playful thoughts on games and learning
There have been a number of studies recently that have added to the body of evidence for the effectiveness of educational games, in a variety of different areas. Simulators used to train surgeons can make them ‘quicker and better’. Action…
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Although this blog is primarily about games and learning, I do like to include some posts on more general e-learning topics now and again. Here are some e-learning resources that I’ve found over the last few months. Free book on…
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Here are links to some resources sites that I’ve discovered recently: investiGaming – Michigan State University’s repository of research findings on gender and gaming. Study by the McArthur Foundation on Teens and Video Games. Framework on player life-cycles, from The…
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I’m a big fan of the Gamasutra site, and have posted sever links on this blog previously. Here’s a selection of some of my favourite articles over the past six (or so) months, particularly those that discuss principles that are…
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I recently discovered the gamebasedlearning web site, which contains articles, information on events and a series of discussion forums. There doesn’t seem to be that much there at present (I’m assuming the site will grow over time) although there is…
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I’ve finally got a few minutes to sit down and get this blog up-to-date, particularly adding some of the best blog links that have been building up in my bloglines account for the past six months – so expect a…
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