Approximate Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Wall Must Come Down | Learning From Hollywood. Some years ago I did a survey with public school teachers to see if they were using games in school, and if not, why not. Some of the obvious and significant … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteGamasutra – Features – Sponsored Feature: Data-Oriented Design – Now And In The Future. I know I probably shouldn’t care, but it really irks me when people attach a schnazzy new name to an old idea a claim the idea … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minute[PT] Pseudoteaching: MIT Physics | Action-Reaction. Here’s a lovely label I’ve been wanting for years. Pseudoteaching is something you realize you’re doing after you’ve attempted a lesson which from the outset looks like it should result in student learning, but … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteScreen Time For Kids: Is it Learning or a Brain Drain? | MindShift. For me, it all boils down to just a few things: 1. In all things, moderation. And balance. Technology is great and kids should have access to … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteThere. It’s been said. iPads for College Classrooms? Not So Fast, Some Professors Say. – Technology – The Chronicle of Higher Education. early studies indicate that these finger-based tablets are passive devices that have limited use in higher education. professors … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis came across the Serious Games list today and I thought it was worth sharing: Serious Game Classification : The online classification of Serious Games. This just came across the serious games list and may be of interest. This is … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 2 minutesThere are thousands (maybe even millions) of examples of the Decorative Media Principle out there in the Internets. The Decorative Media Principle involves creating a visually pleasing background and other decorations for a worksheet, website, etc. that is usually thematically … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteHarmonizing. What an evil thing to do to such a benevolent word. Banned in Beijing – NYTimes.com. (Nicholas Kristof, Jan. 22, 2011) I really think we should STOP trying to help the Chinese government. I keep getting these invitations from … Continue reading