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A lot of talk, press, and focus in this era of learning is on common core standards and 21st century skills and literacies. What is often neglected is the importance of building social emotional s... 
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Video games can be used to educate through repetition and feedback, but they can also have some less-than-positive side effects. Learn about how video games can improve the educational experience as well as hinder it.
Maarja Sinisalu's curator insight,
December 10, 2015 10:13 PM
Artikkel toob visuaalselt välja videomängu põhise õppe tugevused ja nõrkused.
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The gaming expert shares insights into why video games are such effective learning tools.
Ryan's curator insight,
December 1, 2016 4:22 AM
James Paul Gee is a visionary for learning with video games. I strongly suggest educators to watch.
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Video games are a digital manifestation of a very basic human behavior: play
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The Learning Games Network is a non-profit spin-off of the MIT Education Arcade dedicated to sparking innovation in games-based learning.
Kasey Howard's curator insight,
September 22, 2016 3:27 AM
Game packs teachers can order and implement in their classrooms. Board games and discussion games are among the variety, not just digital games.
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The positive emotions from play can have long-term benefits
Kasey Howard's curator insight,
September 22, 2016 3:33 AM
Social and emotional positive effects of video games are outlined with roots in hard research. Game based learning can be tremendously positive for students across the board.
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. Here are several things that educators at all levels can do to help make game-based learning a reality in their classrooms and to help spread the word.
Kasey Howard's curator insight,
September 22, 2016 3:37 AM
Powerful suggestions for educators the implement game based learning into their classrooms. One suggestion encourages teachers to play games themselves to better understand gaming culture and to have personal knowledge of what they would be using in their classrooms. Advocacy is also strongly encouraged.
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Games are everywhere and it's time they were brought into the classroom...
Jack Sumaran's comment,
March 22, 2013 4:19 AM
A list of advantages in playing video games on how they can be educative .
Maarja Sinisalu's curator insight,
December 10, 2015 10:23 PM
Video- ja arvutimängud - uus paradigma hariduses. Artiklis on välja toodud erinevad oskused, mida arvutimängud arendavad.
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As the gaming in education continues to grow, one of the foremost experts in the field, Constance Steinkuehler, makes the case for why it's important to pay att...
Kasey Howard's curator insight,
September 22, 2016 3:49 AM
Games can be used as a larger learning system bringing students together rather than isolating them. Discretion is key to implement games when and where appropriate yet still using face to face contact with and amongst students.
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TED Talks Games like World of Warcraft give players the means to save worlds, and incentive to learn the habits of heroes. What if we could harness this gamer power to solve real-world problems? Jane McGonigal says we can, and explains how.
Shadow Quill 's curator insight,
July 31, 2013 8:13 AM
Inspiring video about how gaming can inspire heroes |
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Blogger Judy Willis MD was a neurologist before she became a teacher; she shares some insights about how the brain responds to video games.
Kasey Howard's curator insight,
September 22, 2016 2:55 AM
Dopamine release in the brain motivates students to persevere while gaming when either used for educational purposes or otherwise.
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The Education Arcade explores games that promote learning through authentic and engaging play. TEA's research and development projects focus both on the learning that naturally occurs in popular commercial games, and on the design of games that more vigorously address the educational needs of players.
Kasey Howard's curator insight,
September 22, 2016 2:59 AM
Excellent educational games created with the educator in mind to further students' creative and exploratory skills.
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The platform model of game-based learning resources can help non-gaming teachers vet appropriate classroom games, provide student performance analytics, and include lesson plan ideas.
Kasey Howard's curator insight,
September 22, 2016 3:18 AM
Teachers are more likely to use game based learning if they are themselves gamers. Suggestions on how to remove some of these barriers are described in order to increase the likelihood of non-gaming teachers to bring game based learning initiatives into their classrooms.
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Edutopia's Made With Play series takes a look at game-like learning principles in action and commercial games in real classrooms -- and offers tips and tools for bringing them into your own practice.
Sofie Kokelenberg's curator insight,
December 26, 2013 3:10 PM
Seems like a hands on, structurized partial introduction to game based learning in action: what is already improving classrooms and why.
Kasey Howard's curator insight,
September 22, 2016 3:21 AM
Videos that show game based learning in action in the classroom. Classroom management and formative assessment are among the topics of the various videos.
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One of the most frequent arguments that I heard was that video games were bad for my vision, my health, and my brain. Years later, I still find myself in the battle of schoolwork versus video games. This time I’m arguing with myself, (instead of my Mom) but I’m still sore about losing all those times when I was younger. But now I’m Older! Wiser! And, most importantly, I have access to the Internet! So, Mom, here’s my updated list of reasons on why video games are a totally valid way to spend my time.
Maarja Sinisalu's curator insight,
December 10, 2015 10:17 PM
Artikli autor kirjeldab enda kogemuste põhjal, millist kasu võivad videomängud tuua.
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Game‐Based Learning Twitter:@kkapp By Karl M. Kapp Bloomsburg University July 21, 2013
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The concepts of work and play have become farcically reversed: schoolwork is meant to be superfun and play, like homework, is meant to teach.
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The term millennial refers to the generation following mine, Generation X, who were born between the early 80s and 2001. There certainly may be some differences in the millennial cohort in terms o...
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Check out our list of 50 awesome videos for gaming teachers to discover what experts, teachers, and even students have to say about using games for education.
Kasey Howard's curator insight,
September 22, 2016 3:43 AM
Video resources for teachers who implement games in their classrooms. Game design for students, TED talk about video games and problem solving, application for special education, and neuroscience on how brains react to games are just some highlights from the list.
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Dr.James Paul Gee, Opening Keynote by Games for Change on Livestream - Livestream.com...
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Video games often combine elements of social networking. This article is a terrific gateway to resources for anyone that seeks to make video games part of a school community.
The ability to create simulations such as supervisory, leadership, ethical all come together in this type of copmbined toolset.
A social perspective on video games.