Educational Game Design

The Educational Game Design series explores how games can be used to teach, engage, and inspire. Whether you’re an educator, instructional designer, or aspiring game creator, this three-course series will guide you through the fundamentals of educational game design, the learning science behind effective games, and the hands-on development process.

• Foundations of Educational Game Design: Learn the basics of game mechanics, educational alignment, and player engagement.
• Learning Sciences and Educational Games: Explore how motivation, cognitive science, and data-driven design shape effective educational games.
• Designing and Developing Educational Games: Apply practical methods for ideation, prototyping, playtesting, and iteration to create engaging and effective learning experiences.

By the end of this series, you’ll have the skills to design and develop educational games that are both fun and effective, using proven strategies to make learning more engaging and impactful.

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