Two educators from the NSW Department of Education are using gamification to enhance student engagement and learning. Kelly Pfeiffer created Eco Detectives, a Minecraft-based game that teaches environmental conservation through interactive virtual ecosystems.
Read MoreThe article discusses the effectiveness of serious games in raising awareness about food waste and environmental issues. One example is "Face-the-Waste," where players answer food waste-related questions, with wrong answers resulting in food disappearing down a conveyor belt. This game provoked strong emotional reactions, highlighting the power of games to engage players beyond statistics.
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