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EdGamer 145: NIU’s STEM Read Program With Kristin Brynteson

Kristin Brynteson is the Assistant Director of the P-20 Center at Northern Illinois University. The Center for P-20 Engagement collaborates with internal and external partners to provide leadership and promote innovation by fostering interdisciplinary learning communities and initiatives which increase educational success. One of their projects is STEM Read, Coordinated by Gillian King-Cargile. Gillian King-Cargile has a bachelor’s degree in film production and an MFA in creative writing.… Read the rest

EdGamer 32: What Was That Doctor’s Name?

Hey EdGamers, Episode 32 is packed with tons of great new links! Tune-in to hear us discuss an upcoming Canadian documentary on video game creators. Also, we cover the  U.S. Government’s opinion on video game usefulness as well as a recent study on violent video games and their impact on the brain. Finally we chat about STEM’s move to STEAM and Zack fills us in on latest Ender’s Game casting news!
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