Here are some activities you could do to dig deeper into these topics:
Content and Introduction:
Research: Find and read academic articles or blogs about the importance of content and introduction in video games.
Knowledge application: Try to design a small game that incorporates the key elements you’ve learned about the importance of content and introduction.
The importance of play as a key element:
Research: Find and read academic articles or blogs about the importance of play in human development and how it applies to video games.
Knowledge application: Try to design a small game that incorporates the key elements you’ve learned about the importance of play.
Milestones in the history of video games and the five eras of video games:
Research: Find out more about key milestones in video game history and the five eras of video games. Can you find any milestones or eras that aren’t mentioned in your study material?
Question to be solved: How have these milestones and eras influenced today’s video games?
Massively Multiplayer Online Games (MMOGs):
Research: Learn more about the history of MMOGs and their evolution into the Freemium business model. Which featured games were released at each stage of this evolution?
Knowledge Application: Try to categorize some of your favorite video games into the different stages of the evolution of MMOGs. Why would you classify them in those stages?
Overview of the video game industry and the importance of training for the video game industry:
Research: Find out more about the current state of the video game industry and the importance of training in this sector. What skills and knowledge are most valued in the video game industry today?
Question to be answered: How can you apply what you have learned in your training to contribute to the video game industry?
The Educational Power of Serious Games:
Research: Find out more about serious games and their educational power. Can you find examples of serious games being used in education or training?
Knowledge Application: Try to design a small serious game that incorporates the key elements you’ve learned about the educational power of serious games.
Remember, these activities are open-ended and designed to help you explore and learn more about these topics on your own. Enjoy the learning process!