playful thoughts on games and learning
I’ve just been introduced to the work of Richard Bartle, inventor of the original multi-user dungeon, and the Bartle Test, which is used to analyse the personality types of MMORPG players. While the test itself would be unlikely to stand…
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An area I’m particularly interested in is the potential of multi-player games as collaborative learning environments. Here are a couple of papers I’ve been looking at recently that explore some of the issues. Constance Steinkuehler, a resercher at the University…
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A good friend of mine has just introduced me to Guild Wars. It’s a MMORPG in the style of World of Warcraft but without the monthly subscription and with (I’m told) more of a focus on puzzle-solving rather than just…
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I’m at the European Conference on Game-Based Learning, in Paisley, it’s the end of day one, so where better to start this blog? It’s been a really hectic day, with a lot of really interesting stuff. The highlight for me…
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