Playful learning

Eager to learn

When it comes to getting stuff done, approaching people in a fun, light way has proven much more effective. Particularly young people feel drawn to this type or method of education. In the trend Time for Expertise, which we outlined in our previous report, we already stated that young people, presumably more than ever are very eager to learn. That is, outside of the traditional classroom. Through self-education and self-monitoring, via all kinds of apps and other online tools, they try to excel as much as they can. These tools often implement a variety of play elements.

As such, it is a smart way to implement good habits. The applications designed today to help instil positive behaviour are infinite. What about Wokamon, a virtual pet that can only stay alive when you get enough exercise. Similarly, games can also be utilized to distract people from their pains. Or Re-mission is a collection of games that helps children battle cancer, by using different weapons to eliminate the cancer from the inside out. In a similar vein, the game Snow World is used for the treatment of severe burn marks, which triggers a cooling effect.