Resources
Overview
Resources for developers building educational games and applications on the Playcademy platform.
Before building educational content, it's critical to:
- Understand learning outcomes: What will students actually learn?
- Define testing strategies: How will you prove the learning works?
- Calculate XP and time-to-mastery: Is this efficient compared to alternatives?
- Align with academic standards: Does this meet curriculum requirements?
Explore
New Game Proposal Guide
Essential context and benchmarks before filling out the proposal. Required reading for all new game developers.
New Game Proposal
Complete template for proposing and planning new educational games.
Gamification Guide
Best practices for gamification and motivation design. Learn how to make learning engaging without sacrificing outcomes.
Gamification Checklist
Validation checklist for your gamification approach. Use this to audit your design before implementation.