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ARG Academy: A course for educators to learn about and build ARGs

Four approaches to playing MUDs are identified and described. These approaches may arise from the inter-relationship of two dimensions of playing style: action versus interaction, and world-oriented versus player-oriented. An account of the dynamics of player populations is given in terms of these dimensions, with particular attention to how to promote balance or equilibrium.

This blog contains stuff approriate for my (Jim Gee's) academic identity. More personal stuff is at jamespaulgee.wordpress.com. Both blogs are largely for my musings and not to attract an audience.

"In this chapter, we (Steinkuehler and Squire) review studies of videogames and learning, organized in terms of the functional roles in which videogames are typically positioned: (2.1) as content providers, (2.2) as bait for other forms of valuable intellectual activity, (2.3) as vehicles for assessment, or (2.4) as architectures for engagement whose design characteristics can be applied to other content and/or activity domains. We close with a discussion of the recent debate on evidence and the current challenges and trends in the area." (Steinkuehler & Squire, 2013)

I'm not the first person to admit that I don't have the firmest grasp on quantum mechanics or the computational mechanics that utilize them. Sure, I'll bust out the Schrodinger's cat situation at the many intellectual gatherings I'm totally invited to, but that's where my familiarity with all things quantum ends.

Blog post discussing the use of Portal 2 in Education thanks to the Steam for Schools project.

What if instruction could actually engage students and get them excited about learning? What if school could foster student creativity and support their expanding imaginations? What if educators around the world had the tools to provide students with the 21st century skills to imagine and create their own futures in our ever-changing global society? Education innovation is in full creative flower at Quest to Learn, a New York City public middle and high school. As the Guidance Counselor and Wellness Coordinator, I support the groundbreaking and effective teaching and learning that takes place here, nurturing social and emotional learning (SEL) as well as 21st century skills like inventiveness, risk taking and collaboration.