Digital Game-Based Learning: Synergy between Pedagogy and Engagement

This paper presents an analysis of learning phenomenon occuring outside formal educational contex and is one of the outcomes of work on Norgesuniversitetet's project "Spillbasert læring" (Digital Game-Based Learning) realized in Norway in 2013-2014 by three University Colleges : Nord-Trøndelag University College, Hedmark University College and Nesna University College. The focus in the analysis is on the relation between gaming experience and learning experience. Presented analysis seeks to outline those aspects of non-educational digital games, which make game environment an encouraging setting for engaging in processes crucial to learning.