The missing ingredient in how we learn

Before the last few centuries, children around the world spent most of their time learning through play: observing and mimicking adults, roaming their surroundings, and sharing what they learned with friends and family. Many communities and educators still believe play is one of the best teachers we have. Explore the benefits and challenges of using self-directed play-based learning in schools. 

Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Masque of the Red Death”

Lesson by Iseult Gillespie, directed by Mohammad Babakoohi, Yijia Cao.

Looking to avoid the plague devastating his country, Prince Prospero summons a thousand nobles from his court and sequesters them in his abbey. Months into their seclusion, the Prince throws a lavish masquerade ball held in seven colored rooms. But amidst the revelry, a mysterious shrouded figure appears. Iseult Gillespie shares Edgar Allan Poe’s classic short story, “The Masque of the Red Death.” 

Pandora’s Legacy combines elements of jigsaw puzzles, escape rooms, puzzle hunts, and legacy board games into a 12-15 hour adventure. It's perfect for mythology lovers, puzzle enthusiasts, and anyone who just loves a good challenge. 

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