What is the future of digital games and learning?

Nicola WhittonManchester Metropolitan University

The future of games in HE

Low cost gamingBespoke game productionCasual gamesTraditional and mixed-media games

GamificationBeyond points, badges, leaderboards

Blurring boundary between player and creatorStudent-centred gaming

Why are games great for learning?

Engagement

PlayAction

Action

Engagement

Play

Some ideas to take away...

Thank you for listening!

Dr Nicola Whittonn.whitton@mmu.ac.uk

@nicwhittonhttp://playthinklearn.net/

http://gamesandlearningsig.ning.com/