Instructional games reinforce ideas, underscore important concepts and help to provide 'ah-ha' moments in the middle of a learning experience. When playing a game, there is nothing like the instant connection and insights you gain about yourself and others as you play. the computer screen stands as an unwavering sentinel creating an ever present barrier between myself and genuine human connection. This is especially frustrating for an instructional game designer like myself who thrives on connecting through gameplay and watching people interact and react to the games I create or co-create. I am used to teaching online but the computer screen stands as an unwavering sentinel creating an ever present barrier between myself and genuine human connection. I especially miss being able to connect with students and workshop attendees on a visceral level.

A huge aspect of learning is connecting with others. It's the little things that one misses the most because the little things (connecting with others) are really the big things. What's missing is the excitement of sitting around a table together having a conversation, reviewing instructional content or even engaging in a friendly, but competitive, learning game. One of the more frustrating and depressing aspects of this pandemic is the lack of face-to-face connections made while in a learning environment. Why don't you join them and become one of the first to know when a new post is available, subscribe to L&D Easter Eggs by selecting the Subscribe button on this Newsletter. Thank you to the wonderful folks who have subscribed to L&D Easter Eggs.

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