Designing a game based on Monopoly as learning tool for lodging development

• Robert O'Halloran ^[1] ; Cynthia S. Deale ^[1]
  1. [1] East Carolina University

     East Carolina University

     Township of Greenville, Estados Unidos

     
• Localización: Journal of hospitality and tourism education, ISSN 1096-3758, Vol. 22, Nº. 3, 2010, págs. 35-48
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • This article focuses on the development of a game based on Monopoly to be used as a learning tool for an advanced lodging class. In the game development process, students worked with the instructor to create a learning tool for content focused on hotel development and feasibility analysis. Extensive background information on the use os games in education is presented, the project on the development of the Monopoly based game and pilot tests of the product are outlined, and a model for use in the development of an educational game is offered.