Methods of design, an overview of game design techniques
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Publication date
24 October 2014
Publisher
ETC Press
Abstract
Key Summary Points
The design of games for learning requires knowledge of game design and of instructional
design. One cannot merely be layer on top of the other.
A learning game must be designed to meet pre-specified learning objectives.
Games have specific characteristics that require specific design skills: they are entertaining
as well as instructional, interactive, visually appealing, and often replayable