Game-based learning, a method combining structured gameplay with educational goals, is gaining traction alongside AI in Singapore’s evolving educational landscape. Unlike traditional methods, serious games prioritize teaching concepts and reinforcing knowledge while keeping learners engaged through fun.
Read MoreRepublic Polytechnic students collaborated with the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Singapore to design games that raise awareness of mobility challenges faced by wheelchair users. One game, Mall Time Crunch, intentionally featured difficult navigation to mimic real-life obstacles, encouraging empathy through gameplay.
Read MoreA viral video featured social science teacher Mr. Mahathey using the game Assassin’s Creed to teach history, specifically the Battle of Thermopylae, by guiding students through the game's depiction of ancient sites.
Read MoreRecent research highlights the transformative potential of game-based learning, particularly through immersive VR environments. One study found that competitive elements in environmental VR games affected students differently based on prior knowledge, emphasizing the need for adaptive design.
Read MoreVideo games and playful approaches are increasingly being integrated into educational environments, offering unique benefits for student learning. Games foster creativity, goal-setting, communication, and collaboration while reducing the fear of failure.
Read MoreAt the Serious Play conference held at U of T Mississauga, over 300 scholars explored the use of games in education. One highlight was “The Cutie,” an augmented reality game developed at Yale School of Medicine to teach ICU visitors how to prevent germ spread.
Read MoreAt K-State’s College of Education, the Game Lab explores the educational potential of games. Open three days a week, it allows students, faculty, and community members to play games like Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering while researchers investigate how games can enhance learning.
Read MoreIn graduate education, particularly in secondary education, studying games and play can challenge the prevailing emphasis on standardized learning and assessment. Games encourage active, imaginative, and risk-taking learning, moving students beyond passive approaches.
Read MoreShoelace Learning, founded by Julia Dexter in Halifax, addresses the literacy crisis in education by offering game-based learning solutions.
Read MoreThe article explores how integrating human learning theories with game design can revolutionize workplace training. By combining constructivism, experiential learning, and cognitive theories with engaging game mechanics, organizations can create immersive, effective training programs.
Read MoreYing “Gina” Tang, a professor of electrical and computer engineering, focuses on making learning more engaging and effective through game-based environments. Her games, which incorporate AI-driven pedagogical agents, adapt to students' needs, offering personalized guidance and enhancing understanding.
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