Learning games — News in Games-Based Learning

Using abstraction to create learning games: Taking away what distracts learners to leave them with the core experience

The article discusses the use of abstraction in creating learning games, focusing on distilling complex real-world scenarios into manageable gaming experiences. It explores the balance between detail and simplification, highlighting the importance of maintaining the essence of the learning objectives.

AbstractionDave EngOctober 1, 2024Abstraction, Learning games, Complex scenariosComment

What’s in a Game? – Debriefing Learning Games

While the skillset is largely the same, the richness of the learning which comes from games and play, comes not only from the experience the learners have while playing, but also from the broader, and deeper ways in which the experiences can be mined for insights, by a skilled facilitator.

gamesDave EngNovember 11, 2021Learning games, debriefing, newsComment