Overview of Transformational Design Framework

Time for:

• Prepare: 10-15 min
• Implementation: 15-25 min

Type(s) of Essential(s):

Prerequisite:

• Is a prerequisite: Yes
• Has a prerequisite: No

Overview

Educators present an overview of the transformational design process to learners.

Goals and Outcomes

Goal: Learners become more knowledgeable about the process the developers at the Innovative Media Research and Extension apply in their work.

Outcomes: Learners acquire information about the game design process, which learners will use as a foundation for critically reviewing serious games and informing their game pitch.

Materials

Video explaining the Transformational Design Framework available on YouTube: Creating Games that Matter - Transformational Design Framework

Preparation

Review video prior to sharing it with learners

Implementation and Completion

Use the Use video to present information about the Transformational Design Framework. The video covers the three steps of the design process:

1. What change do I want to see in the learner?
2. What activities lead to that change?
3. How can our game facilitate those activities?

After the video, engage learners in a large group discussion about the content. Some ways you may prompt discussion are: “Think of a time you learned something new or developed a new skill. What did you do to make those changes?” or “Was there a time that you helped some learn to do something new? What did you do to help them?”