“A voluntary attempt to overcome unnecessary obstacles.” That’s one very dry, but interesting way to describe play. The role of play in learning–given the chance–is incredible–both in intensity, duration, and impact everything else connected to…
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7 Innovative Strategies To Create Learning Badges
Learning badges are pretty cool. On the surface they seem a bit like the gold stars of yesteryear, and they are–but they’re better. A badge is simply a visual icon that represents something–a talent, skill, achievement,…
Making The Gamification Of Financial Literacy Work
This is a guest post by Neale Godfrey Making The Gamification Of Financial Literacy Work Technology allows for instantaneous feedback and allows for immediate adjustment. The days of kids sitting in a classroom forced to learn…
How Digital Platforms Are Disrupting Learning
Media is becoming increasingly digitized, and we learn through, among other processes, consumption of media. It makes sense then that digital platforms just might be changing the way learning happens. A “platform” can be defined…
1 Certainty & 25 Possibilities: What To Expect From Education In 2013
Guessing what the future of education holds is equal parts logic and guesswork. The logical part is simpler–take current trends and trace their arc further, doing your best to account for minor aberrations. If the…
A Case Study In Gamification
Gamification is a trend that has gained momentum in industries from business to education. Often confused with game-based learning, gamification is simply the application of “game-like components”–also called “encouragement mechanics” to a non-game entity. Offering…
Rethinking Grading In A 21st Century Project-Based Learning Environment
Summary: In Project-Based Learning, achievements can encourage students by clarifying complexity and rewarding nuance in performance Whether a letter or a number, any singular alphanumeric expression meant to evaluate a student’s understanding or academic performance…
Learning Simulation & Serious Game Profile: Rhet Sims
Simulations and Serious Games Registry Profile: Rhet Sims Title Rhet Sims Version Other versions Sponsor/Producer Developer Peter Shea & Jim Grenier Series Number in Series Company Description Description Rhetorical simulations (Rhet Sims) are interactive texts designed…
Badgestack Is An Open-Source Tool For Gamifying Learning
Microcredentials Whether you call them microcredentials, trophies, or badges, the idea of documenting progress and making trends visible is becoming increasingly popular across increasingly diverse digital platforms. While this approach fits naturally into literal games,…
Video Games In Learning? These 50 Videos Explain What’s Possible
Gaming in education is a really big deal, and a very fun way to get students more involved and interested in education. Board games, video games, even active outdoor games all have an important place…
5 eLearning Options For Lifelong Learners
As research continues to support the value of a college degree and an increasing number of people are taking advantage of the opportunities offered by furthering their education, you may feel a bit overwhelmed. For some, the thought of…
50 Best Twitter Feeds To Follow Educational Gaming
It always seems like the media and parent groups want to rush after video games in a flurry of pitchforks and torches for the allegedly horrendous influence they hold over the youth of today. Debate…
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