Tag Archives: educational games

EdGamer 89: The Gates Foundation Confuses Educators

This week on the 89th installment of EdGamer, we try to figure out why Bill Gates “confuzzles” us (Zack is extremely proud of his new word…). The discussion quickly turns to frustration as we banter about topics such as standardized testing, individuality in students and common standards. We end the show with some lighter gaming news about some great new products. Tune-in and level-up!… Read the rest

EdGamer Edvisor: Top 5 Social Studies Games

EdGamer Edvisor is a compacted but highly focused version of EdGamer that gives the listener a quick list of tools or reviews to aid learning in the classroom. This episode highlights our top 5 Social Studies games for the classroom. Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

Top 5 Social Studies Games

Civilization IV

BBC Interactive History Games

Minecraft and MinecraftEdu

iCivicsFilament GamesBrainPOPLearning Games Network

Muzzy Lane Software

There are many others, but here are the ones I use?  … Read the rest

EdGamer 88: I’m Snorta Ingenious With My Minecraft Dominion

This short and powerful episode of EdGamer, our 88th installation of the series, brings to light some new games we experienced in game club this week. If our sporadic title isn’t enough to interest you, check out another great preview of the SIT Conference in this podcast. Tune-in and level-up!

 

 

 

Show Host: Zack Gilbert

Show Contributor: Gerry James

Here’s our Show Notes


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EdGamer 87: Dave McCool of Muzzy Lane Software

This week on EdGamer Episode 87 we are joined by the president of one of the ‘coolest’ educational gaming companies around…Dave McCool of Muzzy Lane (sorry for the pun Dave). Listen in as Dave gives us a detailed tour of all the amazing stuff Muzzy Lane has going on. From elementary to adult, there is a little something for everyone in this episode.… Read the rest

EdGamer 86: Jeremiah McCall and the Learning Games Network

This week on EdGamer Episode 86 we are joined by our good friend and repeat special guest Jeremiah McCall of the Learning Games Network! Jeremiah is nice enough to walk us through some of the great stuff happening with the Playful Learning initiative. He also tosses in some amazing insight on the latest topics of gaming and education. Don’t miss this episode.… Read the rest