In both online and in-person teaching, educators continually seek ways to deepen engagement, boost motivation, and make abstract content meaningful. One powerful and under-explored strategy is the use of playful metaphors, narrative-driven design elements, that turn learning content into stories with purpose. A recent study explored how narrative and metaphor

When teachers hear the term gamification, it is often associated with tablets, apps, or digital platforms. However, research increasingly shows that gameful learning does not need technology at all. Well-designed playful activities can be implemented entirely offline, in classrooms, schoolyards, or gym halls, while still producing powerful learning outcomes. A

Teachers know that language learning is most effective when students are actively involved; communicating, collaborating, and solving real problems together. A recent study published in Computers introduces an exciting classroom innovation: an augmented reality escape game designed to teach English as a Foreign Language (EFL).  Rather than a traditional lesson,