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New research on game-based learning shows that games can impact positively on...
In a new study, conducted by The National Foundation for Educational Research in England and Wales (NFER) found that game-based learning shows that “games can impact positively on problem solving...
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Educational Gaming favored by Fed Grant Competition
Leila Meyer writes that; “The United States Department of Education (ED) has overwhelmingly favored educational gaming in its annual Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract awards. This...
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Learn Algebra in Minutes with a Video Game
Jordan Shapiro writes that; “On average, it took 41 minutes and 44 seconds for students to master Algebra skills during the Washington State Algebra Challenge using the DragonBox App. The Challenge,...
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Senate bill encourages learning via video games
Matt Benoit of Washington State University, writes that Senate Bill 6104 would; “…create a committee to examine how interactive gaming can boost student involvement and achievement, and create a pilot...
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Games Can Help Struggling Students Learn
Allie Bidwell, of US News, writes that; “It seems like kids do everything online these days – and school is no exception. More and more, educators are taking advantage of digital advances to...
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The Neuroscience of Game-Based Learning
Paul Howard-Jones, of Bristol University, addresses the topic of Learning Games and “…using uncertain reward within computer games to make learning engaging. There is a clear theoretical basis and...
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Game Worlds facilitate Collaborative, Inquiry-Based, and Self-Directed learning
Jason Haas, of MIT, writes that; “Commercial massively multiplayer online games, or MMOs, like World of Warcraft offer a number of features common to great learning environments. These games are, to...
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Learning Civic Engagement through Gaming – Kurt Squire Explains How
This video, from Edutopia, is so timely and significant! Kurt Squires gives me hope for the future of the United States, hope for young players/citizens, and hope for games’ role in civic...
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EdGamer Celebrates Three Years of PodCasting about Games and Learning!
Congratulations Zach and Gerry, keep up the good work! From the EdGamer show notes; EdGamer 129: Our 3 Year Manniversary This week on EdGamer 129 we celebrate our 3 year manniversasy! Relive all the...
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California School Integrates Games and Learning
From PBS – News Hour “At first glance, it might seem like the students who attend the private K-12 New Roads School in Santa Monica, California, are simply playing video and computer games all day....
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