68. Game Based Learning with André Thomas

Show Summary:Have you used game-based learning in your classroom? Can gaming actually improve learning outcomes? In this episode of The STEM Space, Natasha chats with renowned game-based learning expert and Texas A&M University professor André Thomas. His career started in the movie industry creating graphics for movies like Men in Black, then moved into the world of graphics for games like Madden NFL, and he now uses those experiences to develop immersive games to teach educational content like calculus. We discuss his background, how to engage students in the gaming industry, and ways for teachers to leverage game-based learning in their classrooms.Links from the Show:Related The STEM Space Podcast Episodes17. We All Need a Lesson in Failure18. What You Should Know About Failure36. Are You A Visualizer?Vivify STEM Blog PostsThe Importance of FailureHow to Teach Growth Mindset and Failing ForwardVivify STEM Lessons & ProductsGrowth Mindset Back to School Rocket About Me ActivityBinary Code Reference Sheet and Activity ideas - FREE in the STEM Space Explorer Library!Intro to Coding: Communication STEM ActivityWho is an Engineer or Scientist? STEM Career Game & ActivityOther STEM ResourcesTED Talk: The Effective Use of Game-Based Learning in EducationAndré Thomas: 5 Ways to Break into the Video Game IndustryGame Based Learning - YouTubeBMW 5 Series InkBBC News: “Gaming worth more than video and music combined”A&M-developed calculus video game helps students pass, pursue STEM careersVariant: Limits Educational Trailer (YouTube)Variant: Limits (game)TriseumIntroduction to Game-Based Learning (Texas A&M Online Course)André’s Favorite Low-Tech/No Tech Games:How to Play Mexican Train (Domino Game) - WikiHow YouTubePandemic Board GameTHE STEM SPACE SHOWNOTES: https://www.vivifystem.com/thestemspace/2022/68/game-based-learning-with-andre-thomasTHE STEM SPACE FACEBOOK GROUPVIVIFY INSTAGRAMVIVIFY FACEBOOKVIVIFY TWITTER