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"This article examines the use of both game-based learning (GBL) and gamification in tertiary education. This study focuses specifically on the use of games and/or simulations as well as familiarity with gamification strategies by communication faculty. Research questions concentrate on the rate, frequency, and usage of digital and non-digital games and/or simulations in communication courses, as well as instructor familiarity with gamification. A survey was constructed with questions emerging from the game-based learning and gamification literature. It was distributed to communication faculty at public institutions of higher education in a southern state. In this context, the author argues that while the term gamification is novel, the approach is not. Based on the results, current gamification strategies appear to be a repackaging of traditional instructional strategies."

Simulating the world of travel for children using Google Earth.\n\nviaTime is a virtual transportation simulator developed by Matt Paskus. The initial phase of the application\nallows children of all ages to create a virtual airline and observe their progress in real time utilizing Google Earth.\n\nDoes not specificy target age, but directions look like best for tweens and teens (US Grades middle school-high school or ages 10-17).\n--EHS\n

"A useful web tool which simulates a solar system allowing users to build their own." Very clever website that lets you create different types of planetary bodies, vary simulated speed of revolutions, etc.

"It's one thing to read about learning and attention issues. It's another thing to see them through your child's eyes. Experience firsthand how frustrating it is when your hand won't write what your brain is telling it to. Or how hard it is to complete a simple task when you have trouble focusing. Use these unique simulations and videos to better understand your child's world." Simulations for teachers and parents to experience learning difficulties.

Linked from the WebQuest page--by N. Pickett & B. Dodge. It has a short article on the why and how of rubric assessment, and also provides links to rubric-makers, a rubric template, and other online resources. "The rubric is one authentic assessment tool which is designed to simulate real life activity where students are engaged in solving real-life problems. It is a formative type of assessment because it becomes an ongoing part of the whole teaching and learning process. Students themselves are involved in the assessment process through both peer and self-assessment. As students become familiar with rubrics, they can assist in the rubric design process. This involvement empowers the students and as a result, their learning becomes more focused and self-directed."

A paper describing massively multiplayer online games for situated learning, which give students a chance to operate in a simulated environment and share with other online players through chat. (Second Life has now become the standard for MMOGs.)

This is a teacher training simulation/game that helps recreate the realities of teaching. A European Lifelong Learning Programme project. The trainee contols and avatar that interacts with student avatars in a virtual classroom where a series of situations arise that challenge pedagogical skills. The first example deals with teaching biology.

The links include ManLabs Physics Simulations and the Academic Word List with crossword puzzles by Oxford Univ Press. You must log in to see the apps.

Play the original Oregon Trail at this online disk archive. Simulation uses some math and when played as a group involves decision-making and discussion of choices.\n--EHS

"Welcome to the first ever intercultural podcast. 'absolutely intercultural!' is its name and, as far as we know, this is the first podcast in the world to deal with intercultural issues. We'll be releasing a new episode every second Friday evening, looking at all intercultural aspects of human intercultural communication. For example, we'll be hearing from students on foreign work placements, asking how teachers can make use of intercultural exercises and simulations in their classroom and sharing with you any intercultural gossip we come across. 'absolutely intercultural!' won't be so much about passing on information but more about starting an intercultural dialogue between the makers, and you, the contributors and listeners." Award-winning podcast/blog by Anne Fox. Really professionally produced and great for professional development. A placed to find ways to intrigue your students with cross-cultural activities and stories.

This TED talk described the World Peace Game, which John Hunter has been teaching for some 20 years. Leisurely, but interesting.

An online game where you can discover how energy decisions impact life. Don't be put off by the Chevron sponsorship -- there is a wide range of energy resources, and opportunities to point out discrepancies, do research with newer stats, etc. Upper middle school and higher. Can be played in Group mode competitively.