Video games,Problem Solving and Self-

EfficacyPamela Rutledge, PhD, MBA

Media Psychology Research Centerprutledge@mprcenter.org

August 3, 2012

@pamelarutledge

SymposiumInnovations for ADHD: Video Games and Digital

Media for Improving Academic and Executive Skills

Hidden in every video game are mastery

experiences waiting to be conquered

Phone or Solution Portal?

• Mobile• Personal• On-Demand• Social Connections• Answers• Advice

Self-efficacy is believing in our ability to act successfully

Games Impact Self-Efficacy in a Number of Way:

1. Expand identity

2. Generate learning communities

3. Build social connections

4. Promote decision-making strategies

5. Encourage intrinsic motivation

6. Create positive emotions

Rules of Engagement

Communities of Practice

GamesCom 2011 computer game fair in Cologne, Germany. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

http://www.cbc.ca/news/yourcommunity/2011/09/are-you-satisfied-with-rogers-response-to-throttling-online-game-speeds.html

DIWO: Quests with Friends

Adaptive Problem-Solving

Getting in the Zone

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Skill

FLOW CHANNEL

Anxiety

Boredom

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Skill

FLOW CHANNEL

Anxiety

Boredom

Scaffolding

The Joy of Mastery

self-efficacy

engagement

competenceoptimismresilience

purpose

Dr. Pamela RutledgeMedia Psychology Research Center

prutledge@mprcenter.org @pamelarutledge

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