Tricking people to learn with games - Vanessa Haddad

Without realising it, you could actually be learning incredibly valuable life skills through games.

For many, games have, and continue to, play a large part in the process of growing up - creating good times with friends, and memories which stick around longer than even the dustiest Playstations lurking under your bed.

In this one, I speak with video game expert Vanessa Haddad on:

Using games to induce flow, focus, and motivation - contrary to popular belief
How everything from “serious games” to “Cookie Clicker” can help people explore difficult topics and develop profound insights
Vanessa’s techniques for encouraging bonding and engagement in classrooms using games like “Unfair Mario”
Assassin’s Creed's ability to teach some students more about history than most teachers

Find Vanessa

Twitter: https://twitter.com/vanessalhaddad

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessalhaddad/