https://fold.it/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://fold.it/), an online game in which players manipulate virtual protein structures to solve real-world scientific problems. Players use visual reasoning to fold proteins efficiently, while receiving feedback through scores and collaborative discussion forums. Another example is Classcraft (https://www.classcraft.com/), which gamifies classroom activities by turning academic progress into collaborative quests. Students engage through narrative, avatars, points, and challenges, combining visual, textual, and social modalities to reinforce learning.

Relevance to Multimodal Knowledge Representations: Learning games exemplify multimodal learning because they combine visual, auditory, interactive, and narrative modes simultaneously. They encourage active engagement, critical thinking, and collaboration, allowing learners to make meaning dynamically. Integrating games in e-learning environments supports experiential knowledge-making, making abstract or complex concepts more accessible and memorable.

References:

Gee, J. P. (2007). What Video Games Have to Teach Us About Learning and Literacy. Palgrave Macmillan.
Foldit: https://fold.it/
Classcraft: https://www.classcraft.com/

Source: Wikimedia Commons, Foldit Screenshot

I look forward to learning about your experiences and perspectives on multimodal learning through games!

Learning Games: Multimodal Knowledge Representations in Action