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I recently participated in panel about integrating primary literature into the classroom. Faculty from various departments exposed their motivations, tricks, successes and failures in attempting to introduce difficult reading to undergraduates at my college. In my class, students participate in two research projects of their own design. I make the assumption that they will be [...]

The U.S. Department of State has partnered with The SuperGroup marketing group to launch Trace Effects, an educational video game aimed at teenagers to promote learning of the English language and American culture… US Department of State launches educational game about American English language and culture | Polygon.

Matthew K. Gold started “NYU Gaming Conference – “Different Games” – 4/26-27, NYU-Polytech” in CUNY Games Network: “Please save the date and register now for Different Games! Different Games is the first conference on diversity, difference and inclusivity in digital games, hosted April 26-27, 2013 at NYU’s Polytechnic Institute in downtown Brooklyn. Different Games is [...]

Teachers College at Columbia University announces a game design contest to assist second language learners with English. Winners take home $1000 in prize money and an opportunity to receive $16,000 in start-up funds for their game. Winners partner with faculty at Teachers College to learn and build games in their labs. Applications due April 7th, [...]

This year’s THATCamp Games hosts at Case Western Reserve University have sent along more details about the upcoming THATCamp Games (see flier below). Registration is open now, so head over to the website and sign up! What is THATCamp Games? In the organizers’ own words: In keeping with the spirit of the original, THATCamp Games [...]

Boise State University will be hosting a two-day unconference on quest-based learning, gamification, and badges for learning. Click here for more information.  

Teachers College, Columbia University Cross-Cultural Games Challenge and Incubator 2013 Spring Competition is now open! Want to make the next great educational game? Are you good at programming, design, or have great ideas? Partner with the Games Research Lab at Teachers College, Columbia University to create an online educational game (online game or mobile app) [...]