This is a great way to get college students interacting on a paper they were suppose to read. You can also # it to connect to a twitter group you created (makes it easier to research). You can also tag a twitter user @....

So interesting how this shows up again and again. I guess some day I should try it out. #ilt5320

Going to have to put this in my bookmarks. #ilt5320

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Yet with standards and teacher evaluations we tend to focus on 'Product' not 'Process'. #ilt5320

Has anyone tried this software? http://www.gginteractive.com/ #ilt5320

Thus it would be important to have more studies where you have teachers who are novices. #ilt5320

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Do teachers receive this kind of education regarding how to do this in college? What needs to change? #ilt5320

http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2012/05/how-to-break-free-of-our-19th-century-factory-model-education-system/256881/

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Great description of what a class should be. #ilt5320

Would you agree or disagree based on your interactions with teachers at different grade levels? #ilt5320

How did your attitude about reading this article change with the addition of the visuals links I added compared to just reading text? # Ilt5320

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What did you notice about the differences between the adult and the children regarding the games? #ilt5320

Out of the mouth of 'babes' comes the truth about our system. #ilt5320

Student ownership important because it leads to self directed learning. #ilt5320

Again, another great hook. Get the students attention. Make it sound fun and risky at the same time. Gives the teacher a sense of power and flexibility to bend normal real world limitations. #ilt5320

How can you see this working in your career?

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Were you hooked by this first sentence??? #ilt5320

What do you think would be the benefits if they did examine a single game across the environments? #ilt5320

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Think about the instructors you had in HS - do they match this definition? #ilt5320

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Why do you think standardize testing has become so popular? What are the behind the scenes reasons. I think you may be surprised (or not). #ilt5320

We all have many layers (right now we have the layer of college student). What is one of yours? #ilt5320

Eric Erikson intended for it to be the final stage of identity development, which takes place in late adolescence. People going through a psychosocial moratorium are said to be having an “identity crisis.” #ilt5320

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To play a game is to attempt to achieve a specific state of affairs [prelusory goal], using only means permitted by rules [lusory means], where the rules prohibit use of more efficient in favour of less efficient means [constitutive rules], and where the rules are accepted just because they make possible such activity [lusory attitude]. #ilt5320

I like to relate this to our currency. The dollar bill in your pocket is less paper then the paper towel you wipe your hands on, yet it is more valuable because you (society) gives it value. #ilt5320

Great book to read - you can relate it to any age. #ilt5320

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Intrinsic motivation is important. Interesting how small the Gameful Learning area is within the Venn diagram. Thoughts? #ilt5320

Website to check out - http://gameful-learning.org/ #ilt5320

Interesting Abstract - http://hemisphericinstitute.org/hemi/en/enc07-keynotes/item/1069-enc07-george-lewis #ilt5320

We had a child care facility where a child died in an accident. Many of the children went to the funeral but were confused/sad/angry. The teacher got approval from the parents to create a funeral area in the classroom so they could act it out. Though this process of play the children gain a better understanding of life and death and were able to accept it. #ilt5320

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I have to note - in early childhood there are decades of research regarding this. We are only recently starting to research different ages. #ilt5320

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Jazz -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHJXq6-OAWY #ilt5320

Modding is a slang expression that is derived from the verb "modify". Modding refers to the act of modifying hardware, software, or virtually anything else, to perform a function not originally conceived or intended by the designer, or achieve a bespoke specification. The term modding is often used within the computer game community, particularly in regard to creating new or altered content and sharing that via the web. It may also be applied to the overclocking of computers in order to increase the frequency at which the CPU operates. Case modding is also a popular activity amongst many computer enthusiasts which involves the customization of a computer case or the installation of water cooling technology. In connection with automobiles, modding often refers to engine tuning, remapping of a vehicle's engine control unit or customization of the bodywork. #ilt5320

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A great read - http://www.danielgoleman.info/topics/emotional-intelligence/ #ilt5320

Some books - http://www.barnesandnoble.com/blog/big-books-for-deep-thinkers/ #ilt5320 What books would you add?

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Yet would the majority of teachers feel this way? Think about how many still administer 'bubble tests' because of the ease of grading. #ilt5320

Yet there were really 3 different distinct categories. How is that reproducible? #ilt5320

Important to recognize those that fall out of the curve. Think about what needs to change to help draw them in? #ilt5320

Every teachers dream. #ilt5320

What errors might this produce?

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Do you see extra funding streams helping out or teachers having to work longer hours if they want to do this? Other options? #ilt5320

The newness wore off. What might an instructor do to refresh that? #ilt5320

Maybe in part because it became 'fun'. #ilt5320

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Hmm. How could the students have helped to design the course while the course progressed? Or would that be possible for his design? #ilt5320

When students are self motivated then they tend to do more...... But this is a group of Master's students. How might this be different from Freshman/Sophomores? #ilt5320

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Thoughts? Benefits of working ahead? #ilt5320

This one was so different and I wonder if he should have included it. #ilt5320

Do you think 2 weeks is long enough to create a portfolio like this? #ilt5320

I wonder what the length of each presentation was. #ilt5320

Great reflection for everyone no matter the field they are working in. #ilt5320

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Important to have more than just text. # ilt5320

I encourage you to check out the spread sheet url. What other columns might be added or removed? #ilt5320

Different way to have students bring in real world experiences.

By changing the name does it change the view of the task by students? #ilt5320

What would be some of the challenges with this? #ilt5320

Peer competition. #ilt5320

How would this affect the assessment data for the department? How would one get accurate data? #ilt5320

Has anyone used this before? #ilt5320

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These are significant differences. Should he have kept them more similar?

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How is this better/worse then traditional factory style learning?

What about youth that have limited access. The education gap widens. #ilt5320

Link to E Book https://books.google.com/books?id=HSdFBgAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false

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Parents academic background and family income. #ilt5320

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Why would it be intimidating for teachers? #ilt5320

http://www.innovativelearning.com/educational_psychology/development/zone-of-proximal-development.html

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Like any tool - we must learn to to use it correctly in order to bring the biggest benefit to individuals and society.

So neat that Brain Awareness Week is next week. https://www.sfn.org/public-outreach/brain-awareness-week

Though this sounds completely outrageous, when we think back about studies that have indicated when people keep their minds busy on other tasks that they enjoy - discomfort levels (for any reason) seem to lessen.

So much amazing research regarding brain plasticity has been done over the last decade. Looking forward to seeing all the new breakthroughs we will have in the next 10 years.

Just like in history - it all depends on your perspective and who writes the history. #ilt5320

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Another cultural shift - legal system supporting and advocating for people to project themselves as victims of life which then takes away their belief that they have control which then leads to depression and other controlling behaviors that degrade society instead of building it up. #ilt5320

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This is what our culture really needs to focus on. Not the immediate rewards but how it will improve lives in the long run. #ilt5320

I wish this term would be shared with teachers through workshops and training's. So many still think that by adding a game of cards to their math class it automatically becomes gamification. #ilt5320

Benefit of having children give input. They are reaching for the future and are not bound by our beliefs of what is good/educational. #ilt5320

here is where we see the limits within the research - I would wonder if there were any low income children because this is the gap we are now seeing and only recently are becoming aware of. #ilt5320

This is a great reference for literacy classes for student teachers ilt5320

Her book reminded me of how powerful imagination is regarding inspiring science to move forward. inte5320

Sometimes it can be challenging to help others to learn the complexity and benefits. ilt5320

This reminded me of the research regarding the importance of feeling that you have control in at least one aspect of your life. Games would be helpful for people in high stress to relieve tension.

learning empathy through a game is great

I have seen this within my own boys. Each brings a part of their lives into how they view/play the game. Each then sees the differences that the other has.

People use 'cheats' all the time in order to make their lives easier. If it is socially acceptable then is it a cheat?

Something that may be a struggle for others because we are drilled to believe that only if it is based on learning principles can it be good.

Something that all schools would benefit from. Having older student mentor younger ones in a topic they are both interested in.

Beneficial sibling interaction considering that outside of the game they may not interact much

Interesting and yet positive social interactions

Interesting thought

interesting way to word this but makes perfect sense

yet so many teachers/institutions will not recognize its impact

This is key to really understanding the workings within the real social/cultural world.

It will be nice to see new research that does not reference this game.

The military believes it to be beneficial.

A question that will continue as games continue to change.

I completely agree

Great quote

Collaboration at its best

Specific assignments are one way to assist in this issue

This is the challenge for the current teachers who themselves may not be sure who to locate quality resources from the 'junk'

This is disheartening. We all want to be recognized for our areas of expertise.

Thus helping them to find others who will collaborate and stretch their thoughts/ideas

Unfortunately sometimes we become dependent on the rush of information and thus are unable to truly focus down on an idea/topic.

The key to a lieving growing society

The benefit is that they get to explore their values in a safe way.

Great way to encourage critical thinking

When they feel like they are a participant in a positive way then we all benefit.

Love this - teachers are no longer the keeper of the information

We need to remember that their brains are in turmoil much like a toddler brain and need guidance.

This is where we as adults/teachers need to make the effort to educate ourselves.

This is an interesting view that I have not considered before.

It is key that we are aware of this as test scores are demonstrating a larger gap. Recent Teacher testing is now only done via computer. Thus if you can not type at 20-30 words per minute then you will automatically fail the writing part even if you are brilliant.

This is part is because as a child they experienced this media in a limited fashion. They are breaking new ground

Though we have seen a resurgence in recent years because those running for office now understand the power of the net

Textbooks are stagnate and are also out of date information by the time they are published.

Without the fear of judgement and persecution.

That is a significant percentage that we need to be aware of.

Multitasking within limitation is important.

This type of learning has been recognized since before the Greeks. We need to continue to expand on and use this in every classroom.

Great to see that they are focusing on the positive. Unfortunately our media focuses many times on the negative which leads people to the false perception of 'why try'. These areas give them the perception of 'why not try'.

The glass ceiling and unnecessary biases. We need to value people for their abilities and for the new ideas/concepts they bring to the table.

The bell curve always has driven me nuts. This is another way to create a caste system where people begin to believe that they can not move anywhere from where they are.

Very interesting and thought provoking.

We see this again and again as student 'testing scores' are dropping across the nation. Student need to understand the why and how they are going to apply it in real world situations.

Thus helping to grow our future leaders and teaching that we can lead from behind.

This is key as there are people who just want to visit occasionally while others want to have a daily deep rich interactions.

When teachers learn in this way they then understand the benefits. In tern when they being to teach they will use this same modality which will lead to better understanding for their students.

This is what I am planning to do with the space I will be working with this semester. I want to find a place that I can share with my students over many years that will be a dynamic and changing as they are.

As we continue to be a more fluid society it is important that our information mirrors that.

Reminds me of the benefits we see in the public/private school system when teachers allow student from different grades to come together to work on projects. Everyone benefits.

Helping younger people take on those leadership skills will impact the future as the older experienced people start to leave the field.

This is key as it helps people to realize that even though there are striking differences in some areas of our interests this one can join us and through sharing make our understanding deeper.

Having a bullet pointed list is helpful because it is easy to reference and share with others. The more it is shared the clearer the definition becomes.

Great quote to share with others. We need to link of how we can make learning deep instead of just skimming the surface with information that will be soon forgotten.

This unfortunately happens when there is not a guiding force or initial outline of what the term means for the different genres.

We discuss this often. Is the game that you are proposing adding truly adding 'value' or is it added because you think it is fun or it is popular.

Social engagement is key in early childhood years as children are learning the rules of engagement and how to control their emotions.

And who is asking the question. Are they looking for research information that would drive marketing in conjunction with profits $$$ or peoples enjoyment.

Again key to a successful game that also has application in the real world. persistance and repetition is important.

yet for the person who is new to computers this can be a challenge just to master what many consider basic skills.

Helping people to feel successful in the beginning is important so that they will continue to want to learn and explore

This is key to any learning experience. Each person/player is expecting knowledge but because of their different previous learning experiences they may not all look in the same place or they may need to see it several times.

It always looks more intimidating than what it is (most times). People just need to dive in and be open to learning and failing.

Great idea to remember for any new learning experience.

This would be amazing as there are so many things in science that we can not do because of hazards/society. Yet it a game it would give it a new dimension and interest for the player.

I wonder about these types of games myself. As a person that could get very focused, I would be fearful of forgetting/ignoring other tasks in order to make sure to stay at the top of the game.

Though I have not played this game it sounds like it would be great for a Political course where students are talking about battle strategies of the past. Would be a great way to expand on that concept.

When games are too short then people loose interest. Comparatively if they take too long people loose interest as well.

When working on writing for the general public the rule of them that most people follow is that you need to write as if an 8th grader were to read it.

this creates a challenge and also a benefit. Example: - I can make a couple of quick references to 'Dam it Jim I am not a .....' and I can quickly ascertain if this person is part of a specialist group that I have knowledge in.

Great comment that transcends any topic or idea.

Yet today we are sorely lacking in this area. Our culture is valuing instant and let someone else do it over learning to complete the task themselves. This is in turn creating a generation of people who lack determination or an interest in learning.

It is distressing that people think that learning should be boring. . Learning should be exciting and stimulating.

A social system. And also this is a creat activity for number skills and math. Children struggling with worksheets (boring) would thrive during a game. Quickly calculating totals correctly.

My boys loved this. It was amazed how well they were able to learn to pronounce their names. Also it encouraged reading and word recognition because they wanted to know what the cards said.

This also pairs hand in hand with the need for preschool. When children start off in Kindergarten behind their peers they tend to stay behind. Part of this is because the children become 'marked' as slow learners and that follows them unfortunately.

We have one of the most challenging languages considering that we teach our children rules then immediately have to teach them all the words that break those rules. Not to mention the demeaning way that we still instruct children in school - breaking them into groups of which then the children are stigmatized by their peers. Soapbox.

I find her work very interesting. Especially where she talks about the literacy and culture that are created.

This is so key. We talk about it all the time in the college system. How students are coming out of HS without the ability to solve complex problems. When teachers learn to pair education with gaming it will benefit everyone.

This reminds me of Jane McGonagal's book regarding gaming. How she created a cemetery poker game to bring more interest into the history of an area.

Interestingly this can be a cultural item. My husbands family believed that games were not for them because games taught people to manipulate others for their own benefit.

We were just talking about this (with Groundhog day coming up - if you do not know what I am talking about you need to watch the movie with Bill Murray). Repetition is key to all learning. Game makers/players know this. The players trust that through repetition.

It is interesting that in general people think that gaming will not lead to anything. Yet, just like block building for young children can lead to becoming a contractor, so gaming is that entry level exploration for a child to see if there is more that they want to learn about.

As I reflect on this statement I think about those students who are gamers, respond differently then those who do not enjoy games when we are talking about alternative ways for bring learning to the child's real world daily experiences. .

it is interesting to see this question and yet encouraging since this is the same question that I ask my student teachers. I want them to understand that those same games that 'drive them nuts' are games that we can use for educational purposes. We just have to re-frame the learn goals.

This is one of those key skills that all people need and need to feel. When people feel their are contributing something important then they strive to do better and are more creative.

These families realize that in order for their child to be successful (and thus make them look good) the child needs to be able to attend a college which cost $$ or has rules about GPA. Yet many times we miss out on brilliant people because of this.

Just like in the real world when you think about laws and policies.

It does more than that. It also shows determination. Something that is sorely lacking in our society.

Students are learning how to store information for a short period of time in order to regurgitate it in order to get a grade that does not reflect depth of knowledge.