Teaching Class like a Video Game... - Classroom 2.02024-03-29T07:52:13Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topics/teaching-class-like-a-video-game?commentId=649749%3AComment%3A760125&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI use a curriculum based on "…tag:www.classroom20.com,2011-10-09:649749:Comment:7601252011-10-09T00:39:47.579ZDonna Brownehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/DonnaBrowne
<p>I use a curriculum based on "layered curriculum" where my students move from layer to layer choosing from a wide variety of activities that meet the content goals. We have a ritual where students get to publicly acknowledge their success in moving through the layers. Students love this format and really take ownership of their learning!</p>
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<p>I use a curriculum based on "layered curriculum" where my students move from layer to layer choosing from a wide variety of activities that meet the content goals. We have a ritual where students get to publicly acknowledge their success in moving through the layers. Students love this format and really take ownership of their learning!</p>
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<p>Donna</p> I like it, it is an interesti…tag:www.classroom20.com,2011-10-03:649749:Comment:7582822011-10-03T13:59:05.910ZDaniel Edward Sagmillerhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/DanielEdwardSagmiller
I like it, it is an interesting site. I would love to see older grades on there as well though.
I like it, it is an interesting site. I would love to see older grades on there as well though. Hi Daniel,
my name is Pablo…tag:www.classroom20.com,2011-10-01:649749:Comment:7574022011-10-01T07:21:02.369ZPablo Benvenutohttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/PabloBenvenuto
<p>Hi Daniel,</p>
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<p>my name is Pablo Benvenuto and with my partners we have been developing a new Learning Management System, which is free, whose sole purpose is to transform learning into a gaming experience. Check it out and tell us how we are doing: <a href="http://www.studybuddycampus.com">http://www.studybuddycampus.com</a></p>
<p>Hi Daniel,</p>
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<p>my name is Pablo Benvenuto and with my partners we have been developing a new Learning Management System, which is free, whose sole purpose is to transform learning into a gaming experience. Check it out and tell us how we are doing: <a href="http://www.studybuddycampus.com">http://www.studybuddycampus.com</a></p> We're born learning. Play is…tag:www.classroom20.com,2011-09-29:649749:Comment:7565212011-09-29T07:41:31.773ZPaula Lee Brighthttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/PaulaLeeBright
<p>We're born learning. Play is an extension of that. A baby kicking and cooing and looking is actually learning kajillions of things every second.</p>
<p>In school we take that away. We make it a numbers game, a paper-pencil-book day, a sit-in-your-seat and learn-only-that way style. Bad, bad choice!</p>
<p>Incorporate playing, gaming, and a personal "quest" and a child will learn just about anything, if it's a challenge and if it's interesting. </p>
<p>I'm a big believer in the gamification…</p>
<p>We're born learning. Play is an extension of that. A baby kicking and cooing and looking is actually learning kajillions of things every second.</p>
<p>In school we take that away. We make it a numbers game, a paper-pencil-book day, a sit-in-your-seat and learn-only-that way style. Bad, bad choice!</p>
<p>Incorporate playing, gaming, and a personal "quest" and a child will learn just about anything, if it's a challenge and if it's interesting. </p>
<p>I'm a big believer in the gamification movement. It's a far better system than we're using now, confining kids in like cattle (quiet, seated cattle!) and force-feeding topics. Give them engaging surroundings, present them with things to learn about, and kids <em>do work hard</em> and <em>do learn. </em></p>
<p>If you haven't seen Sugata Mitra, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brOlGmS-2s4&feature=related">take a look at this very short video.</a> It's truly astonishing. :)</p> Wow, Grace! That's so cool --…tag:www.classroom20.com,2011-09-28:649749:Comment:7563232011-09-28T23:42:31.927ZKaty Scotthttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/KatyScott
Wow, Grace! That's so cool -- I had to look it up. If anyone is interested, here's an article about it: <a href="http://www.hivandhepatitis.com/coinfection/coinfection-hiv-hep/hiv-hcv-coinfection/3249-gamers-solve-retrovirus-protein-folding-mystery" target="_blank">http://www.hivandhepatitis.com/coinfection/coinfection-hiv-hep/hiv-hcv-coinfection/3249-gamers-solve-retrovirus-protein-folding-mystery</a>
Wow, Grace! That's so cool -- I had to look it up. If anyone is interested, here's an article about it: <a href="http://www.hivandhepatitis.com/coinfection/coinfection-hiv-hep/hiv-hcv-coinfection/3249-gamers-solve-retrovirus-protein-folding-mystery" target="_blank">http://www.hivandhepatitis.com/coinfection/coinfection-hiv-hep/hiv-hcv-coinfection/3249-gamers-solve-retrovirus-protein-folding-mystery</a> I think gaming is education i…tag:www.classroom20.com,2011-09-28:649749:Comment:7563212011-09-28T23:41:03.417ZKaty Scotthttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/KatyScott
<p>I think gaming is education is essential in the 21st century, and it's gaining a lot of popularity -- in part because it's very similar to some other proven methods we've been using in the classroom for years, like Project-Based Education.</p>
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<p>I wrote a detailed blog post about gaming in the classroom a few months ago -- it includes lots of research as well as examples of what some teachers are trying across the country. Check it out at:…</p>
<p>I think gaming is education is essential in the 21st century, and it's gaining a lot of popularity -- in part because it's very similar to some other proven methods we've been using in the classroom for years, like Project-Based Education.</p>
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<p>I wrote a detailed blog post about gaming in the classroom a few months ago -- it includes lots of research as well as examples of what some teachers are trying across the country. Check it out at: <a href="http://digitaldollar.edublogs.org/2011/03/07/let-them-play-video-gaming-in-education/" target="_blank">http://digitaldollar.edublogs.org/2011/03/07/let-them-play-video-gaming-in-education/</a></p>
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<p><a href="http://digitaldollar.edublogs.org" target="_blank">Stretch Your Digital Dollar</a></p> Did you see the news on the i…tag:www.classroom20.com,2011-09-28:649749:Comment:7558572011-09-28T15:37:41.590ZGrace Gormanhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/GraceGorman877
Did you see the news on the internet about the mapping of the HIV protein? Scientists had been trying to do this so they could alter it to make a vaccine. The scientists had been trying for 8-10 years to do this. They turned it over to online gamers and working in teams, they solved it in 2 weeks. I think it was done at the tUniversity of Washington. How cool is that!
Did you see the news on the internet about the mapping of the HIV protein? Scientists had been trying to do this so they could alter it to make a vaccine. The scientists had been trying for 8-10 years to do this. They turned it over to online gamers and working in teams, they solved it in 2 weeks. I think it was done at the tUniversity of Washington. How cool is that!