Coursera Gamification: Curiouser and Curiouser – Cheating in a course with no credentials.

Approximate Reading Time: 2 minutesIt seems that people out here at the Interwebs are searching around using the problem statement in the (my) coursera gamification course. Hmmmm, I say. I decided to make my learning experience public because I thought it might be interesting … Continue reading →

Theories of Games and Interaction for Design (2: 3 Queries)

Approximate Reading Time: 4 minutesThese are public postings of my writings for the first course of the Graduate Certificate Program in Serious Game Design and Research at Michigan State University. Each week, we are also required to post three questions for the rest of … Continue reading →

Theories of Games and Interaction for Design (2: Education vs Learning)

Approximate Reading Time: 3 minutesThis is a re-posting of my reflection for the first course of the Graduate Certificate Program in Serious Game Design and Research at Michigan State University. Please note: these posts are not intended as any kind of commentary on or … Continue reading →

Theories of Games and Interaction for Design (2: 3 Responses)

Approximate Reading Time: 5 minutesThese are public postings of my writings for the first course of the Graduate Certificate Program in Serious Game Design and Research at Michigan State University. Each week, we are required to post three responses/reactions to queries posted by other … Continue reading →

Link: PurposeGames.com – Create & Play Online Games

Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minutePurposeGames.com – Create & Play Online Games Create your own games, host your own groups / classes, study for a test, or just dazzle us with your knowledge. tags: education game learning geography flash Posted from Diigo. The rest of … Continue reading →

Links: A couple of Geography Quizzes

Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteHere are a couple of sites that let you test your knowledge of geography. There are some kinds of learning for which simple rote learning and repitition are appropriate – this is one. Test Your Geography Knowledge Rethinking Schools Middle … Continue reading →

Link: The 20 Best Blogs About Game-Based Learning – Online Colleges

Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteI haven’t really had a chance to look this over yet; if you have any opinions, feel free to comment. The 20 Best Blogs About Game-Based Learning – Online Colleges August 7, 2012 Adults these days (especially those who love … Continue reading →

Where I’ve Been Online (Weekly: Sept. 2 – 8 )

Approximate Reading Time: 2 minutes~ A record of places on the web I want to remember ~ 07 Sep 12 Title: Early Spay and Neuter | AKC Canine Health Foundation About:In this podcast we hear from Dr. Benjamin Hart, a distinguished professor emeritus and … Continue reading →