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Mary Clark

OSCON 2011: Gabe Zichermann, "Designing for Engagement with Gamification in Open Source... - 0 views

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    This video is directed at open source creators, but lots of points in here are applicable to education. Key points: What drives behavior (from most to least engaging):  status, access, power, stuff.  (Note "stuff", which costs the provider money, is last on the list!) The first minute of engagement is what determines what users think of your product.  Make the first step impossible to mess up!  Motivate users with a "Yay, you're awesome!" moment right away.  
Katy Vance

Ali Carr-Chellman: Gaming to re-engage boys in learning | Video on TED.com - 0 views

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    They don't have the depth, the rich narrative that really engaging video games have, that the boys are really interested in.
Lucas Gillispie

Games for Change | Games for Change is the leading global advocate for supporting and m... - 0 views

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    The annual Games for Change Festival is the leading global event that brings together funders, NGOs, corporations, government agencies and educators seeking to leverage entertainment and engagement for social good with leading game developers from the independent and commercial sector. Previous keynote speakers include Former Vice President Al Gore, Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor and the U.S.
Lucas Gillispie

MinecraftinSchool Project - 0 views

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    This wiki is devoted to hosting ideas, lessons, implementation strategies and more related to using the game, Minecraft in a school setting Whether you use it in a computer/gaming club, as part of your regular curricular instruction, or even at home with your own children, Minecraft's simple yet scalable "sandbox" virtual environment can be an excellent tool for engaging student learning.
Lucas Gillispie

Tom Chatfield - 7 Ways Video Games Engage The Brain - 0 views

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    TED Talk by Tom Chatfield on the psychology behind why games are successful and effective.
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