Tag Archives: Game worlds

How game worlds are helping health-care workers practise compassionate clinical responses

How game worlds are helping health-care workers practise compassionate clinical responses

A game world is a fantasy universe based on a story and a theme. In learning contexts, such as in schools or professional continuing education, game worlds permit us to teach complex subjects in an engaging way by rehearsing competencies and roles in a fictional narrative. But games also invite game users into contemplation. In the […] … learn more→

How game worlds are preparing humanitarian workers for high-stakes scenarios

How game worlds are preparing humanitarian workers for high-stakes scenarios

The pandemic has bred a new dependence on online technologies for work and social engagement. Immersive technology such as that used in 3D video games, virtual reality and augmented reality can be designed now so that the person experiencing them is transported into a socially rich online world. This began with the design of massive online role playing games and […] … learn more→