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Hi Heather,
I'm starting a website in the spring of 2010 that will include a wiki with (hopefully) the same type of information, as well as other resources. Can you provide me with a link to your wiki so that I can see what you've done so far?
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Good resources Heather!
I have some that I have put up for a class I offered
videogamesaslearningtools.wikispaces.com
vgAlt.com
I have actually been using a few games in learning. visit my wiki http://gamingteachers.wikispaces.com
Hi All,
I am working on a wiki project to collect links to video games along with ideas on how it can be used in a traditional classroom setting. I'm not looking for simulations, but actual games that teach some concept. I'm more interested in us...
Hi Nathalie,
Thanks for posting your blog. I'm looking for games that can be used for educational purposes. I am putting together a wiki with games and ideas on how they might be used. Let me know if you have any other suggestions. I haven't crea...
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- About Me:
- I am an instructional designer for a community college in Illinois. I am currently taking a graduate class called "Games and Simulations in Education". I'm looking forward to learning about how games can improve learning in the classroom.
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- http://hdowd.blogspot.com/
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Using video games in creative ways for learning
Hi All,
I am working on a wiki project to collect links to video games along with ideas on how it can be used in a traditional classroom setting. I'm not looking for simulations, but actual games that teach some concept. I'm more interested in using games in creative ways rather than the typical drill and practice type games. I have not started the wiki yet, but I will post it when I do. I'd love to know any ideas of games you've used in your classrooms and more importantly, HOW you used them.… Continue
I am working on a wiki project to collect links to video games along with ideas on how it can be used in a traditional classroom setting. I'm not looking for simulations, but actual games that teach some concept. I'm more interested in using games in creative ways rather than the typical drill and practice type games. I have not started the wiki yet, but I will post it when I do. I'd love to know any ideas of games you've used in your classrooms and more importantly, HOW you used them.… Continue
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