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Another one of games. This one focusing on empathy. Really difficult to teach, but one that is a crucial part of success in games and competition.

I personally find it amazing that "gamers' are still stigmatized, though that seems to be decreasing. My question is, do we give kids enough time to play games?

Any chance we could start the school day with an hour or two of gaming?

They have a ways to go before it can be a major part of curriculum, but an interesting look at how video games can enhance learning.

Just a really cool project - seems to embody so man of our ideals.

This looks really cool - and a great example of integration.

Interesting, but not surprising, findings on mindsets and achievement - thinking I need to up my game on pushing this message.

Unfortunately most of us will be unavailable for this. It's looking like adding game mechanics to school is moving beyond fad, though.

Ideas like this are one of many reasons I'm still on Twitter. 

Still not sure what it means to 'gamify' your class? This is a great infographic with some of the most common elements of successful games, and what they might look like in a classroom setting.

Interesting that this isnt tied to the curriculum per se just another optional layer to his class