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A Writer’s Credo Free Printable
This article explores the philosophy behind a daily writing practice, emphasizing that writing is not about waiting for inspiration but rather about the discipline and compulsion to put…
The Current State of Games for Learning: Engaging Education Through Play
In recent years, the intersection of gaming and education has sparked a fascinating conversation around how play can enhance learning outcomes. Games for learning, or “serious games,” are…
Exposition is Not an Info Dump, Don’t Stop the Fun Train
Puppet Show as exposition on Dark Crystal. Genius, genius! Take a cure from game design. Make a thematic trailer or tutorial or the Jurassic park ride with the…
Story Theme(s) and the 4E’s of the Writer’s Craft
Most ancient tragedy had at its heart the contradiction between two morally justifiable positions. Aristotle begins defining tragedy as “imitation of actions of great import”; the actions themselves…
You’re Doing Human Wrong: The Clickbait Conundrum of Turning People into Products
Ah, the internet, a wondrous labyrinth where the minotaurs are clickbait titles, luring us into their dens with promises of life-altering secrets. Today’s special: “You’re Doing X Wrong.”…
Japanese Myths in Dungeons & Dragons
D&D is if anything a playground for brewing cocktails of legendary stories. Stories steeped in a broth of human experiences that penetrate the greater depths of our psyches.…
Join the Pokémon Mythology Project!
Welcome, Pokémon Fans! Are you passionate about Pokémon and fascinated by the rich lore and mythology that underpin these amazing creatures? We’re embarking on an exciting project to…
Translating the Hyakunin Isshu: Day 15/100 Emperor Koko
Hello and welcome back to our 100-day journey the legendary Hyakunin Isshu. I’ve missed our ruminations over the stickiness of translation, our wrestling with the ambiguity of localization.…
Much Ado About Writing: The 2024 AWP Conference, Kansas City Chiefs, and Living the Writer’s Life in the Middle West
From the AWP Conference 2024 to the inspirational Kansas City Chiefs, discover what it means to live the writer's life in the Middle West.
Feb 6th: Dear Diary, Mew gave birth… Unveiling Wild Kanto: Celebrating Pokémon Lore & Mew’s Legacy on February 6th
Explore the intricate world where Pokémon meets pop culture and media studies in “Wild Kanto: Journeys of a Pokémon Ecologist.” Journey with Alex Ivy, a dedicated Pokémon researcher,…
Welcome to ‘Learn Play Innovate’ – Navigating the Convergence of Educational Technology, Game Design, and Learning Through Storytelling
Educational game designer, backpacking Morocco, and teaching English.
Are educational games effective? How I use Games as Instructional Content
Are educational games effective? It depends. Games and game design for education is only as effective as the teacher! I can teach you how.
The Creativity Crisis: Escaping the Grind of False Idols in Pursuit of a More Authentic Life: You’re Doing Human Wrong pt. 2
In this thought-provoking piece, we explore the creativity crisis in today’s fast-paced world. From the deceptive allure of ‘life hacks’ to the relentless grind of the so-called ‘American…
The Poetics of Apocalypse and the Apologetic Pandemic: Navigating the Maze of Media Literacy in the Age of Information with Data Analysis
In our exploration of media literacy and data analysis through the lens of Marshall McLuhan's visionary insights, we delve into the intricate dance of technology and society. McLuhan,…
In Defense of Play: A rereading of Caillois’ “Man, Play, and Games”
Groos came to seein play the guarantor of youth: “Animals also do not play because they are young; they are young because they have toplay.”82 He therefore distinguished…