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Mastery, Challenges and Game-based learning

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.

Albert van der Meer 10th November 2019

Using feedback effectively in game-based learning

In this piece we explore what kinds of feedback there, how to set it up, giving feedback effectively and why it is important to always include it.

Albert van der Meer 2nd November 2019

One day…

Albert van der Meer 22nd October 2019

The immersive power of semiotic domains

The piece explore the immersive power of semiotic domains and how they engage players that enter them. Looking at the language and groups inherent to them.

Albert van der Meer 4th October 2019

Active interactions & visualizations to aid in learning and retention

You’ve likely heard of visualisation from self-help guru’s but it is a strong and proven tool and it can aid you to achieve a certain goal or outcome.

Albert van der Meer 7th September 2019

Suspension of disbelief in game-based experiences

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

Albert van der Meer 23rd August 2019

The Silver Chalice

Randalf sat in what he called his home…

Albert van der Meer 1st August 2019

Relief

His leg was hurting muscle pains. He hadn’t used it like this for a long time…

Albert van der Meer 30th July 2019

Structures of choice in narratives in Gamification and games

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

Albert van der Meer 27th July 2019

On a hill

Two days had gone by, two long days

Albert van der Meer 24th July 2019

Event Gamification: A guide to what to consider

If you are thinking about organising an event for your company or a general topic then it may be worth considering gamifying it for greater engagement.

Albert van der Meer 24th May 2019

Organic player narrative and experience narratives

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.

Albert van der Meer 20th May 2019

Why games should be difficult – Through the lens of Sekiro

Games should have a level of difficulty to allow for meaninful choices. In this piece we look at difficulty in games through the lens of the game Sekiro.

Albert van der Meer 5th April 2019

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

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.

Albert van der Meer 29th March 2019

Dealing with fear & the unknown using ARG’s & RPG’s

In this piece we explore how the use of role-playing & alternate reality experiences can help with dealing & working through fear & the unknown.

Albert van der Meer 22nd March 2019

ARG’s & LARP games to create accelerated collaboration

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

Albert van der Meer 8th March 2019

Getting buy-in from the self-professed non-gamers

In this piece we look what you need to do be able to get as much buy-in as possible for your game experience from self-professed non-gamers.

Albert van der Meer 18th January 2019

Gamification in 2019 – What you should look out for!

For the first post of 2019 for æStranger, I’ll be joining in the look to see what trends and possibilities we should be looking out for in the coming year.

Albert van der Meer 5th January 2019

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