PODCAST · education
Ed Got Game 2015
by BAM Radio Network - The Twitterati Channel
An ongoing discussion about the evolving role of games in education
Episodes
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Moving from Gamification to Playful Learning
In this segment we look at how game-based learning has evolved into what is now increasingly being called playful learning. Follow: @j_millstone @MatthewFarber @mrmatera @bamradionetwork Jessica Millstone is the Director of Engagement at BrainPOP, where she works on bridging games-based learning...
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The Amazing Scope of What Students Can Learn Through Games
Our guest opens our eyes to the diverse sorts of things that can be achieved through game-based learning. Follow:@betamiller @teachthought @bamradionetwork Clay Ewing is Assistant Professor of Interactive Media/Games at the University of Miami. His research focuses on serious games, implementing...
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How Game-Based Learning Promotes Immersion, Interaction and Engagement
Our guest was passionate about game-based learning before he knew it existed. Now he's immersed in teaching with games. Follow:@betamiller @teachthought @bamradionetwork AJ Webster brings more than a decade of classroom experience to GameDesk’s PlayMaker School. He specializes in game learning, a...
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Quest-Based Learning: What Is It? How Does It Relate to GBL?
Quest-based learning is not quite the same as game-based learning, but includes choice, challenge and other fundamentals of a good educational game. Learn more... Follow:@betamiller @teachthought @bamradionetwork Chris Haskell is serving as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of...
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Can Video Games Really Meet Serious Learning Objectives?
All games used in the classroom are not created equal. Some can meet serious learning objectives, some can't. In this segment we talk about what makes a great and effective instructional game. Follow:@betamiller @teachthought @bamradionetwork Dan Norton is a founding partner and Creative Director...
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The Good, Bad and the Ugly of Using Commercial Games in the Classroom
Using games that were not specifically designed for education purposes is viable, but there is much teachers need to know to do effectively and credibly. In this segment we look at the pros, cons and pitfalls. Follow:@betamiller @teachthought @bamradionetwork Richard Van Eck is an Associate...
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Epic Project-Based Learning Using Virtual Worlds
In this segment we talk with an instructional technology leader in a school district that is using Minecraft for game-based learning with some pretty spectacular results. Our guest talks about setting up the program, managing it and how to think creatively about connecting the game to the...
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Talking Seriously About Video Games and Common Core
The prospect of using video games to teach common core subjects may still seem far fetched to many teachers. In this inaugural episode we look the current state of game based learning, the promise, the challenges, some of the most popular games and the road ahead. Follow:@petamiller @teachthought...
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