Game Design Elements and H5P
H5P is a free, open access platform for people to create interactive content. H5P content can be uploaded and embedded into an existing website that has an H5P plugin, for example Pressbooks. Many academic institutions offer the H5P plugin on their learning management system, for example Moodle and Brightspace. H5P also offers a paid service called H5P SaaS.
H5P has various interactive content that educators can choose from to enrich their virtual gaming simulation and make it unique to the learner’s needs. To learn more about H5P interactive content, you can go to the website to watch demonstrations, download a tutorial, and/or join the H5P community.
H5P outlines a summary of their interactive tools and the accessibility status of each content type available on their website.
Insights from the Student Team
Student leads in virtual gaming simulation projects can take on unique roles that demonstrate their creativity. As future end-users of the game, student leads provide a unique perspective that can enhance the game experience and engagement.
Additional Resources
To learn more about H5P campus, there are various helpful resources to support you along the way:
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eCampus has an H5P Studio that has a wide variety of H5P interactive activity examples for educators to use and learn from, when creating their own activities.
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BCcampus – The Kitchen https://kitchen.opened.ca
