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It’s Game Over for the Institute of Play. But Its Legacy Lives On.

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The news came as a surprise to educational game developers and researchers, many of whom credit the Institute of Play for supporting and growing the game-based learning industry. She co-founded the institute in 2007 and served as its executive director through 2013. educational institutions.

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Game On: How Four Community College Professors Spawned the CUNY Games Network

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Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) started collaborating on game-based learning (GBL) in developmental math and writing instruction in the mid-2000s, they had no idea what they were setting in motion. Can a Classic Board Game Teach Writing Skills? Connecting the Dots Between Enjoyment and Learning.

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10Q: Helen Keegan

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It was completely informal, un-assessed, and gave me the opportunity to explore a range of disciplines (music, computing, writing, performing) and learn with a group of friends. It was a major influence on my beliefs with regards to interdisciplinarity, grassroots education and informal learning.