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The Games Art Historians Play: Online Game-based Learning in Art History and Museum Contexts

ProfHacker

That listserv discussion suggested there exists considerable confusion about what game-based learning is, so my goal here is to address that practical need. To begin with some definitions, game-based learning differs from gamification in several important ways. Please share in comments! ”

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Modern Learning Strategies: 6 Channels Of 21st Century Learning

TeachThought - Learn better.

Modern Learning Strategies: 6 Channels Of 21st Century Learning. This post has been updated and republished from a 2013 post by Terry Heick. Teachers often wrestle with two big questions: How do people learn, and how can they do it better in a constantly evolving context? learning). .’ by Terry Heick.

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KyEdRPG Spotlight: Chad Collins and "The Academy"

Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

Chad Collins has been with Spencer County Public Schools (KY) since 2013, first as a middle school social studies and ELA teacher, and currently as the campus Gifted and Talented Teacher for Spencer County Middle School (SCMS) as well as Spencer County Elementary School. The display case outside of Chad's classroom.

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Making Video Games for Higher Ed Requires Major Investment. Is It Worth It?

Edsurge

For higher education, with smaller potential audiences and student outcomes at stake, companies are debating whether return on investment is there for game-based learning experiences. Currently the ARTé: Macenas game sells to students for $19.95 For example, W.W. Enter Textbook Publishers. million in 2012.

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Teaching History with Simulations and Game Based Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

History Simulations and Game Based Learning. My students and Dr. Jeff Stanzler from the University of Michigan presented on this in 2013 at the Global Education Conference. If, for example — Let’s say in World War I, Great Britain allies with Germany? For guests and hyperlinks to resources, scroll down.

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Classcraft Raises $7.5 Million to Turn Classrooms into Collaborative Adventure Games

Edsurge

In the first “episode,” which Classcraft released in April, students learn about the value of relationships through a story about about tribes in search of a mystery tower’s secrets. Classcraft’s website also features a marketplace of authored lessons by teachers as examples of ways to use the platform.

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#04: Simple Ways to Find Your Teaching Blindspots in the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

Topics include: Who has blind spots in their teaching and the impact on learning in the classroom. Examples of common teacher blind spots. ” Get your 45-day free Trial of Smart Lab for Game-Based Learning. In 2013, our school was named a National Blue Ribbon School. Happy Thought Leader Thursday!

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