Category: the university of missouri
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A Journey Through 2023: Stories, Games, and Adventures
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in 100 Days of Sketching, 100 days of translation, Academia, Confession, creativewriting, essay, game based learning, game design, game development, game Ideas, game review, game studies, game writing, game-based learning, games, gaming, Hyakunin Isshu, Hyakunin Isshu (百人一首), illustration, Kansas City, knausgaard, narrative design, Poetry, Story time, storytelling, studio zuhno, the university of missouri, writing1. 📚 Excited to kick off the new year with my #graduatestudies in Narrative Design and Game Studies at the University of Missouri! 🎮🎓 #BackToSchool 2. 🎮🖥️ Launched Studio Zuhno, an interactive media developer! Follow our journey at Ludonarrative Chronicles. 📝✨ #GameDev #InteractiveMedia 3. 🍿 Popcorn Jr. game update: Narrative design is underway, and we’re…
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Catching Up and Embracing the Future: Archaeology, My Role in Championing Gameful Learning, the 4R’s, and FutureProofing for 2024 and Beyond
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in #ThursdayThoughts, arab authors, Arabic, Archaeology, Art, artificial intelligence, asia, asian studies, augmented reality, digital communities, digital humanities, digital storytelling, Dissertation, dramaturgy, east asia, east asian studies, educational technology, fairytale, fan studies, film, folklore, folkloresque, folklorist, game based learning, game design, game development, game Ideas, game studies, game writing, game-based learning, Graduate Research, graduate school, learning technology, linguistics, literary fiction, philosophy, scriptwriting, serious games, the university of missouri, Thesis, user research, videogames, virtual reality, visual novel, writingWelcome to latter days of NaNoWriMo and 2024, a must-read for graduate students, game writers, game designers, history enthusiasts, media and culture theorists, comparative literature scholars, and anyone who cherishes the rich tapestry of human culture. Spanning from the ancient depths of time to the thrilling possibilities of unknown futures, this blog offers a unique…
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Metacognition and Game-Based Learning. Notes on Scaffolding Education, Game Design and Graduate School
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in choose your own adventure, columbia missouri, comparative literature, digital communities, digital humanities, digital storytelling, Dissertation, education, educational technology, film studies, game based learning, game design, game development, game Ideas, game review, game studies, game writing, game-based learning, games, gaming, history, language, learning technology, life coach, localization, Ludology, Master’s Program, Mizzou, narrative design, Narratology, performance studies, philosophy, popular culture, Popular Culture Studies, role-playing, the university of missouri, translation, user research, videogames, virtual reality, visual novel, writing“In the intersection of pedagogy and play, metacognition serves as a critical scaffold, allowing students to climb to new heights of academic self-awareness and efficacy. By embedding reflective practices within the framework of strategic games like ‘Civilization’, educators can cultivate an environment where learners not only engage with content but also become conscious of their…
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Navigating Identity and Agency in Virtual Worlds: A Comparative Analysis of ‘Paralives’ and Simulators
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in game based learning, game design, game development, game Ideas, game review, game studies, game writing, game-based learning, games, gaming, learning technology, Ludology, media, media studies, Mythology, narrative design, Narratology, philosophy, popular culture, Popular Culture Studies, psychology, screenwriting, scriptwriting, serious games, storytelling, the university of missouri, Thought Provoking, virtual reality, worldbuilding, writingDive into the virtual world of ‘Paralives’ and similar simulators as we unravel the intricate threads of identity, agency, and performativity. Explore the dynamic interplay between players’ choices, their digital avatars (‘parafolk’), and the philosophical underpinnings that shape their virtual existence. Join us on a journey through the realms of virtual identity construction, labor within…
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I Am a Cat: Rough Draft for Upcoming Interactive Visual Novel Based on Natsume Soseki’s Beloved Japanese Tale
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in comparative literature, digital communities, digital storytelling, dramatist, dramaturgy, east asia, east asian studies, education, English, fable, fairytale, film review, folklore, folkloresque, folklorist, game based learning, game development, game Ideas, game studies, games, gaming, Globalization, Graduate Research, graduate school, instructional design, interactive fiction, internet lore, japan, japanese cinema, japanese folklore, japanese language, japanese literature, japanese mythology, japanese video games, japanese videogames, kojiki, language, learning technology, literary fiction, literary nonfiction, literature, localization, material culture, media studies, narrative design, Narratology, philosophy, publishing, science fiction, serious games, shinto, shintoism, Short story, spiritual, spirituality, storytelling, stream-of-consciousness, taoism, the university of missouri, the writers life, Thesis, user research, videogames, visual novel, writingUnleash Your Inner Feline: The Adventures of Cat – A Visual Novel Game That Explores Life’s Complexities!
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Tea Kettles and Tanuki: How the Large-Testicled Raccoon Dog Bunbuku Chagama Became a Folktale Hero + Game Idea
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in buddhism, comparative literature, Confucianism, dramaturgy, east asia, east asian studies, fable, fairytale, fan studies, folklore, folkloresque, folklorist, game based learning, game Ideas, game studies, gaming, horror, japan, japanese cinema, japanese folklore, japanese language, japanese literature, japanese mythology, japanese video games, kojiki, literary fiction, literary nonfiction, literature, Ludology, material culture, narrative design, Narratology, popular culture, Popular Culture Studies, shinto, spiritual, spirituality, Story time, storytelling, the university of missouri, Thought Provoking, user research, videogames, virtual reality, writing, yokaiAs the tea kettle began to boil, a strange sensation overcame the old man. The water within the kettle began to bubble and swirl, and suddenly, it transformed into a creature unlike any he had ever seen before. It was a Tanuki, a magical creature from Japanese folklore, and it had taken the form of…