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The unGamed Classroom

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From deangroom.wordpress.com - April 2, 2016 5:56 PM
I will freely admit that I have no time for SocMediaEdu types anymore. It's like watching a weird cabaret featuring the neo-Von Trapp singers. I wince at the ego driven need to be at the 'cool' conference, simply to churn our a  cover of someone else's song. ix years on from Minecraft's initial steps into Six…
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Think Zone Games

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From thinkzonegames.com - April 9, 2016 2:36 AM
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ABOUT THINKZONE

"Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, ThinkZone is a one-stop learning portal for research-based apps, games, and interactive tools designed for deep learning across the core subjects.

 

The portal features tools developed by the most innovative EdTech companies and educational researchers–many of which have been funded by U.S. federal agencies who have worked with our cohort to help develop educational resources capable of transforming student learning for today’s learners.

 

All learning apps and games are assembled into manageable learning tracks that make them simple to integrate with existing curriculum throughout the school year and maximize their impact on student performance."

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Explore the Pros, Cons of Gamification in Online Education

Explore the Pros, Cons of Gamification in Online Education | Digital Delights - Avatars, Virtual Worlds, Gamification | Scoop.it
From www.usnews.com - February 16, 2016 7:00 PM
To keep students engaged, some faculty incorporate game-design elements into online classes.
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EDUCATION EDITION - #Minecraft Education Edition

EDUCATION EDITION - #Minecraft Education Edition | Digital Delights - Avatars, Virtual Worlds, Gamification | Scoop.it
From education.minecraft.net - February 17, 2016 1:44 AM
At its core, Minecraft is an open world that promotes creativity, collaboration, and problem solving.
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MomentCam - for Avatars

MomentCam - for Avatars | Digital Delights - Avatars, Virtual Worlds, Gamification | Scoop.it
From www.mymomentcam.com - February 15, 2016 1:23 PM
Turn yourself into funny cartoon!
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Game Based Learning Has Practical Applications for Nontraditional Students

Game Based Learning Has Practical Applications for Nontraditional Students | Digital Delights - Avatars, Virtual Worlds, Gamification | Scoop.it
From www.edsurge.com - January 19, 2016 7:00 PM
Can game-based learning help nontraditional students improve outcomes? That’s the central question behind a report released today by Muzzy Lane Software, a Newbury, Mass.-based game development platform.Game-based experiences like role-playing scenarios and puzzles can let students test competenc
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Is the Educational Games Industry Falling Into the Same Trap It Did 20 Years Ago?

Is the Educational Games Industry Falling Into the Same Trap It Did 20 Years Ago? | Digital Delights - Avatars, Virtual Worlds, Gamification | Scoop.it
From www.edsurge.com - February 6, 2016 7:00 PM
Carmen Sandiego has reappeared.Last November, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt released “Carmen Sandiego Returns,” the first iPad and iPhone version of the classic game in which players use their geography knowledge to track Carmen and her goons across the world. Her re-emergence coincides with a resurgenc
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Game Genre Map: The Cognitive Threshold in Strategy Games

Game Genre Map: The Cognitive Threshold in Strategy Games | Digital Delights - Avatars, Virtual Worlds, Gamification | Scoop.it
From quanticfoundry.com - January 20, 2016 5:03 AM
Using data from over 140,000 gamers worldwide, we map out games in the Strategy genre to reveal the cognitive threshold between Strategy and Excitement.
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Laborious Cretin's comment, February 12, 2016 8:45 AM
Study suggests playing video games improves real-world navigation skills http://www.dailydot.com/geek/video-games-navigation-study/?tw=dd Action game players make more correct decisions per unit time. http://www.gizmag.com/video-games-increase-decision-making-abilities/16397/ What types of video games improve brain function? http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/10/151001093837.htm Playlist (9 talks): Talks on how games can improve your life https://www.ted.com/playlists/274/talks_on_how_games_can_improve
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2015 Reflections on #Games and #Gamification for Learning

2015 Reflections on #Games and #Gamification for Learning | Digital Delights - Avatars, Virtual Worlds, Gamification | Scoop.it
From karlkapp.com - January 13, 2016 5:10 AM
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Virtual-Reality Lab Explores New Kinds of Immersive Learning

Virtual-Reality Lab Explores New Kinds of Immersive Learning | Digital Delights - Avatars, Virtual Worlds, Gamification | Scoop.it
From chronicle.com - December 8, 2015 10:56 AM
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Reality Editor - Connect and manipulate the functionality of physical objects

Reality Editor - Connect and manipulate the functionality of physical objects | Digital Delights - Avatars, Virtual Worlds, Gamification | Scoop.it
From www.realityeditor.org - December 10, 2015 11:05 AM
A new kind of tool for empowering you to connect and manipulate the functionality of physical objects.
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ELA | Games | Amplify

ELA | Games | Amplify | Digital Delights - Avatars, Virtual Worlds, Gamification | Scoop.it
From www.amplify.com - December 10, 2015 9:24 AM
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Gamification And Self-Determination Theory

Gamification And Self-Determination Theory | Digital Delights - Avatars, Virtual Worlds, Gamification | Scoop.it
From www.science20.com - December 9, 2015 12:12 PM
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A Beginner’s Journey Into Virtual Reality 

A Beginner's Journey Into Virtual Reality - Life Learning - Medium
From medium.com - April 6, 2016 6:01 AM
Warning: This is a visual journey. Prepare for a lot of GIFs.
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Gameful lessons focus on the learning, not the product

Gameful lessons focus on the learning, not the product | Digital Delights - Avatars, Virtual Worlds, Gamification | Scoop.it
From www.iste.org - March 9, 2016 12:17 PM
One way to motivate students to succeed is to employ gameful learning strategies like offering XP points, leaderboards and badges to projects and assignments.
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February 21, 2016 8:08 AM
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New Technology Brings Finger-Level Precision To VR

New Technology Brings Finger-Level Precision To VR | Digital Delights - Avatars, Virtual Worlds, Gamification | Scoop.it
From www.fastcompany.com - February 17, 2016 9:00 AM
Leap Motion's Orion lets developers create virtual reality apps that incorporate users' finger movements.
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Artificial Intelligence: Gods, egos and Ex Machina

Artificial Intelligence: Gods, egos and Ex Machina | Digital Delights - Avatars, Virtual Worlds, Gamification | Scoop.it
From www.theguardian.com - January 26, 2016 6:49 AM
Even with its flaws, last year’s Ex Machina perfectly captured the curious relationship between artificial intelligence, God and ego. A tiny change in its closing moments would have given it an intriguing new dimension.
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About science fiction
Chris Carter's comment, May 9, 2016 3:28 AM
Two of my Morality & Ethics students chose as their research topic the question of rights for AI. We are loving the research, which questions what it means to be human, and the origins of rights. Profound learning going on here!
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The Reality Of Virtual Reality: What Are Its Practical Implications For eLearning?

The Reality Of Virtual Reality: What Are Its Practical Implications For eLearning? | Digital Delights - Avatars, Virtual Worlds, Gamification | Scoop.it
From elearningindustry.com - February 13, 2016 2:00 PM
Want to know about the practical implications of Virtual Reality for eLearning? Check the practical implications of Virtual Reality for eLearning. 
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Amazon Releases Its Own Game Engine For Free

Amazon Releases Its Own Game Engine For Free | Digital Delights - Avatars, Virtual Worlds, Gamification | Scoop.it
From kotaku.com - February 9, 2016 4:27 AM
Amazon’s releasing their very own game engine. Lumberyard, as they call it, is based on Crytek’s famous CryEngine, and can be used to develop games for both PC and consoles. It’s also free to download, and comes with “no seat fees, subscription fees, or requirements to share revenue.”
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ITyStudio - Simulation Games

ITyStudio - Simulation Games | Digital Delights - Avatars, Virtual Worlds, Gamification | Scoop.it
From www.itystudio.com - January 29, 2016 8:31 AM
WHAT FOR?
BEHAVIOURAL
SIMULATIONS Simulate the most diverse situations (in management, sales force, communications, etc.) using ITyStudio and its library of characters and varied settings Use avatars and choose their movements and attitudes from a variety of available
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eLearning Games Archives - eLearning Industry

eLearning Games Archives - eLearning Industry | Digital Delights - Avatars, Virtual Worlds, Gamification | Scoop.it
From elearningindustry.com - January 13, 2016 8:16 AM
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DEF CON 23 - Amit Ashbel & Maty Siman - Game of Hacks: Play, Hack & Track - 101 Track https://youtu.be/6wiBl3lohu4
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Your Top Three Gamification LMSs for 2016

Your Top Three Gamification LMSs for 2016 | Digital Delights - Avatars, Virtual Worlds, Gamification | Scoop.it
From elearninfo247.com - January 6, 2016 2:51 PM
Find out who lands in the top three gamification LMSs in 2016.
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A literature review of gamification design frameworks

From www.slideshare.net - September 17, 2015 5:27 AM
This paper presents a review of the literature on gamification design frameworks. Gamification, understood as the use of game design elements in other contexts…
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TeacherGaming LLC

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From www.teachergaming.com - December 10, 2015 9:25 AM
TeacherGaming LLC - Keep Learning Fun! Creators of MinecraftEdu and KerbalEdu.
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QuizWitz

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From www.quizwitz.com - December 10, 2015 8:13 AM
QuizWitz is the world’s first party game that turns your smart device into a controller and lets you join a global community of quiz creators!
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