Free game “Burst!” integrates “a tad bit” of STEM.

Feb 27

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“Our game is called Burst! and it’s meant to be the indie rhythm game for indie musicians! In Burst!, players queue up and detonate fireworks to the beat of music. We’ve also integrated a tad bit of STEM design (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) into Burst!: Players unlock different elements off of the Periodic Table as they advance, which enables them to make new colors of fireworks — this is how real fireworks get colors.  Burst! is currently in a limited-functionality Flash-powered beta on the Android Market and it is available to play online.”

The Joystiq Indie Pitch: Burst! | Joystiq.

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About Gaming and Education

Through my research, I have found that games are a powerful tool for learning for players of all ages. Last year I earned my doctorate in Educational Leadership at Azusa Pacific University. My dissertation was entitled - Higher Order Thinking Skills in Digital Games. I have presented my research at the annual convention of the California Educational Research Association. In addition to teaching, I assist other researchers who are working in the field of games and Learning.

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