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Game-Based Learning Gains Steam in Higher Education: Triseum Raises $1.43 Million to Transform Educational Experiences for Students

EdNews Daily

million, on the heels of their official market launch and initial game release due June 1st, 2016, raising the total investment to nearly $2 million. Triseum has grown to over thirty staff, incorporating former Texas A&M University students, professors and leading experts in game development from around the country.

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The New Revenue Source Catching on with Game-Based Learning: Mom and Dad

Edsurge

When Julia Rivard Dexter first launched her game-based learning startup, Squiggle Park , she was hoping to reverse declining literacy rates by creating games that were so fun and engaging kids would want to play in their free time. Take codeSpark , a Pasadena, Calif.-based

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Using Games to Help Reluctant Readers and Writers (and More)

The CoolCatTeacher

Lee Graham on Episode 569 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Dr. Lee Graham is working with teachers to teach them principles of game-based learning to teach writing. Her anecdotes of classroom behavior-changing results are – pardon the pun – game-changing.

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How to Use Fortnite in the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

In his prior role as a Computer Science teacher, he created a custom-made curriculum, using elements of game design and game-based learning, to captivate and engage his students.

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Top 100 Sites/Apps of 2014

Technology Tidbits

However, that''s not to say that there isn''t a good amount of websites and Learning Management Systems showing up as well. Otus - A fantastic and easy to use 1:1 learning solution for mobile classrooms (i.e Pixel Press Floors - An amazing iOS app for Game Based Learning that allows students to create their own game by drawing.

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Augmented Reality Lessons You Can Use Now

The CoolCatTeacher

In 2014, Mitch co-founded Edchat Interactive with Tom Whitby and Steve Anderson. Mitch helps organizations succeed in the education market. Additionally, Mitch co-founded Academic Business Advisors in 2005, to help organizations reach teachers and students in the US.

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Gaming in Education 2014 Starts Tonight! Schedule and Attending Information.

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Our 2014 Gaming in Education online conference start tonight! Whether you''re passionate about game-based learning or just getting your toes wet, Gaming in Ed celebrates the value that games offer in educational settings.