
Welcome to Experience Points by University XP hosted by Dr. Dave Eng. On Experience Points we explore different ways we can learn from games. Find out more at www.universityxp.com I hope you find this show useful. If you’d like to learn more about games-based learning then a great place to start is my blog at universityxp.com/blog. University XP is also on Twitter @University_XP and on Facebook as... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 176 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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James Mendez on Playing With Chemistry
This episode of Experience Points features James Mendez, a professor of chemistry at Indiana University Columbus who designs 3D-printed models, role-playing games, and board games to make chemistry approachable... more
Suzanne Lyons on Cooperative Games
This episode of Experience Points features Suzanne Lyons, an educator, author, game designer, and founder of CooperativeGames.com who has championed cooperative games in education since 2009. Suzanne recounts disco... more
Thomas Biedermann on CyberNations
This episode of Experience Points features Thomas Biedermann, a senior lecturer at the Australian National University School of Cybernetics and designer of CyberNations, a semi-cooperative board game about leading r... more
Withered Technology and Lateral Thinking
Some ideas arrive before their time. But the best ideas arrive at exactly the right moment. And often that is not because the idea was flashy, or spectacular, or brand new. It's because someone found a differ... more
Sebastian Bae on Littoral Commander
This episode of Experience Points features Sebastian Bae, a senior game designer at the Center for Naval Analyses and designer of Littoral Commander: Indo-Pacific, an educational wargame exploring future tactical ... more
Win Conditions First
If I asked your learners how they win, could they answer in one sentence? Because if they can't, your design is already broken. In games, win conditions are obvious. They're clear and immediate. You either reach the finish line,... more
AP Table Talk: Variable Setup
In this episode of AP Table Talk, Brian and Dave dig into the variable setup mechanic, where the starting game state changes from play to play through randomized boards, player setups, resources, and objectives. From fo... more
What are Matrix Games?
At its core, a matrix game is a structured argumentation system used for learning through play. They were developed back in 1992 by Chris Engle, who wanted a teaching tool that was simpler and more flexible than the rules-heav... more
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Experience Points centers on educational uses of games, game design, and gamification as vehicles for learning. Across episodes, the show examines learning design, classroom applications, and research-informed practices, often featuring educators, librarians, and researchers who share actionable strategies,案例 studies, and practical tips for applying gameful approaches in teaching, learning spaces, and public-facing education projects. A standout throughline is translating game mechanics and narrative framing into engaging, accessible learning experiences, whether in K–12, higher education, or adult education contexts. The show frequently highlights hands-on methods, debunking myths about play in learning, and points listeners toward concret... more
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2. Suzanne Lyons
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