Hello world! I’m excited to share a new LLST-adjacent project with the world: my personal game development portfolio. I have it on high authority that games don’t have to be serious–they can be fun, too. Check out all the fun stuff at https://matthew-r-stevens.ca to see what I’ve been up to!
Author: Matthew Stevens
Can a game teach us about humanitarian response? A look back at the Community-Based Simulation Development Project!
We are excited to share a short documentary on the Community-Based Simulation Development Project! We wrapped up project activities in late October 2021, with 27 fantastic participants completing the 8-month training program. Stay tuned for some more updates on the exciting outcomes of the project in the coming weeks! For those of you who are new to the project, the […]
Digital Humanitarian Learning Games for Independent Experiences
Here are some of our favourite publicly available digital simulation games from other organizations. Any of these examples will give a good sense of what serious games can do for you or your organization. Note these are all simulation games which you can experience by yourself, without needing to coordinate with other participants. Advanced Digital Learning Games: Mission Zhobia: https://www.missionzhobia.org/ […]
The Derby House Principles on Diversity and Inclusion
Lessons Learned has enthusiastically committed to the Derby House Principles, a global declaration on diversity and inclusion in serious gaming. The text of the Derby House Principles is as follows: THE DERBY HOUSE PRINCIPLES* We believe that promoting diversity and inclusion is the right thing to do. Diversity and inclusion are more than just words for us. They are the […]
LLST on the University XP Podcast
Last month, I had the good fortune to share an hour’s conversation with Dave Eng of University XP. While the conversation itself was a delight, Dave produced a fantastic podcast episode as an added bonus. Give it a listen (or read the transcript) here: https://www.universityxp.com/podcast/9 And while you’re there, be sure to browse the rest of the University XP podcast […]
LLST and Imaginetic at the Georgetown University Wargaming Society Webinar Series, July 28
On July 28, watch Matt Stevens of LLST and Tom Fisher of Imaginetic discuss games-based learning in the humanitarian sector, hosted by the Georgetown University Wargaming Society and PAXsims! Co-sponsored by GUWS & McGill University, Matthew Stevens (LLST) and Tom Fisher (Imaginetic) will share the findings of their recent report, “Serious Games: Humanitarian User Research”, conducted for Save the Children […]
Serious Games in Humanitarian Learning – Report Release
Lessons Learned is excited to announce the release of “Serious Games: Humanitarian User Research“, a report composed by Lessons Learned Simulations and Training and Imaginetic and funded by Save the Children UK. We are proud to bring you this unique, new research on serious games in the humanitarian sector! Matthew Stevens of Lessons Learned led face-to-face workshops in Nairobi and […]
LLST and COVID-19
The world is currently impacted by a pandemic unprecedented in our time, with states implementing a series of equally unparalleled responses. I hope you are all safe, healthy, and well, wherever you are in the world. Collectively, I know we will get through this difficult time, but at the same time I feel it is important to acknowledge that some […]
LLST at the 2020 Connections North Conference
On February 15, 2020, Matt Stevens presented at the annual Connections North interdisciplinary conference on conflict simulation and serious gaming, hosted by Prof. Rex Brynen at McGill University. Course Director Johanna Reynolds was also in attendance. Other participants included representatives from Global Affairs Canada, the Canadian Department of National Defense, the US Naval War College, Universite Laval, and various private […]
Games-Based Learning Innovation Research with Save the Children UK
I am very excited to share that LLST and Imaginetic (another fantastic Canadian games-based learning group) have reached an agreement with Save the Children UK to carry out research on games-based learning in the humanitarian sphere. StC UK is a long-time champion of the use of games in humanitarian capacity-building. In particular, this research will focus on the applicability of […]