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Game your class- what kiwis are doing
Started by Tracy Tindle 17 Jan 2015 3:13pm () Replies (2) Last reply by Sonya Van SchaijikHi all Im currently working on a community engagement plan/research as part of my studies with The Mind Lab/Unitec into the use of gamification in Kiwi classrooms. There is currently no research about the use of gamification in NZ...Are you gamifying your classroom this year?
Started by Monika Kern 17 Jan 2014 11:44am () Replies (6) Last reply by Monika KernLearning through games / Gamification / Game based Learning has become one of my favourite topics in 2013: When done well, your students can apply most or all KCs within the game environment. While I don't have my own classroom to gamify, I am able...Curate collection of educational games - ULearn13
Started by Monika Kern 09 Oct 2013 5:04pm () Replies (1) Last reply by Monika KernWhy use games and how? What games are teachers using effectively? Following on from Stephen Knightly's breakout session Gaming and the New Zealand Curriculum, how will we curate a a collection of educational games? Please share your ideas, your...Do you use MinecraftEDU with your students?
Started by Carol Kendall 17 Mar 2013 8:53pm () Replies (12) Last reply by jolenebI'm wondering how many NZ primary school teachers are using MinecraftEDU in their classrooms. I'm looking at getting started. Tracy Tindle was a great person to touch base with. My next step is to figure out where to get some money and equipment...
Learning through games
Learning games or serious games are about taking the problem-solving and critical-thinking skills kids often develop playing other forms of video games but in an education context.