Educational Games & Learning Simulations That Actually Teach
I help edtech teams and educators design and build interactive learning experiences for children — combining game design, instructional design, and full-stack development.
How I help
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Educational Game Prototype
Best for
Edtech founders, schools, or content creators with an idea but no proof
Outcome
A playable educational game or simulation that proves both learning value and engagement.
What’s included
- Research and ideation sessions
- Prototyping and user testing
- Access to a network of educators for feedback
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Educational Game or Simulation Module
Best for
Learning platforms or schools that need one complete, working module
Outcome
A complete educational game or simulation designed around clear learning outcomes and ready to be integrated into a learning platform.
What’s included
- Learning objectives mapped to mechanics
- Game & interaction design
- UX/UI design (child-focused)
- Development (web or mobile)
- Basic analytics hooks or progress tracking
- Integration-ready delivery
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Learning Experience Audit & Redesign
Best for
Existing edtech products that aren’t engaging or converting
Outcome
Clear, actionable guidance on how to improve learning effectiveness, engagement, and usability — especially for children.
What’s included
- UX review (child + parent flows)
- Learning design review
- Engagement breakdown (where kids drop off)
- Concrete recommendations
- Optional redesign concepts
Testimonials
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Simone Collins
Managing Director, The Pragmatist Foundation
Jonathan Dyason is an absolutely brilliant person to work with on all fronts. In addition to producing great work, he is an excellent communicator and he clearly and regularly communicates to his partners what he is working on, what he is planning to work on next, where he is stuck, where he needs clarification, and where he needs assistance. He regularly goes above and beyond, finding solutions to problems before they've even occurred to us. I only hope to find more opportunities to work with him—and in more extensive ways—going forward.
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Malcolm Collins
Executive Director, The Collins Institute
Jonathan is one of the few people I trust with the projects that matter most to me. He has been the pivotal person developing my top passion project in life, an educational platform designed to be a viable alternative to the legacy schooling system (and the platform I plan to use for my own children's education, something that is of crucial importance to me and their futures). He is smart, resourceful, tactful, proactive, and also very careful with expenses and time spent (he won't waste your time or money). Couldn't imagine a better partner on important projects.
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About me
I have over 3 years experience teaching (mostly IT and computer science), as well as over 3 years experience working in elearning.
I have also worked in comics, as well as a technician in various schools and of course software engineering.
I shifted to freelancing in about 2021. In my spare time, I work on personal educational products.
