EDGE

Discussion 6: Researching During Implementation and Play

Read Hugaas et al.’s “Chapter 7” of Implementing (pp. 391-438).

Optional: Watch Josefin Westborg’s “Implementation for Education.”

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Then, answer the following questions:

1. Describe three (3) methods of researching role-playing games beyond Research through Design from these materials (1 paragraph each). 
   1. What aspects of role-playing do you think this method would be helpful in studying?
   2. Have you engaged in this type of research? If so, please describe.
   3. Brainstorm how you might you use this method to study your scaled up nano-game? Be specific.

Finally, respond to at least two (2) of your peers in Ask a Question, Answer a Question format.