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EdGamer 119: New Games to iOS and Microsoft

This week on EdGamer 119 we give you a quick run through on all the latest gaming and learning news across many platforms. A sweet new Lego release, multi-platform gaming coming from Microsoft, and De-Mystifying Minecraft for educators. It’s another can’t miss episode from the bearded gaming guys. 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 57: Jeff Holmes of ASU

Episode 57 of EdGamer has us checking in with our first guest from the recent GLS conference: Jeff Holmes from ASU and the Center for Games and Impact. We discuss a plethora of topics with Jeff including the new Surface tablet from Microsoft, the Teach with Portals platform from Valve and everything new and interesting from Jeff’s work and studies. Check out EdGamer 57 for reviews, previews and great conversations with a new friend of EdGamer: Jeff Holmes.… Read the rest

EdGamer 43: What is the Best Platform for Education and Gaming?

There are some new devices being released and this week we thought we would take a look at all the major gaming platforms to discuss their effective use in the classroom.  All of these devices have positives when it comes to gaming, but not all of them would be a great purchase for their learning value.  We would love to hear your comments concerning the wide range of topics we discuss in the week’s EdGamer Podcast.… Read the rest