Section outline
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Game-based learning
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Game-Based Learning is an instructional strategy where game elements and mechanics are used to reach specific learning goals. Unlike simply playing a game for entertainment, GBL balances subject matter with gameplay and the ability of the player to retain and apply said subject matter to the real world.
It essentially turns the learning process itself into a "game" with a beginning, middle, and end, where the "win condition" is mastering the content.
Our Project
At IMU, the eLearning team has developed a variety of game-based experiences in collaboration with academics. Check below for some samples that you can explore.
Histology Tissue Processing Board Game (Dr Anil Philip Kunnath)
This is a simplified board game where students simply need to move through each square and answer questions. They can only reach the finish line if they answer all questions correctly.
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Virtual iOSCE (Dr Sultan Omer Sheriff)
This iOSCE experience was developed so students can practice anytime, anywhere. This gamified version requires learners to complete four stations, each featuring a challenging question that must be answered to progress.
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Nutrient - Food Hunter Platformer
Food Hunter is a side-scrolling educational game inspired by modern titles like Super Mario Run, designed to boost student engagement by moving away from traditional board or drag-and-drop mechanics. * By balancing entertainment with learning, the game utilizes a simple retro aesthetic to minimize distractions while using vibrant food items as visual anchors to stimulate cognitive memory and help learners differentiate between nutritional types.
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Tooth Eruption Interactive RPG Lite (Dr Sultan Omer Sheriff)
This interactive game features an advanced scoring and leveling system. Whenever the learner reaches a certain score, the tooth evolves into a higher rank. This makes the learning experience more engaging and fun.
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Interactive Scratch Card (Prof Shahid Hassan)
This experience aims to mimic a physical scratch card game. It features a dynamic scoring system where the score is adjusted based on player performance.
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3D Platformer Interactive Multiple Choice Questions
MedNavigate is an interactive, 3rd-person 3D medical simulation game where clinical knowledge meets platforming action. Instead of answering traditional text-based multiple-choice questions (MCQs), you physically navigate a 3D clinical pathway to prove your medical expertise.
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3D Knowledge Runner
Knowledge Runner is a fun 3D game where you run down a glowing neon path, read interesting facts at checkpoints, and steer left or right to answer questions. It is a super simple and exciting way to test what you know while playing a game!
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