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2014 DOE Symposium Conference Resources

Here are my resources for the 2014 DOE Symposium Conference. Here are the slides from the Keynote and Breakout sessions. Here is some additional information. Articles and Blog Entries of Interest 8 Types of Stories to Effect Change Storytelling and Instructional Design Eight Game Elements to Make Learning More Intriguing Games, Gamification and the Quest […]

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Great fun at ITEAA Conference & Introduction of Exciting Game-Based Learning Modules

Last week I had a chance to attend the ITEAA Conference which is the conference of the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association. At the conference, I was not presenting or conducting a workshop, instead I was playing the role of a vendor. I am a Co-Principle Investigator for a National Science Foundation grant called […]

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Rewards of Glory and Other Ways to Keep Gamification Interesting

When some one is engaged with a gamification experience, one of the key elements is often some type of reward structure. In most obvious situations, the rewards are the in guise of points or badges or a similar element. The reward structure, however, plays as much into the continual motivation of the learner as does […]

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Leaning Solutions Resources: Leveraging Game Elements for Learning, Engagement, & Fun

Here are my slides and various links to my presentation at Learning Solutions Articles and Blog Entries of Interest Eight Game Elements to Make Learning More Intriguing Games, Gamification and the Quest for Learner Engagement Gamification, Separating Fact from Fiction Show the Learner Visible Signs of Their Learning In Gamification, More Competitors Equal Less Competition […]

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“Replayability” Not Just for Video Games

Replayability or the “do over” gives the player permission to fail. In games, failure is an option. And it’s a good one. Allowing a player to fail with minimal consequences encourages exploration, curiosity and discovery. It encourages engagement. Knowing that you can always restart the game provides a sense of freedom and players take advantage […]

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5 Games for Learning Algebra

Here are five games that can help with teaching algebra to students… (for my friend Michelle) 1) One of my favorites is DragonBox. It is a multi-platform game that starts out as a card game and then morphs into teaching algebra. Easy to play, easy to get started and does a wonderful job of teaching […]

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