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EdGamer 95: A Common Thread Between Tiger Woods, Education, Games, and Assessments

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As we creep closer to the century mark, episode 95 of EdGamer takes a deeper look at video games and assessment. This detailed conversation offers critical reviews of our current evaluation techniques of student learning and teacher effectiveness. On a positive note, we look to video games to help remedy this situation! Join us for this important topic and more news and notes from the field of gaming and learning.… Read the rest

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EdGamer Special: Minecraft Minechat Interviews Zack

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This week Zack is interviewed in Minecraft Minechat 10.  Colin Gallagher and Rob Newberry are the hosts of Minecraft Minechat and they are two teachers that live in Singapore.  Colin is an Irishman and Rob is from Toronto.  We had a wonderful conversation within a Game Of Thrones build called Westeroscraft. This recording you are hearing has many of the highlights from this interview.  … Read the rest

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EdGamer 94: Kahoot!

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Jamie Brooker joins us this week for EdGamer 94. Jamie is Co-Founder & Lead Designer of Kahoot! Crafted using a design-led approach, Kahoot! is a web-based mobile and tablet friendly platform. With a simple user experience, it creates a social, fun and game-like environment in the classroom. Do you want to try this interactive game in your classroom? Use “edgamer” as the priority code for the beta access.… Read the rest

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EdGamer 93: Great Gaming Resources and a New Tool Called Kahoot!

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This week on EdGamer episode 93 we run through some new great resources. Zack posted a Minecraft guide for teachers, we discuss a new interactive tool called Kahoot!, and GeekDad has a wonderful two part article (one and two) on finding new board games. EdGamer is jam packed, so tune-in and level-up!

 

 

Alternate Title– Spring Break and Winter Storms

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6 Steps to Successfully Integrate Minecraft in Your Classroom

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I have been asked many times about how to use Minecraft in the classroom.  Educator Wes Fryer is my latest convert and not only for Minecraft’s use in schools, but Minecraft can also be a way to connect with your children.  He explains this in a wonderful blog post.  Yes, Minecraft is one of the latest fads in education, but I firmly believe that this one will last for a long time.  The open-ended game play of Minecraft allows for infinite uses with every experience being different.  … Read the rest