In Escher’s World, players become graphic artists and create an exhibit of mathematical art in the style of M.C. Escher. Based on an architectural design studio, the game helps players learn to think like designers about geometry and graphic art.
For more information about Escher’s World see the Escher’s World Website.
Shaffer, D. W. (2007). Learning in design. In R. A. Lesh, J. J. Kaput & E. Hamilton (Eds.), Foundations for the Future In Mathematics Education (pp. 99-126). Mahweh, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates. http://epistemicgames.org/cv/papers/8089_Lesh_CH05.pdf
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Shaffer, D. W. (2005). Studio mathematics: The epistemology and practice of design pedagogy as a model for mathematics learning (WCER Working Paper No. 2005-3). Madison: University of Wisconsin-Madison, Wisconsin Center for Education Research. http://www.wcer.wisc.edu/publications/workingPapers/Working_Paper_No_2005_3.pdf
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Shaffer, D. W. (2004). Pedagogical praxis: The professions as models for post-industrial education. Teachers College Record, 106(7), 1401-1421. http://epistemicgames.org/cv/papers/TCRpedprax.pdf
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Shaffer, D. W. (2004). Epistemic frames and islands of expertise: Learning from infusion experiences. Paper presented at the International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS), Santa Monica, CA. http://epistemicgames.org/cv/papers/epistemicframesicls04.pdf
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Shaffer, D. W. (2003). When Dewey met Schon: Computer-supported learning through professional practices. In C. McNaught & D. Lassner (Eds.), Proceedings of the World Conference on Educational Media, Hypermedia, and Telecommunications 2003 (Ed-Media) (pp. 2197-2205). Honolulu, HI: Association for the Advancement of Computers in Education. http://epistemicgames.org/cv/papers/DeweyMetSchonEdMedia.pdf
