In the mind of a CBE

Concept Mapping and the Iterative Design Process

Posted by cemignano on

Earlier in July, we introduced you to Certified BrainPOP Educator of the month, Steve Isaacs. Read on to learn how Steve integrates the use of Make-a-Map into his video game design class.  I teach ...
Tim and Moby watching TV

Join Us for a Game-Based Learning Design Workshop!

Posted by Steve Ji on

NYC Teachers, join us for another game-based learning design workshop! Saturday, April 16 from 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM, BrainPOP and the Game-Based Learning NYC (GBLNYC) Meetup will be hosting a Game De...
Tim and Moby watching TV

Join Us for a Game-Based Learning Design Workshop!

Posted by cemignano on

NYC Teachers, join us for a game-based learning design workshop! This Saturday, December 5 from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM, BrainPOP and the Game-Based Learning NYC (GBLNYC) Meetup will be hosting a Game D...
Tim, Moby, and Video Games!

What Video Games Can Teach Educators

Posted by cemignano on

Last week, guest blogger Caryn Swark shared her tips and tricks for game design in the classroom. Now, she's taken to her own blog to explore the benefits of video games for educators. With an interes...

Guest Blogger Caryn Swark Shares Tips and Tricks for Game Design in the Classroom

Posted by cemignano on

Most games – card, board, or video – require students to think, solve problems, create, and adapt. But why not go a step beyond playing games and have students actually create games? Game design requi...
game based learning Global Education Conference

Global Education Conference Day 4!

Posted by Andrew Gardner on

Today marks day 4 of the week long marathon known as the Global Education Conference!  Here are some highlights from BrainPOP's Games and Learning Strand. At 8:00AM, Join Danny Fain, STEM Teacher-i...
Global Education Conference

Global Education Conference #Globaled12 Continues!

Posted by Andrew Gardner on

BrainPOP is thrilled to be a sponsor of one of the most innovative professional development conferences to hit the web!  The 3rd annual Global Education Conference is a free 5 day, 24/7, 300+ session ...
robot high

Real Robots of Robot High – Beta Testers Request!

Posted by Andrew Gardner on

E-Line Media, the makers of Gamestar Mechanic, are looking for educators to help test out a new approach to preventing bullying, digital abuse and dating violence. The Real Robots of Robot High...
Awards from Globaloria

The Globeys: Globaloria’s Game Design Awards

Posted by cemignano on

Globaloria, established by the World Wide Workshop, is a program that teaches students how to create web-based educational games and interactive simulations. Each year, the program hosts the Globeys, ...
Healthy Relationship Education

Healthy Relationship Education Through Game Design

Posted by Andrew Gardner on

Guest Blogger and BrainPOP Educator Kate Reilly shares: Bullying, dating violence and digital abuse: with half of all teens affected, its not surprising that young people say these problems are the...