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Every kid has a little mad scientist hiding inside of them, and nothing is more fun than making things bubble up and explode! Learn how! http://pinterest.com/pin/287386019942711130/ …
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davidg posted an update 8 months, 1 week ago
300+ Educational Twitter Hashtags Being Used Right Now http://edudemic.com/2012/09/twitter-hashtags-now/
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davidg replied to the forum topic Gamification – Share ideas and ways teachers can use it to make learning fun in the group
Gaming 1 year, 5 months agoHere a post on the topic from the games section of the site: http://www.brainpop.com/educators/community/games/2011/12/22/defending-gaming-and-gamification-in-education-settings/
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davidg started the forum topic Gamification – Share ideas and ways teachers can use it to make learning fun in the group
Gaming 1 year, 5 months ago“Gamification will transform every organization, from the world’s biggest brands to tech startups and governments,” said Gabe Zichermann, founder of Gamification Co. and chair of the Gamification Summit. “Teaching […]
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davidg wrote a new post, Defending Gaming and Gamification in Educational Settings, on the site Games 1 year, 5 months ago
Here is a interesting excerpt (cross post) In Defense of the Term “Gamification” as used by Learning Professionals from the Kaplan Kapp Notes Blog on Game Based Learning and Gamification:
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davidg wrote a new post, Defending Gaming and Gamification in Educational Settings, on the site BrainPOP Community 1 year, 5 months ago
Here is a interesting excerpt (cross post) In Defense of the Term “Gamification” as used by Learning Professionals from the Kaplan Kapp Notes Blog on Game Based Learning and Gamification:
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davidg wrote a new post, Just Do It (Again): How Virtual and Video Game Labs Give Students the Freedom to Fail, on the site Games 1 year, 5 months ago
Tracy Carlin shared this post with BrainPOP and I like how this quote explained the “Psychosocial Moratorium Principal.” Not sure what that is, or how games could help your students? Read on to what Traci has to […]
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davidg wrote a new post, Just Do It (Again): How Virtual and Video Game Labs Give Students the Freedom to Fail, on the site BrainPOP Community 1 year, 5 months ago
Tracy Carlin shared this post with BrainPOP and I like how this quote explained the “Psychosocial Moratorium Principal.” Not sure what that is, or how games could help your students? Read on to what Traci has to […]
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davidg wrote a new post, Using “Text Adventure” Games (Interactive Fiction) to Improve Literacy, on the site Games 1 year, 5 months ago
Interactive Fiction (IF), also known as “text adventures”, is a type of game where the player interacts with the game world primarily via text. Written descriptions of a location are displayed, and the player can […]
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davidg wrote a new post, Using “Text Adventure” Games (Interactive Fiction) to Improve Literacy, on the site BrainPOP Community 1 year, 5 months ago
Interactive Fiction (IF), also known as “text adventures”, is a type of game where the player interacts with the game world primarily via text. Written descriptions of a location are displayed, and the player can […]
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davidg replied to the forum topic Share Your Favorite Educational Games in the group
Gaming 1 year, 5 months agoHere is a great list of the best educational games for 2011 that USA Today compiled:
FOR AGES 4-6
Sesame Street: Once Upon a Monster
From Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, best for ages 4-7, $49.99, for […] -
davidg started the forum topic Share Your Favorite Educational Games in the group
Gaming 1 year, 5 months agoShare your favorite educational console (X Box, PS3) or portable games (Nintendo DS, PSP).
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davidg wrote a new post, Learn about Game Creation and GameStar Mechanic, on the site Games 1 year, 5 months ago
Gamestar Mechanic is a gaming community designed to teach young people the basics of game design and systems thinking in a highly engaging environment. Students can play, design and share their creations in a safe […]
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davidg posted an update: 1 year, 8 months ago
Video games: a route to large-scale STEM education? http://t.co/0LG12852 #education
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davidg posted on the forum topic Intro to Virtual Worlds? in the group
Gaming: 1 year, 9 months agoVirtual worlds like Second Life, Teen Second Life, Club Penguin, Habbo, Whyville, Tootsville, Poptropica rise and fall in popularity constantly but as a platform/tool they remain popular and most effective for education and training purposes. Educators like Peggy Sheehy have created spaces for specific use within virtual worlds like Ramapo Islands…[Read more]
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davidg wrote a new blog post: Globaloria: Engaging Students in Flash Game Design to Enhance STEM Skills 1 year, 10 months ago
I learned about an an innovative program that is engaging young people in Flash game design at the Games 4 Change conference in NY. We are very interested in this space because BrainPOP has launched a new initiative to showcase educational games , learning games and student made games called GameUp. I found this program particularly interesting…[Read more]
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