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Good discussion about game-based learning and what it is (and not). For the early childhood folk, makes a strong connection between GBL and play-based learning.

Good article outlining how technology may be used to increase engagement. While turning worksheets into games may not be as ambitious as I would like this could be a good starting point.

An brief intro to Minecraft and some of the applications it's been put to in education.

Collection of resources on game-based learning, focused on explaining/supporting why it works

5 minute interview with Dr James Gee. One of the people explaining why game-based learning has some significant benefits.

Teacher describing how student knowledge of Minecraft has changed in the 4 years he's been using it in his school. Are you ready for your students to know more than you?

Short description of research that found 12 year olds who played computer games more tended to be more creative.

The problem with most current educational games is the students, especially older students don't find them entertaining, they are often repetitive and childish, perhaps making educational games more violent would encourage more teenage boys to learn.

A free online course starting October 3rd looking at research about how Videogrames can help learning (and much more)

6 minute video arguing that Minecraft is the ultimate educational tool

Great post that talks about the learning enabled through Minecraft that moves beyond using it to build something related to a curriculum. Also a good illustration of using a theory to make an argument about why you might use an ICT to enhance/transform student learning. Perhaps not directly applicable to a class setting due to the constraints of the current education system, but useful for expanding your concepts of ICTs and their impact on learning (as opposed to education).

Article talking about the use of a 3D simulation (a game basically) in an attempt to help students develop empathy. The comments include a couple of interesting perspectives, especially in terms of do you really need ICT to teach this? Aren't there other ways? Does ICT offer anything in this context?

Overview of a longer PDF "Guide to Digital Games and Learning" that provides a good starting point if you're thinking of incorporating games into your learning and teaching