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Game-based Learning

‘Game Saves’, Save the World

Albert van der Meer 3rd April 2020 2 Comments

In this piece we look at how gaming and games are helping save the world, by people taking a healthy interest in gaming online with each other

Gamification in 2020 – What you should expect

Albert van der Meer 28th December 2019 No Comments

In this piece we look at what we can expect for Gamification, Game-based learning and Game-based solutions in the following year.

Reflections on Gamification Europe Conference 2019

Albert van der Meer 16th December 2019 7 Comments

In this piece I recount and reflect on my experiences at the 2019 Gamification Europe Conference, held in Berlin, Germany.

Suspension of disbelief in game-based experiences

Albert van der Meer 23rd August 2019 No Comments

Ever been in an experience and believed everything? That’s suspension of disbelief, buying into something so completely that all else is ignored.

Why active group learning is good & team-building exercises often aren’t

Albert van der Meer 29th March 2019 No Comments

Team-building experiences can be extremely useful tools to motivate & empower your participants but you need to know how to do it the right or it wont work.

ARG’s & LARP games to create accelerated collaboration

Albert van der Meer 8th March 2019 No Comments

How ARG’s & LARP games can be used to create accelerated collaboration and community between strangers in at conferences, training programs and elsewhere.

Gamification Research

Congratulations! You’ve Won a Badge!

Albert van der Meer 12th April 2021 No Comments

In this piece on gamification, I explore what badges are, what effect they have and how to use them correctly in your gamified projects.

The value of a background deep dive & motivational exploration for a project

The value of a background & motivational exploration for a project

Albert van der Meer 27th July 2020 No Comments

In this piece we explore what you need to do and what questions you need to ask when researching your company’s background and motivations.

Increasing your learner’s engagement in eLearning

Albert van der Meer 30th May 2020 No Comments

Online learning has come to the forefront & for a lot of traditional educational models need to be re-examined in this new world order.

Building and maintaining communities

Albert van der Meer 22nd May 2020 No Comments

A perspective on the psychology and requirements of growing, building and maintaining a thriving community, either online or offline.

The shadow of gamification

Albert van der Meer 8th May 2020 No Comments

There have been articles on the dark side of gamification, why it’s a bad idea and so on. But we need to consider what good it can do.

User Engagement & Gamification: A brief overview

Albert van der Meer 24th January 2020 No Comments

In this piece, we look at a brief overview & explore the required elements for effective user engagement in a gamified process & experience.

What is Marketing Gamification exactly?

Albert van der Meer 20th December 2019 1 Comment

With the release of our marketing gamification book Press Start, we felt it might be useful for people to know what the book is about.

Mastery, Challenges and Game-based learning

Albert van der Meer 10th November 2019 No Comments

With the release of our book Press Start, I thought that this might be a good piece to give some insights on the chapter about Mastery.

Storytelling

Structures of choice in narratives in Gamification and games

Albert van der Meer 27th July 2019 No Comments

The piece explores the various structures that can be used within gamification experiences and games, and how to use them and recognise them.

Organic player narrative and experience narratives

Albert van der Meer 20th May 2019 No Comments

Knowing when to direct players and when to leave them alone is always tricky. In this piece we explore how using both is possibly the best overall method.

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What is Environmental Storytelling & why it’s important for you

Albert van der Meer 15th June 2018 1 Comment

Environmental storytelling is extremely subtle and requires that the player be constantly aware and work for their own understanding.

Can VR help with a therapy shortage in mental health treatment?

Albert van der Meer 10th November 2017 No Comments

With mental health treatments not being widely available for everyone, could VR therapy be the answer to treatment shortage?

Storytelling: The strength of metaphors when gamifying

Albert van der Meer 3rd November 2017 No Comments

Metaphors are amazingly efficient storytelling tools to bring across abstract concepts in an original and unique way. Learn how to use them effectively.

Player Archetypes – Using the “Hero’s Journey” as a Framework

Albert van der Meer 22nd August 2017 No Comments

Using Campbell’s “Hero’s Journey”, Jung’s Archetypes and Bartle’s Player Types, we explore how to better expand the framework for a gamified environment.