Feb 4, 2015
New research indicates there’s little, if any, direct connection between rewards, such as achievements or badges, and what a player learns in an educational game. Syracuse University’s School of Information… more »
Dec 14, 2014
Dr. Jeremy Richman, who lost his daughter in the shootings at Newtown, CT two years ago today, and Jessica Berlinski of Adaptive Health Systems call for a new wave of video games that can help young people develop empathy and other emotional skills. The two argue the research is there to prove their effectiveness and the time is now to “move from an unproductive, blame-based dialogue to one that incites positive action.”
Aug 27, 2014
Most people agree that implementing game-based learning makes sense for older students, but what about really young kids? Do screens have a place in early childhood education? How young is… more »
Aug 11, 2014
Recent research from NYU highlights that games can increase student interest in even difficult subjects and making those games ones where students compete can boost their performance. The research found… more »