Postgraduate Certificate in Serious Games for Education
Published on June 20, 2025
About this Podcast
HOST: Welcome to our podcast, today I'm excited to be talking with Dr. Jane Smith, an expert in the field of serious games for education and the lead instructor for our Postgraduate Certificate in Serious Games for Education. Dr. Smith, can you tell us a bit about what attracted you to this area? GUEST: Absolutely, I've always been passionate about finding innovative ways to engage students and help them learn more effectively. Serious games offer a unique and engaging approach that can be tailored to various learning objectives. HOST: That's fascinating. Can you share some current trends in serious games for education that you're seeing in the industry? GUEST: Certainly! There's a growing emphasis on incorporating adaptive learning technologies and data analytics to create personalized gaming experiences. Additionally, virtual reality and augmented reality are becoming increasingly popular for immersive learning environments. HOST: Those sound like exciting developments. I imagine there must be challenges in implementing these new technologies and game-based learning strategies. What have you found to be some of the biggest hurdles? GUEST: One major challenge is ensuring that educators have the necessary skills and resources to design and implement effective game-based learning experiences. Additionally, there can be resistance from both educators and students who are not familiar or comfortable with using games in an educational setting. HOST: That's a great point. Now, let's look to the future. How do you see serious games evolving and impacting education in the next 5-10 years? GUEST: I believe serious games will continue to play a significant role in transforming education, especially as technologies advance and become more accessible. We'll likely see an increase in the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning to create even more personalized and immersive learning experiences. HOST: Dr. Smith, thank you for sharing your insights and expertise with us today. If our listeners are interested in learning more about serious games for education, where can they find out more about your course? GUEST: They can visit our website and explore the Postgraduate Certificate in Serious Games for Education. We're excited to help educators and designers leverage the power of games in learning and transform their teaching practices. HOST: That sounds like a fantastic opportunity. Thank you once again, Dr. Smith, for joining us today, and for all the valuable information you've shared about serious games for education. GUEST: My pleasure, thank you for having me.
