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Episode 112 Dan White on RoboCo and GBL at Filament Games

In this podcast episode, host Dave Eng interviews Dan White, founder of Filament Games, discussing the intersection of education and gaming. Dan's journey from teaching to game development is explored, emphasizing the challenges of creating engaging learning experiences. The concept of "pleasing frustration" is covered, where games strike a balance between challenge and support to maintain learner engagement. The conversation delves into game mechanics and their role in learning, citing examples like the game "RoboCo." The alignment of games with educational standards and the promotion of problem-solving skills are also discussed. The episode concludes with insights into Filament Games' philosophy on innovation and continuous improvement.

learning game, serious game, filament, games, dan whiteDave EngMay 26, 2024learning games, games-based learning, serious games, robotics, roboco, dan white, innovationComment

Episode 55 What is a learning game?

Using games as a medium for learning is called games based learning. Often times these games are created from the ground up to be used for teaching and learning. These are usually simulations or serious games. However, games can also be adapted for educational purposes. These are called learning games.

games-based learningDave EngMarch 27, 2022games, learning games, gamification, games-based learningComment

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