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Videogame Takeaway: Lessons from Lara
eLearning takeaways from Tomb Raider
We’re all a little nerdy here at Dirtyword HQ, and between putting together this magazine and our day jobs as e-learning developers, we often enjoy playing on the retro games consoles and arcade machines we have here in the office. But is there anything we can learn from exploring caves and facing off against a T-Rex as video-game heroine, Lara Croft?
Nail that storytelling vibe
If there’s one thing the Tomb Raider games rock at, it’s storytelling! We’re talking gripping narratives and characters that’ll hook you faster than Lara’s trusty grappling hook. In e-learning land, spice up content with branching scenarios and relatable characters for an engaging user experience.
Immerse and interact
Tomb Raider isn’t just about button smashing; it immerses you in breathtaking environments and challenges you to the core. Bring that vibe to e-learning by tossing in interactive elements like quizzes, simulations, and gamified goodies - your learners will love it!
Get contextual
Working out puzzles and learning to jump off ledges takes practice - Lara teaches us to hone our skills on the job. Apply content in a practical context to show learners how to use knowledge and skills beyond the virtual confines.
Climb the skill ladder
Lara evolves like a boss, gaining new skills as she pushes forward. E-learning should take notes - offer learners a sense of accomplishment as they level up their abilities through different modules. No cheat codes needed.
Mix it up
Just like Tomb Raider mixes up its gameplay, e-learning should give students a multi-flavored experience. Serve up videos, interactive bits, text, and live sessions in one awesome cocktail of learning greatness.
Co-op action
Sometimes Lara teams-up with other characters to survive. Add group projects or discussions to encourage teamwork and communication skills in your learners.
Dress for the occasion
Lara tailors her wardrobe to the environment - shorts for the jungle, parka for the arctic, wetsuit for the sea. Dress your courses to suit your audience, with imagery, videos and writing style relevant to their environment.
