spillbasert

Spillbasert is a Norwegian term that describes learning, training, or experiences that are built around interactive gameplay elements or full games. It denotes a design approach in which gameplay mechanics, narrative context, and feedback loops are integral to achieving learning or training objectives. Spillbasert approaches are used in education, corporate training, healthcare, and public safety, and can take the form of digital games, game-based simulations, or serious games.

In education, spillbasert design aims to increase motivation, engagement, and practice by presenting tasks as game-like challenges that provide rapid feedback and safe opportunities to experiment. Important design features include clear learning goals aligned with assessment, appropriate difficulty progression, meaningful feedback, a coherent narrative or context, and opportunities for reflection. Immersive elements such as storytelling, avatars, and interactive problem solving are commonly employed.

Benefits often cited for spillbasert implementations include higher engagement, more extensive practice of skills, and potential transfer of learning to real tasks when the game aligns with curricular goals. However, criticisms focus on resource requirements, the risk of cognitive overload, and the possibility that game mechanics overshadow learning aims. The effectiveness of spillbasert approaches depends on deliberate integration with pedagogy, accessibility considerations, and ongoing evaluation of learning outcomes.