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"The interest in game-based learning has accelerated considerably in recent years, driven by clear successes in military and industrial training as well as by emerging research into the cognitive benefits of game play. Developers and researchers are working in every area of game-based learning, including games that are goal-oriented; social game environments; non-digital games that are easy to construct and play; games developed expressly for education; and commercial games that lend themselves to refining team and group skills. At the low end of game technology, there are literally thousands of ways games can be - and are already being - applied in learning contexts. More complex approaches like role-playing, collaborative problem solving, and other forms of simulated experiences have broad applicability across a wide range of disciplines, and are beginning to be explored in more classrooms." - 2010 Horizon Report: K12 Edition

"Learnitology 06" is on "educational gaming."

An interesting gathering of posts all related to gaming in education.

Has some more examples of actual applications of alternative reality gaming as well as some results about the usage.

A PDF about how alternative reality gaming could be useful in developing independence in students. A good introduction to alternative reality gaming in education.

Good game reviews so you can read about the new functions and styles of various games. Allows one to see innovation and, perhaps, think about how it can apply to education.

Interactive math game by Education Aracade

THE Journal: "Realityworks teaches business education with online simulation games" - including The Business Game, The Entrepreneurship Game, and The Finance Game

Great descirption of a game development course making use of Unity 3D.

Game-Based Learning is listed as time to adoption in two to three years--focused on K-12, provides examples.

Game-Based Learning is projected as adopted in 2-3 years--focused on College level teaching & learning. Provides examples.