Learning Games & Simulations

Serious Games Showcase

May 3, 2009 No comments yet

Serious games and simulations embrace subjects as diverse as health care, emergency preparedness, world history, algebra, ethics, emotional intelligence, team building. Thanks to Eliane Alhadeff for showcasing some of this diversity in these slides.

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Learning Games & Simulations

Virtual Play Patterns

May 8, 2009 No comments yet

My colleague Scott Traylor of 360 Kid regularly writes thoughtful and timely pieces about kids, toys and digital media, and his latest article for the May 2009 issue of Playthings Magazine is no exception. What Works For Virtual Play? – Questions to Ask About Web-enabled Toys takes a deep dive into play patterns of toys […]

Educational Technology

The Future of Learning

April 28, 2009 No comments yet

Beginning this September New York City will be home to Quest to Learn, one of the most innovative 6-12th grade public schools in the country, that will use game design and game-inspired methods to teach critical 21st century skills and literacies. Created in collaboration with New Visions for Public Schools and the Institute of Play, […]