Sparkling Games is a research projects that starts March 2015. Until then, we use this blog to collect relevant ressources, interesting articles and create awareness for learning games and playful approaches to learning. Find more info on the main project page.
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Unlike engines and kits like Unity or GameSalad, Playr doesn’t require a powerful PC or professional-tier tools to get started — all development takes place on the phone. Well, “development” might be too strong a word for what you’re doing in the app. When you first put the app on your iPhone, you’re given access to five templates for simple games like a vertical 2D shooter or Doodle Jump.
http://techcrunch.com/2015/03/18/make-games-on-your-iphone-with-playr/
How can games unlock a rich world of learning? This is the big question at the heart of the growing games and learning movement that’s gaining momentum in education. The MindShift Guide to Digital Games and Learning [PDF] explains key ideas in game-based learning, pedagogy, implementation, and assessment. This guide makes sense of the available research and provides suggestions for practical use.
»UQ Life was founded to create a smart platform for self-discovery and personal development, and it’s designed to help kids learn through collaborative games.«
http://techcrunch.com/2013/04/30/uq-life/
