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Game-based Learning and Therapy

When it comes to therapy, the tools of the trade are evolving in ways few would have imagined just a decade ago. While traditional clinical practice rooms and worksheets still play the central role, digital games, virtual reality, and even tabletop role-playing games are proving to be powerful therapeutic interventions. From aiding physical rehabilitation to…

// Brandon Pittser

VR and AR in Healthcare

The line between science fiction and medical reality is blurring. From training the next generation of medical professionals to transforming patient experiences, immersive, futuristic VR and AR technologies are redefining what’s possible in medical training. By immersing users in interactive, hands-on scenarios, VR and AR are making healthcare more precise, accessible, and effective than ever…

// Brandon Pittser

Game-based Learning in Simulations

Did you know that game-based learning in simulations has been shown to improve factual knowledge by 11%, skill-based knowledge by 14%, and retention rates by 9% compared to traditional learning methods? It’s true! Studies consistently highlight that immersive simulations offer learners hands-on experience without real-world risks, making them invaluable for fields requiring precision and decision-making…

// Brandon Pittser

Game-based Learning in Nursing Education

If you’ve ever stepped into a hospital, you’ve seen nurses managing high-stress situations, making split-second decisions, and delivering patient care with precision and empathy. It’s a profession that demands technical expertise, critical thinking, teamwork, and emotional resilience. To prepare students for this complex reality, nursing education is expanding to include immersive and interactive digital experiences,…

// Brandon Pittser

The Latest Findings on AI and Learning – March 2025

ChatGPT, Llama, Claude, Grok, DeepSeek, Claude – these are names. Specifically, this is a non-comprehensive list of the various AI technologies that are revolutionizing how we teach, learn, and make – on an extremely rapid and fairly disorienting basis! We’ve covered these evolutions extensively, but in a space changing this quickly, information deprecates as quickly…

// Brandon Pittser

What’s New in Game-Based Learning – March 2025

Welcome back, game-based learning enthusiasts! Spring is on the verge of springing, the snow banks have dwindled to gross piles of gray goo, and due to the yearly onset of completely foreseeable weather circumstances in Wisconsin, we’re all going mad. Nevertheless, the educational gaming landscape continues to innovate and inspire. This month’s highlights showcase how…

// Brandon Pittser

Resource Roundup: How Games Are Shaping Careers and Learning

This month, we explored how games are preparing players for careers, reshaping workplace learning, and even addressing gaps in STEM education. Whether through immersive simulations, rapid iteration models, or AI-driven insights, these articles highlight the growing role of games in professional development and education. Here’s a look at our top stories from February! Games in…

// Brandon Pittser

Game Jams, Hackathons, and Speed Runs: Why Rapid Iteration is the Future of Workplace Learning

If you’ve spent any time in game development, you probably know the thrill of a game jam – an intense, rapid-iteration event where developers race to build a playable game in just a few days.  But game jams aren’t just for game devs anymore. Across industries, companies are adopting high-speed, high-intensity learning models inspired by…

// Brandon Pittser
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