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Recorded Healthcare Simulation Webinar: The Impact of Serious Games and Gamification in Healthcare and Clinical Education https://lnkd.in/g3qYQhph #HealthcareSimulation #ClinicalSimulation #MedicalSimulation

Recorded Healthcare Simulation Webinar: The Impact of Serious Games and Gamification in Healthcare and Clinical Education https://lnkd.in/g3qYQhph #HealthcareSimulation #ClinicalSimulation #MedicalSimulation

Did you know that playing computer games has positive effects on your health and education? 🎮 In the world of video games, we often hear about the entertainment value, but there's a growing body of evidence highlighting the positive effects of gaming on our cognitive abilities, health, and education. 🧠 Cognitive Enhancement: Research has consistently shown that playing video games can significantly improve various cognitive functions. Whether it's strategic planning, spatial awareness, or quick reflexes, games challenge our brains in ways that enhance problem-solving skills and boost mental agility. For example: 🔸 Puzzle games improve critical thinking and pattern recognition. 🔸 Action games enhance hand-eye coordination and reaction times. 🔸 Strategy games foster planning and resource management skills. 💪 Therapeutic Benefits: Video games are also making strides in the healthcare sector. They're being used as therapeutic tools for people with a variety of medical conditions. From physical rehabilitation to mental health, games offer unique benefits: 🔸 Rehabilitation programs use motion-controlled games to help patients regain motor skills after injuries or surgeries. 🔸 Cognitive therapy games assist those with neurological conditions in maintaining and improving their mental functions. 🔸 Stress relief games provide a distraction and a way to relax, helping people cope with anxiety and depression. 📚 Educational Tools: In education, games are transforming traditional learning methods. They engage students in interactive and enjoyable ways, making complex subjects easier to understand and retain. 🔸 Interactive learning: Games like "Minecraft: Education Edition" allow students to explore and create, reinforcing subjects like mathematics and engineering through hands-on experience. 🔸 Motivational tools: Gamified learning platforms encourage students to achieve and progress by providing immediate feedback and rewards. 🔸 Collaborative skills: Multiplayer games foster teamwork and communication skills among students. The next time someone suggests that video games are just a way to pass the time, remind them of these incredible benefits. From sharpening our minds to aiding in recovery to making education fun, video games are a powerful tool for positive change. For example, when I was in college, I passed my International Economics class thanks to the Capitalism Plus game. 😄 Have you experienced or seen the benefits in health or education? #VideoGames #Education #GameOn #innovation #technology

🌟 At @unifiedesl , we understand that every individual learns and grows in their own unique way. That’s why we’ve developed our Individualized Technology Education Plans (ITEPs)—tailored program experiences designed to help each client thrive. 💡✨ With ITEPs, our clients have the space and support to explore tools and activities that suit their interests and goals, from virtual reality and driving simulators to graphic design, mapping, card games, physical activities, and so much more. 🕹️🎨🚗⚽ We’re here to meet every client where they are, using creativity and innovation to unlock their potential and guide them toward their goals. Whether it’s improving communication, enhancing hand-eye coordination, or building a sense of community through social and emotional learning, ITEPs are our way of ensuring every client gets the customized support they need. ❤️ 💬 What tools or activities spark your curiosity about #UESL ? Drop a comment below! 👇 #TechnologyEducation #IDDCommunity #EsportsForAll #PersonalizedLearning #InnovationInEducation

𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭? 🎮 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧! 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐜 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞. In today's educational landscape, game-based learning has emerged as a powerful tool to enhance student engagement and achievement. Studies have shown that incorporating games into the classroom can significantly boost motivation and interest in subjects that students might otherwise find challenging. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐜 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 At Heroic Game Day, we've harnessed the potential of gaming to create an immersive MMORPG designed to teach 20 critical life skills to students from grades 3 to 8. Our platform focuses on: 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦-𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠: Players navigate complex scenarios that require thoughtful decision-making. 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Team-based quests encourage effective communication and teamwork. 𝐄𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: In-game challenges are designed to build perseverance and adaptability. 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 Research indicates that game-based learning can have a moderate to large effect on cognitive, social, emotional, motivation, and engagement outcomes in early childhood education. 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 By engaging students in relevant skill-learning games, we can motivate them to learn the life skills necessary for success without the need for traditional classroom settings. Join us in redefining education through the power of play! 🚀 Heroic Learning Scott Dow Dr. Thomas Reed Walter Tak Joy . Joe Cabello Cardy Godina Jake F. Sanjay Learner Vibhav Bansal Shubham Dubey Lokesh Chopade #HeroicGameDay #GameBasedLearning #EducationReimagined #LifeSkillsThroughPlay

Can we develop enriching and relevant gaming experiences by hybridizing solutions that enhance tangible play with digital service layers? 🎮✨ Here are some examples we love ❤️: 🔵 𝗢𝗦𝗠𝗢 - 𝗨𝗦𝗔 - 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘃𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 Osmo is a suite of fun-filled, award-winning hybrid learning games. Children interact with tangible game components and a tablet, bringing the game pieces to life in activities that encourage learning language or science skills. 🧩📱 🔵 𝗘𝗗𝗗𝗨 𝗝𝗢𝗬 𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗦 - 𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗔 - 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄 Edu Joy provides educational games for toddlers and kids up to 8 years old. It creates apps focused on contributing to children's cognitive development and education through fun, secure, and creative content. 🧠📚 🔵 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗔 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗦 - 𝗔𝗦𝗜𝗔 - 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗸𝗶𝗱𝘀 Clova Friends mini speakers are equipped with a smart language assistant capable of streaming music, reading fairy tales, or sending messages. Designed for kids, these AI-powered devices adapt to the user’s preferences over time. 🎤👧🤖 These innovations show how the physical and digital worlds can combine to create enriching play experiences. What do you think about this blend of worlds? 🌍⚡ #hybridgames #WeAreKids #KidsUE #internationalisation #childrensector

🚀 Introducing the UESL Individualized Technology Education Plan (ITEP) At Unified Esports League, we believe in the transformative power of technology to unlock potential. That’s why we developed the ITEP, a groundbreaking adaptation of the traditional IEP tailored for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The ITEP integrates tools like virtual reality, iPads, gaming consoles, PCs, and graphic design software to create structured, personalized plans that help our clients achieve their goals. From improving communication and hand-eye coordination to fostering community engagement, the ITEP is paving the way for skill development and progress. 📊 What makes the ITEP unique? ➡️ Personalized goal setting based on each client’s strengths ➡️ A focus on both educational and social growth ➡️ Transparent progress tracking for families to celebrate achievements ➡️ Exclusively designed and implemented by UESL We’re proud to be at the forefront of innovation, creating pathways for the IDD community to thrive in today’s tech-driven world. 💡 Want to learn more about how the ITEP is making a difference? Let’s connect! Together, we can empower the future. #InnovationForIDD #TechnologyInEducation #EmpoweringThroughGaming #UESLLeadership

I had the opportunity to attend the first of several insightful sessions in the SEND Special Interest Group programme, organised by Dr Ania Atkinson. This session, led by Paul Drury explored how video games and VR can engage learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). What stood out was how these tools can enhance focus, foster social interaction, and build problem-solving skills: areas where traditional methods often fall short. This approach not only opens new learning pathways for students who struggle with conventional techniques but also personalises their learning experiences. Imagine a student who finds it difficult to engage with a textbook thriving in a virtual environment, where they interact with historical events, solve real-world problems, or collaborate with peers in a game-based setting. Paul shared a variety of examples including how Pokémon GO proved to be a brilliant example of how technology can promote physical activity, social interaction, and real-world exploration. It allowed SEND learners to experience independence, navigate their surroundings, and interact with peers in ways they may not have done otherwise. It’s fascinating how a simple game made for entertainment can open up new possibilities for engagement and education beyond the classroom! This is just the beginning of a series of talks I’ll be attending monthly, focusing on various innovative strategies to support SEND learners. I’m excited to continue exploring the upcoming talks. Thank you again, Paul Drury, for sharing your expertise! 🎮 #SEND #SpecialEducation #VRinEducation #LearningThroughPlay #InclusiveLearning #EdTech #InnovationInEducation #SENDInclusion #TechForGood #EducationalTechnology #21stCenturyLearning

CFP: Transformative Play Initiative Seminar 2025: Games, Conflict, and Education 🎮💢👩🏫 Erasmus+ ROCKET is co-organizing a seminar for educators, practitioner, and researchers in 📍 Visby, Sweden on 📅 June 12-13, 2025! The #TransformativePlayInitiative at Uppsala University's Department of Game Design is co-hosting a two-day seminar on #Games, #Conflict, and #Education directly following the Gotland Game Conference (GGC) in Visby, Sweden together with the Rocket Cooperation Partnership (Erasmus+) consortium. The seminar invites educators, researchers, and design practitioners to present work related to conflicts within games, their associated communities, and/or game-based learning environments. The seminar is an Erasmus+ ROCKET project Outreach Event and is co-organized with members of Uppsala’s Political Science and Peace & Conflict Studies departments. ROCKET is a Cooperation Partnership between Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Uppsala University and University of Groningen in the ENLIGHT Student Network on the use of conflict transformation through role-playing in #CriticalVirtualExchange for #diversity, #equity, and #inclusion in EU universities. 💬 Presenters have the option of submitting an academic article for consideration in a peer-reviewed special issue of the International Journal of Role-playing. ℹ For more information, click here: https://lnkd.in/gQZHMJMd To RSVP on Facebook, click here: https://lnkd.in/dQDwRv55 #transformativeplayedge #erasmusedge #conflicttransformation #transformation #roleplaying #KA2 #ErasmusPlus #erasmus #erasmusplusproject #diversity #equity #inclusion #virtualexchange

#EducationSciencesMDPI open access article: “Media Education through Digital Games: A Review on Design and Factors Influencing Learning Performance”, by Shahrul Affendi Ishak, Umi Azmah Hasran, and Rosseni Din. Full #openaccess article: https://lnkd.in/gz2Eq4jT #Education #MDPI #EducationSciences