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Chris McEnroe

Exploring the Educational Potential of Video Game-Based Learning: A Few Moments with Ku... - 1 views

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  • a promoter of deep and challenging learning; are the two intrinsically intertwined?   
  • Chris McEnroe on 11 Apr 12
     
    Hits on a lot of our topics-
Chris McEnroe

Study touts benefits of a 'wired' classroom - 1 views

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  •  Concordia University researchers set out to answer a "big picture" question: Does computer technology have a positive overall effect on learning in the classroom? File photo.Photograph by: CHARLES PLATIAU , ReutersMONTREAL — Concordia University researchers set out to answer a "big picture" question: Does computer technology have a positive overall effect on learning in the classroom?"There have been lots of arguments, both pro and con, regarding this issue, (such as) is it worth the investment?" said professor Richard Schmid, chairman of the education department at the Montreal-based Concordia.Their literature review involved looking at thousands of studies and comparing achievement in classrooms that used computer technology with those that used little or none.The 40-year retrospective study, published in the Review of Educational Research journal, concluded that classrooms where computer technology was used to support teaching had a "small to moderate positive" effect on learning and attitude.If an administrator must make a decision "should we invest in this? The answer is yes," said Schmid, the study's co-author.The literature shows that more recent, sophisticated applications of the technology produce greater positive gains than older
  • f an administrator must make a decision "should we invest in this? The answer is yes," said Schmid, the study's co-author.The literature shows that more recent, sophisticated applications of the technology produce greater positive gains than older applications, he sai
  • under what circumstances positive effects are observed
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  • he technology is used solely as a content provider — for example, if iPads are used as alternatives to books — then there won't be any positive change,
  • Where technology does have a positive impact is when it actively engages students, when it's used as a communication tool, when it's used for things like simulations or games that enable students to actively manipulate the environment
  • Chris McEnroe on 21 Feb 12
     
    Report on a study whose findings support not just technology in the classroom as a wise investment, but support it only if used in particular ways.
pradeepg

Relevant to intrinsic vs extinsic integration of learning content in games - 1 views

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  • pradeepg on 31 Jan 12
     
    This article details how a charter school ("Rocketship education") is using computer games based on drill to improve test scores. Assessment procedures in place is obviously a very important driver for such initiatives.
  • Stephanie Fitzgerald on 03 Feb 12
     
    By reading your linked article I came across this post about Carol Dweck's Brainology work and what it says about praise in schools: http://mindshift.kqed.org/2012/02/discovering-how-to-learn-smarter/#more-18821. Thanks, Pradeep!
  • Kasthuri Gopalaratnam on 05 Feb 12
     
    Thanks for the link to the brainology article, Stephanie! So, instead of saying "You are so smart", can we point out to the students how they are getting 'smarter'? That way they will get the notion of growth.
Chris Dede

Game-Based Learning Webinar Series - 3 views

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  • Chris Dede on 17 May 11
     
    webinar on videogames and learning
Ryan Brown

EducationUSA's "Your Five Steps to U.S. Study" Facebook app - 0 views

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engagement technology games learning higher education video motivation

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  • Ryan Brown on 06 Mar 12
     
    EducationUSA just released a virtual simulation on their Facebook page. They state that it is the "World's first game-based adventure for international students to learn about opportunities in the United States of America." A short YouTube video is linked below. I would love to get your thoughts on this application. Can creating an avatar effectively teach (and prepare) international students for the U.S. college experience? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Fj01uSj4L4&feature=youtu.be
Kim Frumin

MOOCs, sensors, apps and games: The revolution in education innovation - 0 views

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  • Kim Frumin on 30 Mar 13
     
    Vivek Wadhwa provides an overview of emerging educational technologies, including sensor-based technology, which "detect the interest, learning, and emotion of the student".
Chris Dede

New Webinar | WoW in School: Video Games as Arenas for Quest-Based Learning - 0 views

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WoW school videogames

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  • Chris Dede on 12 Feb 13
     
    WoW in School: Good idea, or fad?
Kasthuri Gopalaratnam

Education Week: Study Finds Timing of Student Rewards Key to Effectiveness - 3 views

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  • Kasthuri Gopalaratnam on 06 Aug 12
     
    Interesting study on rewards and motivation: Some excerpts - Rewards worked much better if they were given to students before the test, not after. Researchers found students worked significantly harder to keep what they had than they did to win something new. But none of the incentives worked at any age if students knew they wouldn't get the reward for a month. "All motivating power of the incentives vanishes when rewards are handed out with a delay," the researchers concluded. "Especially among children, the difference between right now and tomorrow is a big difference," Ms. Sadoff said. "For all students it's important that the reward be immediate." That impatience creates a massive problem for incentive programs based on state test results, which can often take months to turn around.
  • Leslie Lieman on 07 Aug 12
     
    Thanks for this Kasthuri! This gives additional strength to the immediacy of digital rewards and students having access to their own "stats" (both potentially available in games and simulations). The thought of actual green-back monetary rewards for study/learning gives me the heebie-jeebies. I appreciated Alexandra M. Usher's comment, that "it's really important to reward inputs, not outputs [and] to reward behavior that kids can control, rather than just telling them to get better grades."
pradeepg

An opportunity to compare two game based math learning sites - 0 views

mindresearch.net

shared by pradeepg on 23 Feb 12 - Cached
  • pradeepg on 23 Feb 12
     
    I have found it useful to compare and contrast the links below ( shared by Stephanie and Bharat) Trial ST Math ( mindresearch.net/ ) Reflex math ( http://www.reflexmath.com/)
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