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Access the largest free public database of learning 
materials through any computer or web-enabled 
Smart-phone in any language.
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Self-paced, user-selected QUESTS that allow learners to choose their own path through whatever curriculum they are engaged in.
Connect myriad networks
Existing LMS
A FIRST for Educational Systems
Plugins and API
Engagement
Video Game Reward
Structures
User created Quests
Embeddable Media
Reward Systems
Advancement structures allows you to move through the curriculum like a
VIDEO GAME
API's and plugins allow use of tool in countless systems.
Education
Game Interface
Learning Interface
Game-based Social Network for
LEARNING
available any time, anywhere
built by the users
researched-designed interface
international interest
competency-base pathways
largest global database
free learning materials and curriculum
social learning to solve world problems
track achievements across infinite activities, platforms, games, devices, and experiences.
...changes learning as we know it.
Disconnected    from
Learning
Authentic
Let's              at 3D GameLab!
LOOK
Data
Mining
Identifying pathways to success, engagement, persistence...
...for effective design.
DBR
Design-based Reseach
Quest Design Elements
In this phase...
User quest preferences
Success
Completion rates
Estimated time to complete task
Type of performance task
Presentation Style
Narrative vs. Non-narrative storylines that guide the quest.
Competition, collaborative, solo
User rating of the Quest (5 Stars)
Quest Chains (prerequisites) vs. individual
Multiple options to achieve one standard
Rarity (Limited window of opportunity)
Motivation • Engagement • Success
Pedagogical Shifts
The face to face classroom
Raids in the classroom
More 1on1
Staged activities for small numbers
Promote students to new roles
Higher engagement
"Having a lot of different options creates excitement for students."
“I would say it’s as challenging as other courses. I just feel like it’s an easier learning style and less stressful.”
93% quest completion rate
This course was a game changer for me.  I have started to view the field in completely different light.
I was totally engaged and absolutely thrilled to finally see some hope, a light, for the future of education.
QUEST
A          is a unique educational activity which is part of a journey toward a larger goal.

Delivered to a student when they are ready or
able to engage in it.
pass-rate predictive modeling
clustering technique
determine engagement
Quest-based Learning
Nearly 1/3 of U.S. high school students
don't graduate
Digital Assets
Packages of curriculum
Trend and Research Data
Predictive Models
Other Products
Virtual Worlds
Apps
Augmented Reality
Plug-ins
Add-ons
Successful Approach
the new bell curve
Over 50% continued questing after class was over
Popular approach
4,000+ completed quests from 138 total users
Badges, Gamification & Quest Based Learning
Let the Journey Begin!
Lisa Dawley, Ph.D.
Professor & Chair
Dept. of Educational Technology
lisadawley.wordpress.com
Badges
Why the gamification of learning?
Gameplay mechanics
Experiential Modes
Meta-game
Quests
badges
levels
leaderboards
progress bars
virtual currency
xp system
challenges between users
August Online Camp for Teachers!
3dgamelab.org
Clone quests in the armory!
Bob Appleman, Tech Trends