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EDUC 398

Core Mechanics for Learning

UNITS:3
GRADING:Letter or Credit/No Credit
LEVEL:Graduate
GER:—

In game play, core mechanics refers to the rules of interaction that drive the game forward. This class will consider whether there are core mechanics that can drive learning forward, and if so, how to build them into learning environments. The course mixes basic theory, research methods, and application of learning principles.

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1 Term
Seminar 1Open
ID: 1187
0 / 20 enrolled
DAYS:Tuesday, Thursday
TIME:4:30 PM – 5:50 PM
LOCATION:ANKO 106
INSTRUCTOR:
Blair, Kristen
3units

EDUC 398: Core Mechanics for Learning

3 units · Letter or Credit/No Credit

In game play, core mechanics refers to the rules of interaction that drive the game forward. This class will consider whether there are core mechanics that can drive learning forward, and if so, how to build them into learning environments. The course mixes basic theory, research methods, and application of learning principles.

Offered in Winter 2027 at Stanford University.

Winter 2027 sections

  • Seminar — Tuesday Thursday 4:30 PM – 5:50 PM — ANKO 106 — Blair, Kristen (Graduate)

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