Clark Quinn

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

So it’s hard to want to quibble, but she put out what I think is a somewhat irresponsible post on games with the provocative title “ Why Games Don’t Teach “ So it’s only fair that I raise my objections, though the comments do a great job also of pointing out the problem. The evidence is there.

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Web Courseworks

APRIL 25, 2011

This past week our gaming department at Web Courseworks has posted a new blog entry on Games Can Teach , about an intriguing experimental game that the University of Michigan Institute of Museum and Library Studies has been using to tackle a trending problem in today’s academic world: bad research habits.

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 5, 2022

This post includes workshop pricing, useful tools and resources for L&D professionals, volunteering and internship guidelines, scenarios, games, and diverse stock images. This article has pricing breakdowns for three different workshops, including one virtual one. A tool for creating online communities that feel more like a game.

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WBT Systems

MAY 23, 2017

Learning is part of their character and they seek it out wherever they can find it by: Reading blogs, articles, reports, tip sheets, white papers, ebooks, and books. As behavioral scientists learn more about the brain, their findings on habit development have been the basis of countless articles in traditional and digital media.

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Experiencing eLearning

MAY 24, 2022

7 Articles To Help You Improve Your eLearning Designs. GitHub – ChapelR/tw-analytics: Quickly add Google analytics to Twine games (and other web apps) from the command line. This hasn’t been updated in 2 years, but it’s a tool for adding Google Analytics tracking to Twine games. Kimberly Goh.

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Kitaboo

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The constantly growing needs of the education sector have added to the pressures of teaching. With a sea of information available at their fingertips, the tech-savvy generation is no longer satisfied with the traditional form of teaching, where the instructor uses the lecture form to deliver lessons aided by some simple teaching aids.

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Upside Learning

JULY 11, 2012

As our forays into game-based learning continue, so does the research. Learning From Game Design: 11 Gambits For Influencing User Behaviour. Learning From Game Design: 11 Gambits For Influencing User Behaviour. Katie Salen on Game Design and Learning. An older but still relevant article about learning curves in games.

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CourseArc

APRIL 14, 2020

PK-5: ESL Games – Games for learning English as a second language. 6-12: Scholastic Learn at Home – Day-by-day projects and articles. PK-5: Education.com – Free access to lesson plans, worksheets, and online games. PK-5: Minecraft: Education – Open world game that promotes problem solving.

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Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Just read an article in our local newspaper that indicated the state of Pennsylvania spent $30 million dollars last year on testing. Games would be so much better at teaching application. Games would be so much better at teaching application. MCQs are not always the best choice, though. How long did it take?

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Ed App

JANUARY 18, 2021

In today’s article, we would like to present a few contemporary teaching methods and how they’re being put into good use. One of the ancient teaching methods, the Socratic method of teaching, is still being used in today’s teaching. In what ways is knowledge being passed on?

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LearnDash

MAY 23, 2024

Understanding these preferences can help tailor teaching methods to better match the needs of different students, ultimately enhancing the effectiveness of instruction through the four learning styles: Visual: Appeals to students who thrive on visual stimuli like images, charts, diagrams, and videos.

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Kitaboo

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Here’s where interactive quizzes and games can act as great tools to ensure student involvement and facilitate learning effectively. These activities can elevate standard teaching techniques and boost knowledge retention by reinforcing key concepts. Why Design Interactive Quizzes and Games for Classroom Teaching?

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Hurix Digital

OCTOBER 27, 2023

In this article, you’ll learn about the importance of AI in curriculum design and what to teach in an AI curriculum for K5 students. Artificial intelligence is the art of teaching computers how to make decisions. Students can design art, program games, and even robots. What Is Artificial Intelligence for K5 Students?

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Kapp Notes

JULY 5, 2016

Recently, Deena Skolnick Weisberg, a senior fellow in the department of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, wrote an interesting article titled “ Why kids can learn more from tales of fantasy than realism. Why include a fantasy element in the design of learning games for adults. General Look at Fantasy.

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eLearning Industry

OCTOBER 17, 2020

This article looks at how games can be effective educational tools for children, teenagers, or even adults. Games have been increasingly seen as useful for teaching both skills and concepts in multimodal ways. How game-based learning connects to Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences is explored.

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Hurix Digital

JULY 14, 2023

Game-based learning is a teaching strategy that invokes games to achieve specific learning outcomes. As such, game-based learning is a supplemental tool that K12 educators use in classrooms across the globe. Indeed, educational video games are designed to support, rather than replace traditional teaching methods.

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eLearning Industry

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a potential game-changer in L&D, offering new tools for teaching. This article explores using AI to coach learners: the distinctive features of AI coaching, its advantages and limitations, ethical considerations, and what is required for its development.

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Reflection Software

MARCH 16, 2022

Video games are often given a bad rap when it comes to a child’s development. We’ve all read articles where they are linked to aggression or anti-social behavior, however, many experts also credit video games with positive benefits, including teaching kids high-level thinking skills that they’ll use in the future.

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CourseArc

APRIL 14, 2020

PK-5: ESL Games – Games for learning English as a second language. 6-12: Scholastic Learn at Home – Day-by-day projects and articles. PK-5: Education.com – Free access to lesson plans, worksheets, and online games. PK-5: Minecraft: Education – Open world game that promotes problem solving.

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Storyboard Hero

AUGUST 30, 2023

In this exciting blog article, we’re about to unveil the hidden wonders of storyboarding in education. From igniting creativity to simplifying complex concepts, storyboarding has become a game-changer in education, transforming the way educators teach and students learn. Woman drawing cartoon sketch at workplace, closeup.

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Knowledge Guru

OCTOBER 5, 2013

A while back we did a post listing 100 Great Game Based Learning and Gamification Resources , and since then we’ve done an occasional series called GBL Picks to try and curate information for you. So in line with that mission, we’d like to recommend 5 great blogs about serious games and gamification (besides our own of course).

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Upside Learning

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

While turning everything into a game sure seems like fun, it’s not as easy as it sounds. This article from Digital Pedagog explores the trend towards gamification, as well as some of its criticism. The GameiT Handbook illustrates how games or elements of games can be included in educational practice, and to what end.

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Ed App

AUGUST 4, 2022

Looking for great employee engagement articles to read? We’ve listed down the best articles for all things employee engagement. Each article lists down tips and tricks you can apply to improve your current training programs. Employee Engagement Articles # 1 – 10 Virtual Employee Engagement Activities by EdApp.

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Kapp Notes

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Walked on the beach in the morning and presented Gadgets, Games and Gizmos right before lunch. Here the slides from my presentation: Gadgets, Games and Gizmos for Learning: Teach on the Beach. Here is the audio version of my Training Quarterly article titled Improving Training: Thinking Like a Game Developer.

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Upside Learning

JANUARY 3, 2011

A very popular myth surrounding game-based learning is that it involves learning through video games. This article showcases The Healing Blade , a card game which is slowly gaining popularity among medical students in the United States. In the game you play as either an Apothecary or a Lord of Pestilence.

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Ed App

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The rise of online learning today is eminent, and the best way to make the most out of it is by investing in the best online teaching platform that can help you give your learners the best learning experience. In this article, we’ll provide you a quick run-down of the 10 best online teaching platforms to consider.

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Folio3

APRIL 10, 2023

Gamification In Moodle And Games Using game mechanics and games, gamification in Moodle is one of the best methods to engage and inspire students. Game mechanics are popular gameplay strategies used to stoke rivalry and learners’ desire to “win.” Here is a link to the most current version.

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Kapp Notes

JUNE 23, 2009

Violence at a Youth Hockey Game. Introduction Recently I appeared on a local radio talk show to speak about some of the benefits of Video Games for education. Then he contended that video games can't teach ethics, empathy or other important skills. Do sports always teach these laudable values?

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Knowledge Guru

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

The Knowledge Guru team is obviously very interested in the future of game based learning, and right now that future is bright. We’re on a mission to educate the Instructional Design community and the decision makers in Training and Development about game based learning and its true potential. 7 Great Educational Apps And Games.

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Paradiso Solutions

AUGUST 18, 2023

In today’s digital era, where technology has become an integral part of our lives, game-based learning emerges as a captivating and effective educational approach. Combining the allure of interactive games with the quest for knowledge, game-based learning has gained momentum as a promising solution to engage learners in a digital world.

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LearnDash

MAY 29, 2013

For many years now the benefits of gaming in educational settings has been seen as an effective way to further education in K-12 settings. Generally, schools and teachers alike seem to be bringing games into the classroom. I have always thought that the game has to be engaging if it is to be effective. gamification'

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Knowledge Guru

JUNE 5, 2013

The Knowledge Guru team is obviously very interested in the future of game based learning, and right now that future is bright. We’re on a mission to educate the Instructional Design community and the decision makers in Training and Development about game based learning and its true potential. We are setting out to change that.

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Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 23, 2013

And then presenting on Five Things that Instructional Designers can Learn from Game Designers. Five Things Game Designers Can Teach eLearning Designers from Karl Kapp. Here are the five elements of thinking like a game designer. Here is some information on thinking like a game designer.

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KnowledgeOne

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

University students can now learn game design anywhere, at their own pace, from some of the world’s best game developers. KnowledgeOne, Ubisoft and Concordia University are joining forces to bring the expertise of the video game development studio to campuses around the world. A learning journey.

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KnowledgeOne

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The Game Creators’ Odyssey is the gateway to an epic quest where learners acquire valuable knowledge on game creation. The first one, Rational Game Design, explores the ways games are made, from player skills to game mechanics and atomic parameters and their signs and feedback. The program is split into 2 acts.

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Upside Learning

JANUARY 6, 2012

With our increasing focus on Game Based Learning, each week sees us sharing interesting articles and resources about Game Based Learning on varied social networking platforms. This article from the MindShift Blog underscores the importance of play in learning. Teaching Science Through Video Game Design.

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LearningGuild

MARCH 3, 2013

In a recent article in Learning Solutions Magazine, “Why Games Don’t Teach,” Ruth Clark says it’s “not that games can’t teach, but that advocating games as a main or even frequent instructional strategy is misleading.”

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