Games as Systems of Learning

Annette Zou
System Designer and Strategist
Change Labs, Stanford University 
Games are systems of learning. The way that game designers think about creating engaging interactive experiences (whether they are digital or non-digital) is fundamentally tied to the way we learn. Without education in mind, the entertainment industry has demonstrated a sophisticated level of understanding in learning processes. This discussion is about prompting questions and insights into how the ideas and techniques behind game design can be incorporated into the way we think about learning and education.