New article out, coauthored with one of my students.
"Empathy-Driven Serious Board Game Design"
We discuss mechanisms through which serious games evoke empathy and how design affects cognition.
#GBL #PlayfulLearning #empathy #SeriousGame
www.journalofplayinadulthood.org.uk/article/id/1...
"Empathy-Driven Serious Board Game Design"
We discuss mechanisms through which serious games evoke empathy and how design affects cognition.
#GBL #PlayfulLearning #empathy #SeriousGame
www.journalofplayinadulthood.org.uk/article/id/1...
Empathy-Driven Serious Board Game Design: A Case Study of Social Prism
This study examines how a serious board game can foster empathy and understanding of social inequality. Building on empathy theory and game-based learning, we propose a “Mechanism–Empathy–Cognition” m...
www.journalofplayinadulthood.org.uk
November 2, 2026 at 1:13 PM
New article out, coauthored with one of my students.
"Empathy-Driven Serious Board Game Design"
We discuss mechanisms through which serious games evoke empathy and how design affects cognition.
#GBL #PlayfulLearning #empathy #SeriousGame
www.journalofplayinadulthood.org.uk/article/id/1...
"Empathy-Driven Serious Board Game Design"
We discuss mechanisms through which serious games evoke empathy and how design affects cognition.
#GBL #PlayfulLearning #empathy #SeriousGame
www.journalofplayinadulthood.org.uk/article/id/1...
Out today! The Play Advantage: Global and Indigenous Perspectives in Higher Education, coedited with Ed Gonsalves.
Let’s take play seriously!
Save 20% with code 26SME4:
www.routledge.com/9781041137665
#ThePlayAdvantage #PlayfulLearning
Let’s take play seriously!
Save 20% with code 26SME4:
www.routledge.com/9781041137665
#ThePlayAdvantage #PlayfulLearning
The Play Advantage: Global and Indigenous Perspectives in Higher Education
The Play Advantage: Global and Indigenous Perspectives in Higher Education is a multidisciplinary scholarly volume that brings together educators, researchers, and practitioners from around the world ...
www.routledge.com
October 20, 2026 at 5:46 AM
Out today! The Play Advantage: Global and Indigenous Perspectives in Higher Education, coedited with Ed Gonsalves.
Let’s take play seriously!
Save 20% with code 26SME4:
www.routledge.com/9781041137665
#ThePlayAdvantage #PlayfulLearning
Let’s take play seriously!
Save 20% with code 26SME4:
www.routledge.com/9781041137665
#ThePlayAdvantage #PlayfulLearning
Small, playful experiments can help teams adapt faster to change. Try low-stakes trials and learn together.
Read more: www.keen2learn.co.uk/playful-adap...
#Agile #PlayfulLearning
Read more: www.keen2learn.co.uk/playful-adap...
#Agile #PlayfulLearning
October 16, 2026 at 9:39 AM
Small, playful experiments can help teams adapt faster to change. Try low-stakes trials and learn together.
Read more: www.keen2learn.co.uk/playful-adap...
#Agile #PlayfulLearning
Read more: www.keen2learn.co.uk/playful-adap...
#Agile #PlayfulLearning
Calling Grade 3-8 educators in the Western Cape to participate in our 2027 Ludic Design Lab (gchangers.org/ludic-design-l…) on-site at Stellenbosch University. If you're keen to explore playful solutions to teaching and learning in your specific classroom—this is for you#GBLB#PlayfulLearningng
https://gchangers.org/ludic-design-l…
October 8, 2026 at 8:21 AM
Calling Grade 3-8 educators in the Western Cape to participate in our 2027 Ludic Design Lab (gchangers.org/ludic-design-l…) on-site at Stellenbosch University. If you're keen to explore playful solutions to teaching and learning in your specific classroom—this is for you#GBLB#PlayfulLearningng
P1c have been learning the sound t. We listened to the story ‘The Tiger who came to tea’ and made our own tigers in the shape of the letter t. We also explored patterns and had a go at continuing patterns as well as creating our own pattern designs. Great job everyone! ⭐️🐯🔴🔵🔴🔵
#playfullearning
#playfullearning
August 31, 2026 at 7:41 PM
P1c have been learning the sound t. We listened to the story ‘The Tiger who came to tea’ and made our own tigers in the shape of the letter t. We also explored patterns and had a go at continuing patterns as well as creating our own pattern designs. Great job everyone! ⭐️🐯🔴🔵🔴🔵
#playfullearning
#playfullearning
It’s National Crayon Day, and the dynamic duo is creating a masterpiece. 🖍️✨ Vex is actually trying to color, while Zeek is busy testing the structural integrity of the crayons by snapping them in half.🤣
#nationalcrayonday #cuddlemonstercorp # #KidsArt #PlayfulLearning #ChildhoodCreativity
#nationalcrayonday #cuddlemonstercorp # #KidsArt #PlayfulLearning #ChildhoodCreativity
March 31, 2026 at 4:33 PM
It’s National Crayon Day, and the dynamic duo is creating a masterpiece. 🖍️✨ Vex is actually trying to color, while Zeek is busy testing the structural integrity of the crayons by snapping them in half.🤣
#nationalcrayonday #cuddlemonstercorp # #KidsArt #PlayfulLearning #ChildhoodCreativity
#nationalcrayonday #cuddlemonstercorp # #KidsArt #PlayfulLearning #ChildhoodCreativity
#GamesInSchools #FamilyBoardGames #CSR #GiveBack #SupportSmallBusiness #NeurodiverseFriendly #PlayfulLearning #BackTheProject #SchoolGames #KickstarterUK #BrainGames #MakeADifference #KickstarterCampaign #FamilyGames #CommunitySupport #MemoryGame #NeurodiversityAwareness #PlayToLearn #WelshEducation
June 20, 2025 at 7:01 AM
#GamesInSchools #FamilyBoardGames #CSR #GiveBack #SupportSmallBusiness #NeurodiverseFriendly #PlayfulLearning #BackTheProject #SchoolGames #KickstarterUK #BrainGames #MakeADifference #KickstarterCampaign #FamilyGames #CommunitySupport #MemoryGame #NeurodiversityAwareness #PlayToLearn #WelshEducation
#BoardGameLaunch #MemoryGame #IndieGames #KickstarterCampaign #FamilyGames #TabletopGames #EducationalGames #GamesWithPurpose #WelshGames #UKBoardGames #BrainGames #SchoolGiveaway #GameNightFun #SupportSmallBusiness #CreativeKickstarter #NewGameAlert #CardGameLovers #PlayfulLearning
April 15, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Primary 2b have been enjoying going round our maths stations this week, which have included finding the matching time, place value games on the iPads, and practicing addition through board games! #playfullearning #learningtogether
February 1, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Primary 2b have been enjoying going round our maths stations this week, which have included finding the matching time, place value games on the iPads, and practicing addition through board games! #playfullearning #learningtogether
[PODCAST] Gamification vs. Game-Based Learning: What's up? w/ Dr. James York & Dr. Jonathan deHaan (Ludic Language Pedagogy)
pca.st/episode/a750...
#pedagogy #create2learn #PlayingWithMedia #PlayfulLearning #teaching
pca.st/episode/a750...
#pedagogy #create2learn #PlayingWithMedia #PlayfulLearning #teaching
Gamification vs. Game-Based Learning: What's up? w/ Dr. James York & Dr. Jonathan deHaan (Ludic Lang...
On today’s podcast we’re joined by two founders of Ludic Language Pedagogy or LLP. LLP is an open access academic journal and community focused on publishing actionable ideas on “ludic”, or pl...
pca.st
November 18, 2023 at 1:32 PM
[PODCAST] Gamification vs. Game-Based Learning: What's up? w/ Dr. James York & Dr. Jonathan deHaan (Ludic Language Pedagogy)
pca.st/episode/a750...
#pedagogy #create2learn #PlayingWithMedia #PlayfulLearning #teaching
pca.st/episode/a750...
#pedagogy #create2learn #PlayingWithMedia #PlayfulLearning #teaching
Countdown Day 8: Playful Learning from Birth! 👶
Did you know that babies start playing from birth? Their interactions, movements, and exploration of the world shape their learning journey. Play builds connections, curiosity, and confidence.
#PlayfulLearning #EarlyYearsEducation #PlayMatters #Play
Did you know that babies start playing from birth? Their interactions, movements, and exploration of the world shape their learning journey. Play builds connections, curiosity, and confidence.
#PlayfulLearning #EarlyYearsEducation #PlayMatters #Play
March 9, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Countdown Day 8: Playful Learning from Birth! 👶
Did you know that babies start playing from birth? Their interactions, movements, and exploration of the world shape their learning journey. Play builds connections, curiosity, and confidence.
#PlayfulLearning #EarlyYearsEducation #PlayMatters #Play
Did you know that babies start playing from birth? Their interactions, movements, and exploration of the world shape their learning journey. Play builds connections, curiosity, and confidence.
#PlayfulLearning #EarlyYearsEducation #PlayMatters #Play
Benefits of touch for the giver
We can enjoy being creative
playing to develop new moves
flows
finding ways to weave #positivetouch into our lives that is fun
sensory
meaningful
Here I am getting my "Tah-dah!" on
#protouchawareness #jointhehandsonrevolution #massage #playfullearning
We can enjoy being creative
playing to develop new moves
flows
finding ways to weave #positivetouch into our lives that is fun
sensory
meaningful
Here I am getting my "Tah-dah!" on
#protouchawareness #jointhehandsonrevolution #massage #playfullearning
October 28, 2024 at 2:36 PM
Benefits of touch for the giver
We can enjoy being creative
playing to develop new moves
flows
finding ways to weave #positivetouch into our lives that is fun
sensory
meaningful
Here I am getting my "Tah-dah!" on
#protouchawareness #jointhehandsonrevolution #massage #playfullearning
We can enjoy being creative
playing to develop new moves
flows
finding ways to weave #positivetouch into our lives that is fun
sensory
meaningful
Here I am getting my "Tah-dah!" on
#protouchawareness #jointhehandsonrevolution #massage #playfullearning
If you find the GPS-game aspect too fiddly, a much simpler option is available (it doesn’t have augmented reality and audio stories but is still a lot of fun and tells you all about the #history): en.actionbound.com/bound/taits-... and en.actionbound.com/bound/hidden...
#GBL #PlayfulLearning
#GBL #PlayfulLearning
Tait's Tower (a.k.a. The Tower of Empire) – Actionbound
**This trail guides you around the site of Tait's Tower, the central feature of the Empire Exhibition held here in Bellahouston Park in 1938.**
The trail has lots of information about the tower and p...
en.actionbound.com
July 30, 2026 at 2:58 PM
If you find the GPS-game aspect too fiddly, a much simpler option is available (it doesn’t have augmented reality and audio stories but is still a lot of fun and tells you all about the #history): en.actionbound.com/bound/taits-... and en.actionbound.com/bound/hidden...
#GBL #PlayfulLearning
#GBL #PlayfulLearning
The Global Flourishing Study is among the most ambitious empirical investigations of human flourishing ever conducted,
"making the scientific case for play as a biological necessity... the mechanism through which human beings... flourish."
nifplay.substack.com/p/the-larges...
#playfulLearning
"making the scientific case for play as a biological necessity... the mechanism through which human beings... flourish."
nifplay.substack.com/p/the-larges...
#playfulLearning
The Largest Study of Human Flourishing Ever Conducted Just Put Play at the Top of the Chart
Harvard asked 200,000 people across 22 countries what makes a life go well. The answer, it turns out, looks a lot like recess.
nifplay.substack.com
July 22, 2026 at 8:47 AM
The Global Flourishing Study is among the most ambitious empirical investigations of human flourishing ever conducted,
"making the scientific case for play as a biological necessity... the mechanism through which human beings... flourish."
nifplay.substack.com/p/the-larges...
#playfulLearning
"making the scientific case for play as a biological necessity... the mechanism through which human beings... flourish."
nifplay.substack.com/p/the-larges...
#playfulLearning
Serious Play: Adult learning through games.
This was a panel I was asked to be in at @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social hosted by the PLaY group at York Uni. Panel starts about 45s into the video.
youtu.be/yEYMJxIlc0Y?...
#playfulLearning
This was a panel I was asked to be in at @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social hosted by the PLaY group at York Uni. Panel starts about 45s into the video.
youtu.be/yEYMJxIlc0Y?...
#playfulLearning
Serious Play: Adult learning through games
YouTube video by York Ideas
youtu.be
July 16, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Serious Play: Adult learning through games.
This was a panel I was asked to be in at @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social hosted by the PLaY group at York Uni. Panel starts about 45s into the video.
youtu.be/yEYMJxIlc0Y?...
#playfulLearning
This was a panel I was asked to be in at @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social hosted by the PLaY group at York Uni. Panel starts about 45s into the video.
youtu.be/yEYMJxIlc0Y?...
#playfulLearning
Playable Heritage: Creating a Collaborative Framework for Collecting Video Game Culture
Focussing on the heritage of computer games themselves – may be of interest to the #playfulLearning community.
16th September
my.nms.ac.uk/23690/23691
Free but ticketed
Focussing on the heritage of computer games themselves – may be of interest to the #playfulLearning community.
16th September
my.nms.ac.uk/23690/23691
Free but ticketed
National Museums Scotland
Playable Heritage: Creating a Collaborative Framework for Collecting Video Game Culture
my.nms.ac.uk
July 6, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Playable Heritage: Creating a Collaborative Framework for Collecting Video Game Culture
Focussing on the heritage of computer games themselves – may be of interest to the #playfulLearning community.
16th September
my.nms.ac.uk/23690/23691
Free but ticketed
Focussing on the heritage of computer games themselves – may be of interest to the #playfulLearning community.
16th September
my.nms.ac.uk/23690/23691
Free but ticketed
I've just found out about greengamesguide.com
(Thanks to Zara from www.mazazagames.com for bringing it to my attention.)
#playfulLearning #sustainability #gameDesign
(Thanks to Zara from www.mazazagames.com for bringing it to my attention.)
#playfulLearning #sustainability #gameDesign
Home - Green Games Guide
greengamesguide.com
June 4, 2026 at 12:10 PM
I've just found out about greengamesguide.com
(Thanks to Zara from www.mazazagames.com for bringing it to my attention.)
#playfulLearning #sustainability #gameDesign
(Thanks to Zara from www.mazazagames.com for bringing it to my attention.)
#playfulLearning #sustainability #gameDesign
I'll be speaking on a panel about "Serious Play: Adult learning through games" as part of @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social
Thursday 4 June 2026, 12pm to 1pm
Online via zoom
Free, book here: yorkfestivalofideas.com/2026/calenda...
#PlayfulLearning
Thursday 4 June 2026, 12pm to 1pm
Online via zoom
Free, book here: yorkfestivalofideas.com/2026/calenda...
#PlayfulLearning
Serious Play: Adult learning through games
Specialists in playful learning explore how new or ‘hacked’ games can enhance adult learning experiences and add value to organisations’ in-person training sessions.
yorkfestivalofideas.com
May 21, 2026 at 8:43 AM
I'll be speaking on a panel about "Serious Play: Adult learning through games" as part of @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social
Thursday 4 June 2026, 12pm to 1pm
Online via zoom
Free, book here: yorkfestivalofideas.com/2026/calenda...
#PlayfulLearning
Thursday 4 June 2026, 12pm to 1pm
Online via zoom
Free, book here: yorkfestivalofideas.com/2026/calenda...
#PlayfulLearning
#InteractiveFiction writers! Educators using #interaction! There's a new platform with a #prize of £1000 for the best interactive experience or narrative. I've put a couple of things up to test it out. It's a bit like a visual version of #Twine.
qynari.com/articles/int...
#GBL #PlayfulLearning
qynari.com/articles/int...
#GBL #PlayfulLearning
Qynari
YouTube for world builders and interactive explorers
qynari.com
March 17, 2026 at 3:26 PM
#InteractiveFiction writers! Educators using #interaction! There's a new platform with a #prize of £1000 for the best interactive experience or narrative. I've put a couple of things up to test it out. It's a bit like a visual version of #Twine.
qynari.com/articles/int...
#GBL #PlayfulLearning
qynari.com/articles/int...
#GBL #PlayfulLearning
Tickets are selling like Grandma's hot cakes for this year's #PlayLearn conference in July... So grab your riding hood and I'll see you in Brighton!
playfullearningassoc.co.uk
#GBL #PlayfulLearning #research #HigherEd #AcademicSky
playfullearningassoc.co.uk
#GBL #PlayfulLearning #research #HigherEd #AcademicSky
March 17, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Tickets are selling like Grandma's hot cakes for this year's #PlayLearn conference in July... So grab your riding hood and I'll see you in Brighton!
playfullearningassoc.co.uk
#GBL #PlayfulLearning #research #HigherEd #AcademicSky
playfullearningassoc.co.uk
#GBL #PlayfulLearning #research #HigherEd #AcademicSky
Reminder that there is a #PlayfulLearning and #GameBasedLearning feed here: bsky.app/profile/dais...
Please share!
#GBL #academicSky @bsky.app @professors-at-play.bsky.social @gamingthepast.bsky.social @gamestudies.bsky.social @gameranthro.bsky.social @gamerlearner.bsky.social #HigherEd #EdTech
Please share!
#GBL #academicSky @bsky.app @professors-at-play.bsky.social @gamingthepast.bsky.social @gamestudies.bsky.social @gameranthro.bsky.social @gamerlearner.bsky.social #HigherEd #EdTech
March 2, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Reminder that there is a #PlayfulLearning and #GameBasedLearning feed here: bsky.app/profile/dais...
Please share!
#GBL #academicSky @bsky.app @professors-at-play.bsky.social @gamingthepast.bsky.social @gamestudies.bsky.social @gameranthro.bsky.social @gamerlearner.bsky.social #HigherEd #EdTech
Please share!
#GBL #academicSky @bsky.app @professors-at-play.bsky.social @gamingthepast.bsky.social @gamestudies.bsky.social @gameranthro.bsky.social @gamerlearner.bsky.social #HigherEd #EdTech
Reminder that this free interactive about the Empire Exhibition of 1938 is available from radar.gsa.ac.uk/10458/
Click Details for download instructions and Documents for the zip file itself. Enjoy and lmk what you think :-)
youtu.be/cb8jIWaDI64
#Glasgow #history #Empire #Scotland #playfulLearning
Click Details for download instructions and Documents for the zip file itself. Enjoy and lmk what you think :-)
youtu.be/cb8jIWaDI64
#Glasgow #history #Empire #Scotland #playfulLearning
Empire Retold: interactive 3D model of the 1938 British Empire Exhibition
YouTube video by Daisy Abbott: Game-based Learning Research
youtu.be
February 2, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Reminder that this free interactive about the Empire Exhibition of 1938 is available from radar.gsa.ac.uk/10458/
Click Details for download instructions and Documents for the zip file itself. Enjoy and lmk what you think :-)
youtu.be/cb8jIWaDI64
#Glasgow #history #Empire #Scotland #playfulLearning
Click Details for download instructions and Documents for the zip file itself. Enjoy and lmk what you think :-)
youtu.be/cb8jIWaDI64
#Glasgow #history #Empire #Scotland #playfulLearning
Call for interactive sessions for #PlayfulLearning closes midnight on Monday 2nd February!
If you work at the intersection of #learning and #play for adults, take a look. This year's theme is "Into the Woods".
playfullearningassoc.co.uk/conference/
#GBL #games4Research #seriousGames #creativeHE
If you work at the intersection of #learning and #play for adults, take a look. This year's theme is "Into the Woods".
playfullearningassoc.co.uk/conference/
#GBL #games4Research #seriousGames #creativeHE
January 26, 2026 at 10:42 AM
Call for interactive sessions for #PlayfulLearning closes midnight on Monday 2nd February!
If you work at the intersection of #learning and #play for adults, take a look. This year's theme is "Into the Woods".
playfullearningassoc.co.uk/conference/
#GBL #games4Research #seriousGames #creativeHE
If you work at the intersection of #learning and #play for adults, take a look. This year's theme is "Into the Woods".
playfullearningassoc.co.uk/conference/
#GBL #games4Research #seriousGames #creativeHE
New blog post showcasing free digital resources from the "Decolonising the British Empire Exhibition of 1938 through Augmented Reality Narratives" #research project at @glasgowschoolofart.bsky.social
gamebasedlearninginhe.wordpress.com/2025/12/10/r...
#GBL #playfulLearning #digitalHeritage
gamebasedlearninginhe.wordpress.com/2025/12/10/r...
#GBL #playfulLearning #digitalHeritage
Rediscovering the Empire Exhibition of 1938 in 3D
In 1938, more than 13 million people poured through the gates of Bellahouston Park to experience the Empire Exhibition — a spectacle of architecture, technology, propaganda, and imperial ambition. …
gamebasedlearninginhe.wordpress.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:12 PM
New blog post showcasing free digital resources from the "Decolonising the British Empire Exhibition of 1938 through Augmented Reality Narratives" #research project at @glasgowschoolofart.bsky.social
gamebasedlearninginhe.wordpress.com/2025/12/10/r...
#GBL #playfulLearning #digitalHeritage
gamebasedlearninginhe.wordpress.com/2025/12/10/r...
#GBL #playfulLearning #digitalHeritage