scaffolding — Experience Points

On today’s episode we’ll answer the question “What is Player Scaffolding?” Many people can just jump right into games. They take one look at it and they already “get it” and know how to play. Whereas other people need a little bit of help. Sometimes this comes in the form of instruction; teaching; or learning from other players.

scaffoldingDave EngMay 14, 2023scaffolding, metacognition, player experience, games-based learning, practiceComment

Episode 75 How to teach someone to play a game

On today’s episode we’ll cover “How to teach someone to play a game.” Bringing someone into gaming is one of the most rewarding aspects of the community. Games provide many great benefits. They can be entertaining, rewarding, and used for teaching, training, learning and development.

game teachingDave EngDecember 25, 2022game literacy, player types, player experiences, theme, objective, structure, rules, interface, mechanics, control, choice, core loop, scaffolding, agency, assistance, help, preparation, teaching, instruction, tutorial, discussionComment

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