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This short article talks about video games from a different perspective (though not necessarily in reference to schools), but I believe the focus on moderation is an important one

Instructions on the "gamification" of your classroom.

This blog has some great links to additional educational game researches that could be put to good use in the classroom

Website with different interactive games as well as teacher curriculum

A relatively through (though opinionated) discussion about the state of video games, education, and their intersection

Not a game page, but this teacher has compiled a great compilation of science resources and visuals for ELL learners!

All the reading about video games in the classroom made me wonder why I personally feel like I learn better from writing then typing and if that is normal. Am i am old fashioned or is there something special about tactile learning? This talks about haptics and the connections between sensorimotor experiences and learning

This article outlines some of the uses of video games and education. It even explains that video games are used in India to promote literacy.

Really interesting experimental public middle school in NY that organizes its learning around games. Lessons are "quests", grades are in terms of "novice", "apprentice", "master", etc. Interesting ideas.

A lengthy but information-packed paper on the nature of games and the use of play in education. I haven't read the whole thing yet, but it seems like there is a lot here. I got it from a neat organization called The Education Arcade, which I'll bookmark above.

Group at MIT that "explores games that promote learning through authentic and engaging play." Tons of research and projects are listed here as well.

This was a fun little blog about the differences between crosswords and Sudoku puzzles. I found it fascinating that there's such a universal love for Sudoku but a hatred for math.