The Digital Maze Game is a novel learning algorithm (PATENT
PENDING) that places students in a maze constructed purely from information-- using questions from virtually any academic
or technical discipline. The maze is navigated by answering questions, but students must
decide for themselves whether or not they are choosing the correct path thru this "information space".
This learning algorithm has two critical consequences.
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First, the student must take a self-critical approach to his/her
knowledge-- that is they must dig deeper into what they know vs. what they are unsure about. Secondly, the student's intrinsic motivation to solve the maze puzzle is amplifed by extrinsic
rewards provided for completing the maze game assignment (i.e. for credit or extra-credit). This conjunction
of factors enhances knowledge integration and cognitive advancement, exactly as synaptic learning theory predicts.
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While this web site emphasizes the use of DM Games as a supplement to college textbooks,
the game is easily adapted to virtually any kind of study and so will have applications in standardized testing,
corporate training and as a specialty game for various professional and technical organizations.
