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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. The experimental institution, called Quest to Learn , opened its doors in 2009 and became the subject of many books and articles.

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For instance, Osso VR is a virtual reality technology company founded on the principle of training surgeons with real world skills that can be directly applied when in the operating room. Game-based learning. The best way to acquire and retain knowledge is by learning through games. Online learning.

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Michelle Zimmerman, PhD, has taught all grades from Pre-K through 10th within the past 17 years, with a focus on middle and high school since 2009. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Full Bio As Submitted. Dr. Michelle Zimmerman.

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