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Bethesda Board-Game Maker Enters Cyberspace

Like most board games, the trivia game, Wits & Wagers, was designed to be played around a table. Now, a new version will let Xbox-owning players challenge one another around the world. Bethesda's North Star Games will debut on Microsoft's video game console […]   Bethesda Board-Game Maker Enters Cyberspace »

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Mark Gibson says we need to look to gaming for ways to imporve education

Mark Gibson, an independent marketing consultant focused on education, says we will take lessons learned and experiences held from gaming and online communities and apply them to education.    Mark Gibson says we need to look to gaming for ways to imporve education »

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Jane McGonigal speaks on the skills students are learning from games

Jane McGonigal, Director of Game Research and Development at Institute for the Future, talks about the differences in the increased level of engagement and optimism students have with games over the classroom.    Jane McGonigal speaks on the skills students are learning from games »

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What K-12 students think about education and technology

As part of the Future of Education Interview Series, Julie Evans speaks about the research Project Tomorrow found around students, education, and technology. Her research show why kids want to take online classes, and how they find gaming helpful in learning […]   What K-12 students think about education and technology »

Electrocity Signal

Electrocity

This game is an online game in which players manage their own towns and cities, with an emphasis on energy, environmental management and sustainability in New Zealand. Games like this are part of the resources available for the creation of personal learning […]   Electrocity »

World of Warcraft Signal

World of Warcraft

World of Warcraft is a popular simulation game. It is not designed for learning, but nonetheless can teach leadership. Games like this are part of the resources available for the creation of personal learning ecologies.    World of Warcraft »

SimCity Signal

SimCity

SimCity is not designed as an educational game, but players have experiences in designing and executing strategy. Games like this are part of the resources available for the creation of personal learning ecologies.    SimCity »