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EdGamer 103: GLS 2013 Recap

We’re back from the Games & Learning Society Conference and we have a ton to share! In EdGamer 103 we take you through all the highlights of the conference from great sessions to keynote addresses. We take this chance to look back at the great time we spent with old friends and look forward to the great conversations we are going to have with new friends.… Read the rest

EdGamer 102: GameDesk with Lucien Vattel

This week on EdGamer 102 we bring you an enlightening chat with Lucien Vattel, the Executive Director of GameDesk.org. Join us as we talk with Lucien about GameDesk’s mission to revolutionize the way we teach and learn through gaming. Lucien describes for us how GameDesk is going about creating a ‘next generation’ model of education. This is a can’t miss episode. Tune-in and level-up!… Read the rest

EdGamer 101: The Return of the Gee-nius

This is EdGamer 101 and class is in session! Our guest today is one of our favorite returning guests, Dr. James Paul Gee. Join us as we discuss his new book and other tidbits from the world of gaming and learning. 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: Gerry James

Show Guest: Dr.Read the rest

EdGamer 100: Finding the Next Steve Jobs with Nolan Bushnell

Celebrate EdGamer’s 100th Episode with our Special Guest, Atari Co-founder, gaming pioneer, and edtech entrepreneur, Nolan Bushnell. We’ll discuss Nolan’s new book, as well as his exciting new ed company, Brainrush.com! 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 Guest: Nolan Bushnell


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EdGamer 99: Maria Cipollone and Her Minecraft Quest

Maria  Cipollone (pronounced: chip-alone) is a born-and-raised Philadelphian who is also a PhD student in Media and Communication at Temple University.  She studies how “new” media technologies (e.g. video games, virtual/augmented reality experiences, mobile technologies) shape our thinking, working, and especially learning.   In her dissertation, she wants to answer the following questions:  what happens to the motivation to play Minecraft when we take Minecraft to school?  … Read the rest