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.
A Western Australian based high-school teacher - mostly at risk kids - expert in using the Moodle LMS for learning. Currently embarking on a PhD. In spite of that, has great insights into teaching, learning, schools, learners and technology.
A blog post that presents a graph giving one representation of where certain skills and knowledge sit along two axes - "difficulty to assess" and "learning in a networked world".
The argument is that most assessment in formal education focuses on content knowledge and basic skills. Rather than on more important but more difficult to assess knowledge and skills.
It might not be 100% correct, but it's good food for thought.
What are you teaching and assessing in your teaching? What am I doing?