Approximate Reading Time: 5 minutesThis came across my feed the other day. It’s a great example of why it is so important to have people who understand BOTH teaching AND technology. Finding the Most Creative Ways to Help Students Advance At Their Own Pace … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn response to the other day’s post about the differences between these terms, I have produced my own table outlining the differences. You’ll notice mine is a little more complex. That’s because the differences are more complex than the original … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 3 minutesSo many people are confused about the differences between these terms. Unfortunately, this article just muddies the waters further.
Games vs Game-based Learning vs Gamification | The Upside Learning Blog.
It’s a great effort, but I’m afraid none of these are quite right.
Continue readingApproximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteA few months ago I presented at the Innovations in Undergraduate Learning  summit – SFU Public Square – Simon Fraser University. I was asked these two questions: What is the most compelling innovation in undergraduate learning that you have seen? What are three changes … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis is a big part of what I’ve done in my practical gamification approach. See more here. How ‘Deprogramming’ Kids From How to ‘Do School’ Could Improve Learning | MindShift. “I felt I had to remove all the barriers I … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 4 minutesI’m not defending grade inflation, but I also think it’s misguided to think every class contains a statistically normal range of abilities. If courses are focused on learning rather than sorting, then the idea of requiring professors to give out … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 2 minutesI’ve been working on my talk for the EdTechTeam Calgary Summit featuring Google for Education (#gafesummit) and I’ve had a couple of AHA moments regarding gamification. I hate feeling like I’m being manipulated – and this seems to be a … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 2 minutesA previous post complained about being shut down on several LinkedIn groups because I disagreed with the poster. This is another one. It is quite typical for the kinds of posts seen by companies promising to gamify anything you want. … Continue reading