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Contents contributed and discussions participated by Annie Johnson

Annie Johnson

What Makes a Good Learning Game? Going Beyond Edutainment - 2 views

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    This article clearly explains what constitutes a quality educational game. The formula includes "focusing on a targeted curriculum" and using higher order thinking skills. Problem solving is usually the main focus. Students should be "intrinsically motivated" by the game and be able to "master the learning goals behind the game."
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One Small Change: A Sixth Grade Teacher Tries Technology to Inspire Science Learning - 1 views

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    Describes how a teacher with little technology experience used an interactive White Board to communicate and inspire her science class in a new way.
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Learning 2.0: How digital networks are changing the rules - 12 views

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    Interesting article that discusses how our brains change when using Web technologies. The term "partial attention" is explained as "a state of constantly scanning for information." Insightful description of how our world has changed significantly now that technology is here to stay.
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