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Apr 4, 20182 min read
Intrinsic Motivation and Gaming
I started out playing adventure and platforming games on PC. One of the things I have always enjoyed about games is trying to find all...
May 10, 20161 min read
Gamification & Engagement
Recently much has been written about the integration of gamification in instructional design including posts I have done myself, but...
May 5, 20163 min read
PRINCIPLES OF EFFECTIVE PAGE LAYOUT
Effective layout is a topic that deserves volumes, but I would like to summarize six principles which every designer should keep in mind....
May 4, 20167 min read
5 TIPS TO BETTER 3D MODELING
A developer of visual media will often benefit from the ability to include 3D assets or animation. From videogames to videos, 3D...
May 4, 20161 min read
DEVELOPING GAMES FOR ELEARNING ROAD MAP – PART 1
This is the first entry in a 3 part series. CONCEPT PHASE CONCEPT DEFINITION The clients need and learning objectives are presented to...
May 3, 20167 min read
WHAT MAKES A GREAT EDUCATIONAL GAME?
Educational games have suffered a bad reputation of being boring and lackluster for decades. Often, such games were created on a low...
Jun 22, 20153 min read
REPLAY VALUE IN GAMES
Generally, when we buy a game, we aren’t really thinking about the second or third time we’ll play it. We’re focused on the immediate...
Jun 22, 20155 min read
FIVE WAYS TO MAKE GAMES EDUCATIONAL
After a long absence, I am happy to bring you a new article on the topic of educational gaming. I apologize for the delay, but in my...
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