FGP 109: Games, Game-based Learning & Gamification

This week's podcast covers exciting topics such as game-based learning trends from FETC & BETT and the differences between games, game-based learning, and gamification. You'll also learn what snerfing is, what Dan would make with a 3D printer, and what it takes to earn points at Filament Games. 

Hot Topics in This Week’s Episode

• Cool Choices

• BETT

• FETC

• Stanley Parable

• Games and Learning Article

   

"Gamification takes all the pieces of games that are content agnostic and uses those - points, leaderboards, badges - as a positive feedback wrapper. Game-based learning is more about the ways to take learning content and turn it into game mechanics."

- Dan Norton, Chief Creative Officer

Infographic: Games vs Game-based Learning vs Gamification

Infographic by Upside Learning