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EdGamer 118: Playing History

This week on EdGamer 118 instead of looking at the history of gaming, we take a look at how gaming can help teach history! We give you a plethora of resources for you to use in your classroom to help kids understand the workings of our past. Tune-in and level-up!

Please go to the Show Notes for all of our links.

Here’s our Show Notes

 

Show Host: Zack Gilbert

Show Contributor/Producer: Gerry James


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EdGamer 83: Can Teachers Use the Top 10 Video Games of 2012?

This week on EdGamer Episode 83 we start off 2013 by looking back at some of the best games from 2012. We try to determine how, or if, they should be used in the classroom. Plus, we run the gamut of new articles about education and gaming including topics on children s  privacy, U.S. History and …Kerbal? Tune-in and level-up!… Read the rest

EdGamer 61: Gaming the Past with Jeremiah McCall

This week on EdGamer 61…Paging Dr. McCall…Dr. Jeremiah McCall! We are joined by the mastermind behind the Gaming the Past website (and book) for some conversation on how video games can be used in the history classroom. Jeremiah takes us through a myriad of examples of games, lessons and resources. This is a can’t miss episode for anyone looking to incorporate simulation or games in the classroom…check it out!… Read the rest