In the game Open, players respond freely to open-ended questions and then compare their answers to answers from experts, answers from peers, an answer checklist, or all of these. After comparing answers, players then self-score their answer. This game also includes a feature for referring users to a background resource if needed.
The mental processing required when responding to these questions helps the learner to:
Explore their thoughts on an issue or topic
Analyze their "level" of understanding compared to that of an expert or their peers
Build research skills
Instructional Value
Open is useful for realizing the following learning objectives:
Learning Objectives
Example Question
Increase understanding and improve retention
of critical information by explaining,
organizing, comparing, and contrasting factual
information.
What are the similarities and differences
between models XY-72 and YZ-15?
Deepen understanding and improve retention
of concepts by focusing attention on critical
and variable features of the concept.
What are the different types of stewardship
and how do they compare with each other?
Deepen understanding and improve retention
and application of critical procedures by
exploring critical elements of different stages
and steps.
What different activities should a salesperson
perform during a "needs dialogue"? Of these
activities which is the most important and
why?
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Overview
Increase understanding and improve retention 
