Communicating Values through Mechanics

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transformational games need thoughtful implementation

  • Integrate SMEs
  • Identify and prioritize learning objectives
  • playtest early and often
  • Learn from learning science
  • maximize credibility via objective information
  • formally assess learning

Discusses SME use in a variety of games

Claims based on meta analysis of education frameworks that problem based learning is the most effective learning environment.

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