Adventurfy: Add Direction to Learning
Definition of Adventurfy
Adventurfy is the process of creating, identifying, or transforming an experience, set of learning concepts, or education goals into an adventure. It involves the creation of controlled risks—psychologically and pedagogically—to teach cause and effect on a hypothetical scale. This includes a heavy focus on narrative storytelling, transforming the ordinary, and creating a sense of wonder to explain or teach abstract, complicated, or difficult concepts.
What is Adventure?
Merriam-Webster defines adventure as:
- An undertaking usually involving danger or unknown risks.
- An exciting or remarkable experience.
The Adventurfy Framework
To effectively integrate the Adventurfy principles into education, consider the following acronym framework:
- Add Direction
- Verification
- Entertainment
- Narrative
- Timelessness
- Unity
- Risk
- Formation
- Yearning
A lesson that is Adventurfied uses at least two of the elements after adding direction. Adventurfy is a process of creating a unique combination of factors to engage your learners.