Teacher Candidates ’ Views of Digital Games as Learning Devices

The objective of this research study was to explore teacher candidate views toward digital learning games using an immersive strategy. Spe-cifically, we were interested in finding out what game use in classroom settings taught candidates about the role of teacher as facilitator of instruction. The procedures first focused teacher candidate attention on effective learning methods followed by attention to the pedagogies of teaching digital games to middle or high school students and peers. Data was collected regarding teacher candidate reactions to this learning medium. Teacher educators may be interested in the findings to help design contemporary curricula to support candidates ’ development in using computer-based games for learning purposes in middle and sec-ondary classrooms. In addition, research findings may help developers and instructional technologists design future games that are germane to specific learning contexts while challenging students to think criticall