Approximate Reading Time: 6 minutesAnd 12 ways in which these ideas are problematic. Gamification is generally defined as the use of game design elements in non-game contexts. Fair enough. But this is pretty much where the article goes off the rails. (She’s not alone). … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteDeath to Deadlines: Gamification and Other Subversive Thoughts on Formal Education With any luck at all, this book will save you countless hours heading down rabbit holes. While you might find something wonderful in those rabbit holes, this book will … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 2 minutesYup. If anyone wants to know why I gave up a job I had loved for over 20 years (and was VERY good at); why I gave up my tenure, THIS IS WHY. People I thought were my friends, whom … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteBoy, can I relate to this: A recent study published in Applied Psychology has now confirmed that a collaborative work environment can make top performers–the innovators and hard-workers–feel miserable and socially isolated. The problem is that rather than seeing a … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteI am thrilled to announce that my book is now available. This book is full of lists and practical advice on how to use games in the classroom. It takes you from the theories that underpin both learning and teaching … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteFor a long time now, this paper has been the most popular paper on my academia.edu collection, and I finally figured out why…… Turns out, this paper is required reading in a number of courses, both at the undergrad and … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: 3 minutesEvery student in every class deserves an answer to these 2 questions: Why am I doing this? What is it good for? If you can’t answer those questions clearly and honestly, then you really need to take some time to … Continue reading
Approximate Reading Time: < 1 minuteA curious thing has been happening in UK education and it’s a trend that’s occurring globally as the craft of teaching is being transformed into a “science”. The Economist recently published an article titled “How to make a good teacher” … Continue reading