@GuardUp

Providing transformative game design since 1999.

 Burlington, MA
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Joined February 2009
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When trauma is ignored, recovery stalls. When healing comes first, people thrive. Support our trauma-informed game initiative for Gaza & Ukraine — helping kids & communities recover & rebuild after war. Donate: zeffy.com/en-US/fundraising/…
Plans Made, 2) Aid Delivered, 3) Action Taken, 4) Trauma Untreated, 5) Limited Capacity, 6) Limited Results. Caption reads: "Without addressing trauma, no plan—no matter how well-designed—can succeed."

ALT Plans Made, 2) Aid Delivered, 3) Action Taken, 4) Trauma Untreated, 5) Limited Capacity, 6) Limited Results. Caption reads: "Without addressing trauma, no plan—no matter how well-designed—can succeed."

A graphic of a staircase labeled "When Healing Comes First." Steps show a progression: 1) Plans Made, 2) Aid Delivered, 3) Mental Health Prioritized, 4) Improved Capacity, 5) Stronger Action, 6) Optimized Long Term Results. Caption reads: "When we heal first, everything else becomes possible."

ALT A graphic of a staircase labeled "When Healing Comes First." Steps show a progression: 1) Plans Made, 2) Aid Delivered, 3) Mental Health Prioritized, 4) Improved Capacity, 5) Stronger Action, 6) Optimized Long Term Results. Caption reads: "When we heal first, everything else becomes possible."

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This mesmerizing installment (turn on the audio) is in the Minneapolis Airport. It was created by an Indigenous artist to illustrate oral histories of the local Indigenous people. I love airports that embrace art & education. #education #airportart #NativeArt
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Now THIS is how you create a museum brochure! It’s also an interactive game for all ages. If you haven’t been to the museum of communication in Byrne, Switzerland, then you must make the effort. #Museums #Education #Communication
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The Museum of Communication in Berne, Switzerland is WORTH your time! There are many different interactive exhibits that let you learn about how humans communicate over the centuries. #Museums #Education
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When the goal is to TRY and collide the “particles” in this fun game @CERN Visitor Center. What a great way to learn about High Energy Physics and how the LHC works! #education #physics #LHC
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I’m headed back to @CERN next week to talk to them about more educational adventures. Last time I was given a wonderful tour and one of the activities involved this desktop model of the LHC. I want one! #education #physics
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Learn more about how the motivators of Autonomy, Progress, and Belonging impact the level of immersive experiences and educational value when they are included in LARPs and RPGs. Read more: zurl.co/NIEC #LARP #RPG #Motivation
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Designing an event for your park, museum, science center, or city? Here are key questions you need to answer before you spend any money: zurl.co/BCdp Also provided is a free comprehensive planning form. #AmusementParks #Museums #ScienceCenters #EventPlanning #IAAPA
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Amusement Park Innovators! 🎢 Elevate your park's guest experience to an entirely new level with Live-Action Role-Playing (LARP) and unveil the potential of transforming your park into dynamic, story-driven adventures for your guests. zurl.co/j1UU #AmusementPark #LARP
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Museums & Science Centers! 🌟 Discover the transformative power of games and Live Action Role-Playing (LARPs) in enhancing your museum or center's educational impact. This article covers how to revolutionize learning: zurl.co/YqBd #STEM #Museums #ScienceCenter
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