What Makes This Course Special?

Play has purpose.

You’ll discover how games can be powerful tools:

• Learn new skills across many subjects
• Build character through winning and losing
• Create and collaborate in teams

Decision Making & Emotional Regulation

You’ll build emotional intelligence by recognizing the emotional aspects of winning and losing through self-reflection and learning ethical responses to gameplay outcomes. Our major Game Analysis/Reflection assessment (35% of grade) develops self-awareness through deep reflection on gameplay emotions and teamwork, supported by game debriefing and group reflection sessions.

Respect & Social Status through Collaboration and Teamwork

Teamwork is foundational to this course. You’ll collaborate effectively in teams to create and communicate game-based solutions while mastering collaborative design processes. Through group work, peer evaluations, and team assessments, you’ll understand how collaboration enhances everyone’s learning experience.

Exploration & Risk Taking and Meaning & Purpose Through Contribution

You’ll explore ideas in a safe learning environment while developing educational game prototypes through iterative design processes. Learning that failure and revision drive innovation, you’ll create educational games that serve others genuine purpose.