via scoop.it Very interesting! What does this mean to your praxis? Are we missing an audience? Could we improve engagement?
Month: May 2011
Declaration of Education | Write Your Declaration
via declarationofeducation.com Every once in a while, all the stars align, and an opportunity to both teach and participate in social action arises. Tomorrow, May 10, 2011, is one of those days. It’s the Great American Teach In. What will you do t…
Why Videogames are Such a Force in Learning, Civics, and Social Innovation on Vimeo
via vimeo.com As gamers play, they build structures to succeed. They build communities to meet their goals. They gain access to knowledge to complete their missions. This transfers to civics. BUT, we have to create environments where they feel emp…
Cool Cat Teacher Blog: QR Code Classroom Implementation Guide
via coolcatteacher.blogspot.com QR codes can help with a gaming atmosphere for gathering knowledge. Hunt for the info. Collect it in a portfolio. Earn points. Need to explore this.
Kids With Cystic Fibrosis Breathe Easier Thanks To Video Games | Fast Company
via fastcompany.com Now, these are life-changing games that are relevant and meaningful.
Using Digital-Age Tools to Prepare Students for the Future
How New Digital Media and the Internet are Fueling an Innovative Surge in Communication, Creativity and Collaboration. from DML Research Hub on Vimeo. Shout out to NWP’s Elyse Eidman-Aadahl! What a wonderful video reiterating the importance of und…
Teacher Challenge
via teacherchallenge.edublogs.org
Kids as Resources to Inform and Transform Curriculum
Loved this video for its honesty. Constance Steinkuhler cuts to the chase and stops me from making similar missteps. Gaming engages, but it’s not about knowing tons about the games. It’s not about being gaming experts. It’s about knowing how to br…
Please Take this Gaming Survey
Racial Microaggressions
Replace “therapist” with “teacher” and “client” with “student”. Incredible start to uncomfortable yet imperative conversations.
Persistent Pondering 