Gaming Redefines Interactivity for Learning.

• Authors : DeKanter, Nick¹

Subjects: *SIMULATION games in education; *SIMULATION methods in education; *EDUCATIONAL games

• Source: TechTrends: Linking Research & Practice to Improve Learning. May/Jun2005, Vol. 49 Issue 3, p26-31. 6p.

• Abstract: This article aims to describe how video games can be used to create interactive learning environments that ...

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Let The Games Begin!

• Authors : Whelan, Debra Lau

Subjects: *VIDEO games; *EDUCATION; *EDUCATIONAL technologyUNITED States

• Source: School Library Journal. Apr2005, Vol. 51 Issue 4, p40-43. 4p. 4 Color Photographs.

• Abstract: Looks at the emergence of game-based learning in the

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Games and foreign language teaching.

• Authors : Macedonia, Manuela¹

Subjects: *FOREIGN language education; *COMMUNICATION in foreign language education; *INTERLANGUAGE (Language learning)

• Source: Support for Learning. Aug2005, Vol. 20 Issue 3, p135-140. 6p.

• Abstract: Active spoken mastery of a foreign language all too often remains an illusive wish on the part of language learners. There is a tendency to ... Copyright of Support for Learning is the property of Wiley-Blackwell and its content may not be copied or emailed to ...

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Guest Editor's Notes.

• Authors : Squire, Kurt

Subjects: *VIDEO games; *LEARNING; *EDUCATIONUNITED States

• Source: TechTrends: Linking Research & Practice to Improve Learning. Sep/Oct2005, Vol. 49 Issue 5, p3-4. 2p.

• Abstract: The article focuses on various electronics games and analyzes how they are elevating human creativity. The games ...

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Listen to the Natives.

• Authors : Prensky, Marc¹

Subjects: *SCHOOLS; *STUDENTS; *EDUCATORS

• Source: Educational Leadership. Dec2005/Jan2006, Vol. 63 Issue 4, p8-13. 6p.

• Abstract: The article describes how schools can catch up and provide students with a relevant education. Since educators have slid into the 21...

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Using Popular Game and Reality Show Formats to Review for Exams.

• Authors : Kaupins, Gundars¹

Subjects: *EXAMINATIONS; *STUDENTS; *TELEVISION game programs

• Source: Teaching Professor. Jan2005, Vol. 19 Issue 1, p5-6. 2p.

• Abstract: The article presents a discussion on using popular game and reality show formats to review for exams. To review exams, professors ...

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Mining for Gold.

• Authors : LoPiccolo, Phil¹

Subjects: *GAMES; *INFORMATION technology; *APPLICATION softwarePRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP 001863794PRENSKY, Marc

• Source: Computer Graphics World. May2005, Vol. 28 Issue 5, p2-4. 2p.

• Abstract: The article focuses on gaming technology for non-entertainment applications. Marc Prensky, author of Digital Game-Based

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Student Recommendations for Encouraging Participation.

Subjects: *STUDENTS; *UNIVERSITIES & colleges; *EDUCATION

• Source: Teaching Professor. Jan2005, Vol. 19 Issue 1, p4-5. 2p.

• Abstract: The article presents a discussion on student participation in education. A recent qualitative study generated and analyzed responses from students in ...

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