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Reimagining daily learning tasks as epic quests, I devised a role-playing game for my children that married learning with adventure. This experiment transformed mundane activities into epic endeavors, fueling motivation and encouraging a love for learning. This innovative approach reshapes how we view learning at home, proving that with a dash of creativity and game mechanics, we can inspire our children to embark on their own educational odysseys.

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In recent years, educational technology (EdTech) has made significant strides in transforming the way students learn and engage with educational content. One notable example is Odeum's groundbreaking 3D open-world game, "Hua Mulan: A Chinese Learning Adventure," which combines immersive storytelling with experiential learning to teach the Chinese language and culture. To create such games, Odeum developed Odeum Studio, an authoring tool that enables educational game designers to rapidly build 3D open-world games aligned with specific learning objectives. The tool works by serializing the game into a JSON string that is loaded into the game client on the learner's computer. Imagine the potential impact on game development speed and quality if artificial intelligence (AI) could be integrated into the process, assisting with story creation, crafting quests, and generating dialogues for non-player characters (NPCs). In this blog post, we will explore how AI can revolutionize the creation of 3D open-world games like Odeum's Hua Mulan and unlock new possibilities in the world of EdTech.

Projects

Below are the projects I've been honored
to lead technical teams to build.

warehouse_hololensView More
Unity

HoloLens for Logistics

store_capsule_verticalView More
Unity

Hua Mulan: A Chinese Learning Adventure

Interior of supermarket full of grocery items in rows with shelf displayedView More
Big Data

CPG Data Analysis Platform

Immersive-GamesView More
Unity

3D Game-Based Learning Authoring Tool

AR_for_readingView More
Unity

AR Games for Learning and Distraction

UsingAR-1-e1508779682766View More
Unity

AR Haunted House

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Unreal Engine

Forge

MathDefenseView More
Unity

Math Tower Defense Game for IOS

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Unity

GameSlam

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About Me

Hello! I'm Ian Natzmer

I am interested in the intersection of Technology Development and Education. I started my career as an educator teaching English and Kindergarten. I then received a Master's in Computer Science with an emphasis on Educational Games. I have worked for over 15 years creating interactive learning experiences for a variety of projects and startups. Contact me to see how I can help you on your next project.

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