Readings and Resources

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Game-Based Learning has:

• A Story

• Rules

• Goals/Objectives/Outcomes

• Feedback & Rewards

• Interaction

• Conflict/Competition/Challenge/Opposition

Katie Salen on the Power of Game-Based Learning (7:11)

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Game Based Learning

by Rebecca Teed

What Is Game-based Learning?

Free Tools to Incorporate Game-Based Learning

by Andrew Miller

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As I work with teachers to implement game-based learning (GBL), they are always looking for any free tools that exist. While some are willing to pay for iPad game apps, these tools often cost money. Luckily, there are many tools out there that are free and that teachers could use in the classroom as soon as tomorrow. Some of these tools are not only the games themselves, but also lesson plans and ideas for using the game in the classroom. Here are some of my favorite free GBL tools. Click here to continue reading.

Non-Digital Game-based Learning (5.26)

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The Instructional Power of Digital Games, Social Networking, and Simulations: Article

Some Games:

• Banished http://www.shiningrocksoftware.com/game/

• Bridge Constructor http://www.bridgeconstructor.com/

• Gone Home http://www.gonehomegame.com/ (English/ELA)

• Kerbal Space Program https://kerbalspaceprogram.com/en/

• Minecraft Edu http://minecraftedu.com/

• Myst: http://store.steampowered.com/app/63660/

• Oregon Trail http://www.virtualapple.org/oregontraildisk.html

• Portal II http://www.teachwithportals.com/

• Roller Coaster Tycoon http://www.rollercoastertycoon.com/

• Sim City http://www.simcity.com/en_US

Book:

Minecraft in the Classroom -- Book