Ludodidactics Play and education: a historical context 3 min. to read The artwork leading into this article is a painting called ’Children’s Games’ (1560) and it depicts more than two hundred children playing over eighty different games. It is one of…
Ludodidactics Ludodidactics, an introduction 4 min. to read Developing teaching and learning behaviour based on game principles, that is what ludodidactics is all about. Using the tools, methods and materials presented on this platform, solutions can be created whose…
Ludodidactics Systemics 2 min. to read Being able to develop teaching and learning behaviour based on game principles, revolves about understanding and manipulate systems. There are three cornerstones that are inextricably linked with ludodidactics: game principles,…
Ludodidactics The MDA-model: mechanics, dynamics, aesthetics 2 min. to read The MDA-model (Zubek, LeBlanc, & Hunicke, 2004) is within ludodidactics one of the most fundamental models in game design concerning learning behaviour. MDA stands for Mechanics, Dynamics and Aesthetics. Mechanics are…
Ludodidactics The MDA-model in the classroom 1 min. to read One of the key principles in ludodidactics is that, in preparing your lessons for students, you approach it as a designer. The MDA-model takes center stage in this design process.…
Ludodidactics Mini Beats 4 min. to read Mini Beats Mini Beats is a game developed by Thijs Spook using the MDA-model. The game helps students to learn rhythmic notation. Both the learning goals of recognizing ánd notation…
Ludodidactics 3 + 4 = 7 (chord building game) 2 min. to read 3 + 4 = 7 is a game developed by Thijs Spook using the MDA-model and teaches students how to translate a chord symbol to the piano or keyboard. In…
Ludodidactics Hit it! (boomwhacker challenge) 2 min. to read In this game the challenge is to perform a well-known children’s song using boomwhackers. The only information that is being provided, is the title of the song (of which the…
Ludodidactics Epistemic framework in theory 2 min. to read The perspective on any given situation can differ completely, depending on a set of elements that influence not only our perception but also our behaviour. This set of elements has…
Ludodidactics Epistemic framework put into practice 2 min. to read In this article we will explore the practical application of the epistemic framework. If you haven’t viewed the video explaining the theoretical workings of the epistemic framework, please do so…
