Playing a video game is, for most people, a form of escapism. But, as we play these games, we also learn–we learn what the game wants from us to succeed, how to avoid potential pitfalls, and even how ...

“Fun” isn’t usually the first word that comes to mind when the topic of cybersecurity comes up. But the techniques of gamification—applying game design elements and principles in non-game settings to ...

Students have been much less engaged in school in recent years, according to survey results and anecdotes from educators. In response, schools have made boosting student engagement a top priority for ...

On October 1st, the announcement rings out: “It’s time to master those multiplication facts, everyone!” The goal? Memorize them all by Thanksgiving and never forget. But reality teaches us otherwise.

Kelly Richmond Pope, CPA, CGMA, Ph.D., is an accountant and a professor. She’s also a storyteller and TEDx speaker. Keeping people engaged is a better way to educate, said Pope, an associate professor ...

Many parents and some psychologists decry videogames as a waste of time – or worse, as actually harmful. Videogames, according to this view, are socially isolating and desensitizing, conveying ...

In recent years, gamification has risen up the leaderboards as a corporate learning technique. Companies across the country are embracing gamification in their employee training, recruitment, and ...

B2B SaaS products, specifically digital learning and engagement platforms, are becoming crucial tools for companies to maintain a competitive edge Digital platforms that leverage psychological ...

As with any instrument, learning the piano can be intimidating when you first start out. But indie developer Plai Technologies is developing an interesting approach to gamifying piano lessons with its ...

With children interacting with media through phones and tablets from an increasingly young age, the market for kids' mobile games is a sizeable one. However, making children your target audience also ...