RET 2004: Video Games In The Classroom

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RET 2004 Video Games In The Classroom

• Randall Reynolds
• 8th Grade Math Teacher
• Gravette, Arkansas

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Roller Coaster Tycoon 2

• High interest level
• Appealing to students

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Cause-and Effect Diagram

• Analysis of causes of Low Park Rating
• Also known as fishbone or Ishikawa diagram

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Ride Design
Park Layout
Efficiency
Information availability
Safety
Non-interesting decor
ATM
Walking distances
Ride inspections
Bad thoughts from guests
Music playing
Concessions
Restrooms
Non-interesting name
Facilities
Breakdowns repaired
No variety of nausea
Scenery
Benches
No variety of intensity
No variety of rides
Concessions
No variety of excitement
LOW PARK RATING
Overcrowding
Souvenir pricing
Music
Concession pricing
Cleanliness of pathways
Restroom pricing
Scenery
Vandalism
Entertainers
Bad thoughts from guests
Map/Umbrella pricing
Bad thoughts from guests
Ride pricing
Tidiness
Value
Entertainment
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Positive Results

• High student appeal
• Excellent opportunity to promote engineering and
  computer programming
• Requires high-level thinking and planning

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The University of Arkansas College of
Engineering