I was asked to talk with the North Star Summer Institute 2011 folks about how to continue to be active in this fantastic, life-changing organization. It got me thinking about all of the incredible growth opportunities NWP has afforded me. So here …
Month: June 2011
Gaming Infographic
Source: Online Education
Newell sees no distinction ‘between games and educational games’ | Joystiq
via joystiq.com Are legislators paying attention? Administrators? How many more people need to say this for there to be real change in more schools?
What do you love? by Google
Check out http://www.google.com/whatdoyoulove/# Cool mashup of browsing various media.
TEDxManitoba – Rick Van Eck – The Gaming of Educational Transformation
More on the why games work in education. Great overview of theoretical and pedagogical foundations of game design and its place in education.
Edmodo | Secure Social Learning Network for Teachers and Students
via edmodo.com FaceBook-esque platform for classroom social networking and media.
The Curfew
via thecurfewgame.com Best Educational Game from Games for Change. This might be the one to really get me playing.
Three Qualities That Make Video Games Better Teachers Than Teachers | EdReach
via edreach.us We must not fight this notion, but we should accept this and develop strategies to better engage and educate our students.
ISTE Unplugged – home
via isteunplugged.com If I can’t be there, this will help me to stay current! Thanks!!
GameSalad – Game creation for everyone ™ – GameSalad Arcade
via gamesalad.com WOW!!! This looks great. Gotta play.
Persistent Pondering 