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Here's a fun infographic that overviews gamified learning and provides a timeline that features some games we've studied for this course.

FYI. Great speakers and program last year. Although not education focused, ways to apply to teaching/learning and many education related workshops.

"When students transition to college, they're shocked to find that instructors don't spoon-feed them information. Instead, teachers ask them to motivate themselves as they grapple with concepts and problems, said Zach Widbin, physics teacher and engineering course instructor at Brophy College Preparatory in Phoenix." [not a] Surprise: rigorous hands-on project-based learning (supported by University of Arizona) engages kids. I wonder how many collaborative projects there are like this, with a local School of Ed actively working with neighboring schools beyond traditional student teaching and observation?

Within five years, Yale-designed robots may be helping teach children. A Yale-led team of researchers from across the country received a $10 million grant from the National Science Foundation on April 3 to pursue the creation of "socially assistive robots" to help young children learn basic skills and in some cases overcome cognitive disabilities.

Note the first listed winner in the (empowering) education category: involved with use of interactive games to enhance learning in math and science.

Kids today just love to play computer games, and the West Virginia Department of Education is tapping into that love through a website called Learn21.

I think I just found a host for my EMF rubric! Thanks Gozie!

Discusses the need for value-added assessment of learning effectiveness in college.

Undergrads use "free range learning," exploring the web for material about subjects of study and do not rely on the texts and assigned readings.

Seems like a lot of experimentation in this implementation. Unusual.

This author makes arguments against buying iPads for children. At one point he states, "iPad isolation can lead to poor social skills at a time when kids are just learning how to interact with each other."

How can we make learning easier and more likable with the help of technology? Speakers at Skillshare's first ever Penny Conference discuss ways we can redefine education, from the way we think about learning to distributing and accessing education.

Why technology should not be the sole source for learning.

Interesting use of technology in the classroom. According to the article, "flipping" classes shifts the role of teachers "from the gatekeeper of knowledge to the role of the coach."

This article discusses trends in technology use in higher ed institutions, including a growing role of blended learning and technology-integrated meetings.

Apps that will help you learn a new language.

This post talks about the highly engaging "Gamercamp," referring to some concepts we discussed in T545, and goes on to discuss the potential for gaming in education.

This blog post describes the successes and failures of one school to integrate games into their latin language instruction. Teachers found the game compelling because it forced students to engage and prepare in a way that students do not in traditional classrooms.