All Blog Posts (22)

classroom games

Since Halloween, our kids have only been focused on video games and candy. We need to make sure our Dental Plan is current :). This has my mind rolling about how these things could serve educationally. Satellite Internet Service Providers are beginning to think about how Internet games can reach into the classr… Continue

Added by Cindy Fallsen on November 6, 2009 at 3:24pm — No Comments

Help Needed for Feature Article about Games in the Classroom

Hey all; I recently graduated from Kent State University after teaching three composition classes which focused on video games, and I agreed to write a feature about my experience for the website 1UP.com. For the article, I'm going to need to interview others who did the same thing (preferably in college composition classes, though general use of games in the classroom can work as well) so my scope can be a bit wider than my own story. If you'd like to contribute -- basically, answer a few ques… Continue

Added by Bob Mackey on November 2, 2009 at 12:36pm — No Comments

Teachers, I need your feedback!

I've just joined Ning and Video Games as Learning Tools. As a grad student studying how to use commercial games for education, this is a great find for me. I'm planning to begin building a web-based resource for teachers who are interested in using commercial games in their classrooms, but do not have a strong background in gaming. I'd truly appreciate any feedback that you can provide on my approach. You can read more about my "big idea" on… Continue

Added by Max Lieberman on October 31, 2009 at 3:28pm — No Comments

Brain Game Puzzle

Onlinegames4free.me Continue

Added by agni on October 29, 2009 at 7:09am — No Comments

Surviving Newspapers

How are newspapers going to survive in the new world. I hope they can find better ways than to use Call Center Software to put calls in at dinner or take out more ads for International Travel Insurance. I was reading today about a newspaper in Rochester, NY that has created a game that is an alternative reality. It is helping them to shore up… Continue

Added by Cindy Fallsen on October 19, 2009 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Release of iClone4

After a long wait and expectation, Reallusion has finally released the RC version of iClone4 this week. The product is scheduled to be launched in the 1st week of October. Great for motivating pupils See Here Continue

Added by Brian Richardson on October 4, 2009 at 12:32pm — No Comments

Studying Games in School: a Framework for Media Education

This paper explores how media education principles can be extended to digital games, and whether the notion of ‘game literacy’ is an appropriate metaphor for thinking about the study of digital games in schools Case Study Continue

Added by Brian Richardson on September 8, 2009 at 12:30pm — No Comments

I am learning : GCSE SATs Games Based Revision and Assessment

Just seen this demo today . I am learning is a games based revision and assessment system proven to raise results. This is presently being developled to the UK curriculum. I am Learning Continue

Added by Brian Richardson on September 7, 2009 at 3:02pm — No Comments

Another Apps I use at work within Gaming

This application by Immersive Education is a good gaming tool. We target kids around 14-curriculum within the Creative Diploma here in the UK http://www.immersiveeducation.com/missionmaker/unlimited/ Continue

Added by Brian Richardson on August 24, 2009 at 10:01am — No Comments

Award winning training and education authoring solution

Just came across this. It may interest some in the community http://www.marvin.com.au/ Continue

Added by Brian Richardson on August 24, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

Using 3D animation to Motivate Students

As well as my job as an ICT teacher I make models for Iclone http://www.reallusion.com/iclone/. I have used this software to motivate students on topics they find difficult to to understand. A good example was William Shakespeare's "The Tempest. I introduced them to iClone and they were quite happy to go away and learn all about the tempest and come back write there scripts and do editing etc.This gave the students excellent ICT skills as well as English knowledge. Maybe not gaming but not far… Continue

Added by Brian Richardson on August 24, 2009 at 5:17am — No Comments

Using the Wii for Teaching and learning

Thought you guys may be interested in what I am doing at work with the Wii as a teaching aid http://www.newcastleclc.org/Wii.html Continue

Added by Brian Richardson on August 24, 2009 at 5:05am — No Comments

SF0 -- Alternate Reality Games

I am a big fan of SF0. This alternate reality game reminds me of Fluxus Happenings. You become a member, choose tasks, submit proof, and await the judgment of fellow gamers for scoring. If you do not post evidence, you end up being flagged.

… Continue

Added by Brock Dubbels on August 16, 2009 at 6:07pm — No Comments

why did Vivyan send this message?

Is Vivyan really into games as learning tools or does she want to have fun chatting with people on camera? I got a message from her asking if I want to chat on camera and that I would enjoy it. I am curious? Thoughts, comments, suggestions? Vivyan Mcfarland Female New York, NY United States Continue

Added by Deborah Thomas on May 22, 2009 at 11:07am — 1 Comment

Hello to all..Help me please..

Im am working for my final research project for my degree. The title for my project is The effectiveness of computer and video games in learning. Can some one give me a suggestion a method that I can use to run this research... Continue

Added by Izzah on May 7, 2009 at 1:21am — 2 Comments

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

Added by Heather Dowd on April 13, 2009 at 8:54pm — 3 Comments

Adventure Games as a support ot eaducation - Nintendo new release

Escape the Museum -Now available on Nintendo Wii - Release 14/04

Escape the Museum is a great adventure / hidden object game. You will use your Wii remote to solve a variety of puzzles and salvage priceless artifacts Develop your thinking and analytical skills to outsm… Continue

Added by Nathalie on April 10, 2009 at 4:52am — No Comments

New to the group

Hello Everyone Just joined the group and looking forward to the discussions. Few months ago I started to develop a Blog related to Fun Educational Games. Or how can we help and support children learning with video games. Educational Games is a fascinating market. So much is happening... Chat Soon Nathalie Continue

Added by Nathalie on February 19, 2009 at 5:48am — 5 Comments

Hello from Paris / Quick introduction to Pedagame

Hi, A little post to inform you of the creation of a group of French teachers using video games to teach in a junior high school in the suburbs of Paris. If you want to share ideas, links, videos, hints, experiences and tips with us you can join the facebook group we created recently : http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=35210452566. See you. Continue

Added by Julien Llanas on January 26, 2009 at 9:04am — No Comments

free educational games

Hi, I just joined this group hoping that there might be some discussion on video games. I don't see much so I'll ask this question. Any one know any good sources for free educational programs dealing with science or any topic. Here are a couple of good web connections I've used for simulations: http://phet.colorado.edu/simulations/index.php?cat=Featured_Sims http://www.iknowthat.com/com/L3?Area=L2_Science What are some programs you can download for computers not connected to internet? Thank… Continue

Added by Richard Ballard on January 4, 2009 at 3:58pm — 5 Comments

< Previous Post

Featured Blog Posts

SF0 -- Alternate Reality Games

View All

Latest Blog Posts

Monthly Archives

2009

November (2)
October (4)
September (2)
August (6)
May (2)
April (2)
February (1)
January (2)

2008

November (1)

2007

September (1)

Welcome to
Video Games as Learning Tools

Sign Up
or Sign In

About

Brock Dubbels created this Ning Network.

Badge

Loading…

Get Badge

Badges | Report an Issue | Privacy | Terms of Service