Inside the World of Game Jams
Imagine being handed a blank screen, a random theme, and 48 hours to create a video game from scratch. No months of planning, no safety net. Just you, your skills, your team and a ticking clock.
Why chaotic evil choices matter in educational games
5 reasons why chaotic evil choices matter in educational game
Your Image in the Pixels: Why the Representation of Migrants in Video Games Matters More Than You Think
Have you ever played a video game and suddenly noticed how certain characters always seem to follow the same tired script?
Beyond the screen: how video games represent otherness and diversity.
Video games are more than just entertainment; they are a high-definition reflection of our world, capturing the sharp detail of our creative progress alongside the distorted pixels of our social contradictions.
Why Media Literacy? Skills on the Rise
Nowadays, everyone is talking about the importance of critical thinking, media literacy, creativity, and problem-solving skills. But why is this such a priority?
Deepfake: The Challenge of the Digital Age and Why Media Literacy is More Important than Ever
In a world where information moves faster than we can check it, deepfake technology is becoming one of the biggest challenges of modern information exchange. It is artificially generated video and audio content that looks so believable that many people can no longer distinguish truth from manipulation (Masood, Nawaz, Malik, Javed & Irtaza, 2021).
And that’s where media literacy comes into play.
Your Guide to Media Literacy in the Digital Age
We live in a moment where every scroll, swipe and click opens the door to an endless stream of information. From AI-generated images and viral posts to video games that spark reflection, our digital lives are full of both opportunities and challenges. Learning to navigate all of this thoughtfully has never been more important.
Cognitive Biases: why does my brain lie? How does it impact my relationship to media?
Our brain is a powerhouse. It never really stops. It lets us talk, touch, smell, taste, feel, and live. But because it’s handling so much at once, it can’t give every single task the same level of attention. To keep us functioning, our brain takes shortcuts.
Press Start To Learn: video games in schools – how and why?
Pixel Media is not the only project aiming to bridge the gap between education and video games. In this post, we would like to highlight another interesting initiative currently taking place in Italy: Press Start to Learn.
Are video games and school an impossible match — or an untapped opportunity for innovation in teaching and learning?
In Focus: Educators on Media Literacy
We have asked 53 educators on media literacy in 6 different countries what are their challenges and suggestions for improvement. Curious to see their answers?