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Game Based Learning Resources for Learning Technologies Session
Presentation Material
Game Based Learning - Isn't it time you found out more? (8mb powerpoint show)
Real Projects - Game Examples from the session
stressmeless - online
revision learning game
Oil Rig Health and Safety (web version - requires time to download)- Explore an offshore installation and identify key health and safety issues on the rig before you take the fire drill timed game. Lateral thinking and awareness can result in time bonuses during this game.
We are able to develop games and simulations in 3D environments. These offer an engaging and immersive world of learning.
Please note that all content in these demonstrations is for demonstration purposes only and should not be used as accurate learning content or guidance. To view these virtual worlds you will need to have shockwave installed on your machine.
Video
Game Engines
http://unity3d.com/
http://www.thinkingworlds.com/
http://scratch.mit.edu/
http://opensimulator.org/wiki/Main_Page
http://opensimulator.org/wiki/Media
Tools for building your own iPhone app
13 tools for building your own iPhone app
Other useful applications
Blender - create 3D animations
Books and reference
http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Flash-Game-Creators-Guide/dp/0071545255
http://uk.playstation.com/psp/news/articles/detail/item121689/
Gamasutra - The art and business of making games
Simple Machines - Excellent game example from Museum of Science and Technology Chicago
Building a game in a day
Real Projects works with the Norwich University College of the Arts Computer Game Design Degree. In November 2009 Real Projects held a game in a day workshop. Using Thinking Worlds and game design techniques students were asked to develop a series of games based on a live project brief.
Developing a game in a day brief
Sample Student Work
Design
Document.docx
Storyboards1.jpg
Traffic Officer Game Doc v.1.0.docx
Storyboards2.jpg
TFlowChart.jpg
PDF Downloads of our portfolio and game design documents
Real Projects Work Examples PDF (5mb download) - This contains a small selection of our recent work.
Design and Development of Learning Games PDF (3mb download) - This document contains examples and narrative explaining recent learning game developments by Real Projects.
Music Manager Game PDF (2mb download) - This document explains the recently created Music Manager Game. The game is set on a TV studio and the learner is the producer, responsible for maintaining the quality of the broadcast and getting the show to air on time.
Selected Press Articles
To tweet or not to tweet is a business question - Financial Times article featuring Real Projects - http://tinyurl.com/ygof7pm
Top 40 free business applications - Real Business Magazine
Want to find out more?
We use our Real Projects twitter feed to share information about Game Based Learning and also regularly post articles on our Real Projects blog.
Need a game based learning resource?
Real Projects develops game based learning resources for a range of clients in the public and private sector. We have links with Norwich University College of the Arts (NUCA) computer game degree and the University Campus Suffolk Games Degree. Our programme with NUCA has been nominated for a major award for education/business partnerships.
The Real Projects team contains experienced Computer Game Designers some of who have worked on titles for Disney and Eidos, including the Tomb Raider games. Our team is experienced in producing games for education and business.
Scott Hewitt from Real Projects talks on Game Based Learning at events across the UK. You can obtain resources from recent presentations at www.realprojects.co.uk/gamebasedlearning