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SMARTeacher is an advanced math learning software for kids grades 1-5 that uses adaptive technology to create a customized learning path for each and every user

Guest post By Marianne Malmstrom: insight regarding students experiences using minecraft in education.

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.

This study supports the idea that gaming improves multitasking skills.

"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.

This white paper by Dr. Chris Haskell highlights the benefits of incorporating gamification principles through quest based learning in schools.

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

This blog post does a nice job of defining flow and fiero, two key concepts for game designers to keep in perspective.

G.A.M.E. is a network of educators interested in games in learning. The YouTube channel is home for their live broadcasts and videos.

I had forgotten about this TEDtalk; fits with Jane McGonigal's work

A new mod for Civilization V adds the characters and country from the breakout indie hit Papers, Please.

A new mod for Civilization V adds the characters and country from the breakout indie hit Papers, Please.

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.