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EdGamer 21: Google+ Games+ Classroom= ?

On the 21st installment of EdGamer we breakdown the the recent addition of games to Google+. Can these games, or Google+ in general, be beneficial to our classroom environment? Also, we review an article that talks to the real professionals (the students!) about what they would like to see in our current school system. They have some interesting thoughts on integrating technology in our schools.
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EdGamer 20: The Tools We Use for EdGamer

EdGamer 20 is short and sweet, but it doesn’t lack any punch! In fact, in honor of our 20th show, we give you a gift.  In this episode we pass along to the listener a list of places we routinely check and monitor to find all the great sites, tools and gadgets we bring to you each week!  We have brought you into the sporadic, sarcastic, app-addicted and often downright scary brain behind EdGamer…good luck and enjoy!Additional
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EdGamer 19: Sid Meier’s Civ World Disappoints

Don’t be upset with the title Sid.  I don’t think Civ World was meant for gamers like me.  EdGamer 19 discusses Sid Meier’s new creation Civ World, which is hosted on Facebook.  Lucas Gillispie (guest appearance #3) and I discuss Civ World, ISTE, World of Warcraft, and current gaming news.
What new Xbox Live Arcade game should I buy?  What upcoming MMO could replace WoW in the classroom?  
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EdGamer 18: Bad Gaming Idea for Eminem

Welcome to EdGamer Episode 18! As we creep closer and closer to our 20th episode we dive deeper into the world of mass gaming. Our topics of interest this week include a look at just how fast gaming is growing through social media, the way social media is corrupting the image of gaming, and how businesses are using gaming as educational tools. We also check out a great site for students where they can keep themselves busy and refresh some skills during the summer months.
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EdGamer 17: The Supreme Court and EdGamer Agree

Welcome to EdGamer episode 17! This week we get judicial as we discuss the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the California law that banned sales of violent video games to children. We also touch on another board game and discuss teen virtual worlds. This episode is chock full of random video game and education talk as we discuss all the topics that have been nagging on our brains lately.… Read the rest