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I know. I know. I'm late, but I just got around to watching the video, and yes, I am very impressed with Cain. What creativity! What entrepeneurship!

 

Caine's Arcade from Nirvan Mullick on Vimeo.

It surprises me that Cain's Arcade was once a joke in the neighborhood. It's just a reminder of how we must support those who are continuing to create and innovate because we never know not only what efforts they made but also what it may become. Bravo, Cain!

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QR codes can help with a gaming atmosphere for gathering knowledge. Hunt for the info. Collect it in a portfolio. Earn points. Need to explore this.

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Thu, 05 May 2011 08:50:00 -0700 Kids With Cystic Fibrosis Breathe Easier Thanks To Video Games | Fast Company http://persistentpondering.posterous.com/kids-with-cystic-fibrosis-breathe-easier-than http://persistentpondering.posterous.com/kids-with-cystic-fibrosis-breathe-easier-than
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Now, these are life-changing games that are relevant and meaningful.

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Thu, 21 Apr 2011 17:27:00 -0700 YoYo Games | Make http://persistentpondering.posterous.com/yoyo-games-make http://persistentpondering.posterous.com/yoyo-games-make

Another possible choice for free game design software.

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Possible free gaming development app.

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Sun, 13 Mar 2011 11:24:00 -0700 My Reflection on Gee's 3rd Chapter of What Video Games Teach Us About Learning and Literacy http://persistentpondering.posterous.com/my-reflection-on-gees-3rd-chapter-of-what-vid http://persistentpondering.posterous.com/my-reflection-on-gees-3rd-chapter-of-what-vid

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Sun, 06 Mar 2011 10:21:00 -0800 My Reflection on Gee's 2nd Chapter of What Video Games Teach Us About Learning and Literacy http://persistentpondering.posterous.com/my-reflection-on-gees-2nd-chapter-of-what-vid http://persistentpondering.posterous.com/my-reflection-on-gees-2nd-chapter-of-what-vid

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Sat, 05 Mar 2011 10:18:00 -0800 My Reflection on Gee's Introduction to What Video Games Teach Us About Learning and Literacy http://persistentpondering.posterous.com/my-reflection-on-gees-introduction-to-what-vi http://persistentpondering.posterous.com/my-reflection-on-gees-introduction-to-what-vi

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Tue, 11 Jan 2011 13:45:00 -0800 q2lwebsite http://persistentpondering.posterous.com/q2lwebsite http://persistentpondering.posterous.com/q2lwebsite
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Quest to Learn or Q2L is a New York City school centered on learning how we create, innovate, renovate, appreciate, and collaborate in the systems of today's world. Using digital media and gaming, students at Q2L explore how to problem-solve in highly engaging contexts that require creativity, risk-taking, critical thinking, and teamwork.

Who says play and work don't mix? Certainly not the folks at Q2L. What joy and enthusiasm their students must have to be able to attend a school that understands them, accepts & respects them for who they are, and prepares them for future success. We could all be so lucky!

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One of the greatest advantages of being a Writing Project teacher is being exposed to learning frameworks that are innovative, research-based, and highly engaging. At this year's NWP Annual Meeting in Orlando, I attended a fantastic session entitled, Taking Gaming to the Next Level, facilitated by Paul Allison and Grace Raffaele from the New York City Writing Project as well as Barry Joseph from Global Kids. They are working on creating game-based curriculum. It got me so excited. It made so much sense. I wanted to know more.

I am currently reading What Video Games Have to Teach Us about Learning and Literacy by James Paul Gee. It discusses how good game design stems from cognitive science---how we learn. This is why good games allow players to learn the systems and rules quickly and easily. This is why people can spend hours and hours engaged in playing. And by the way, they are learning. They are learning more and more about the system that is the game. They are exploring the boundaries and norms of that environment. They are testing various methods to win. They have a clear expectation in mind and are learning how to succeed.

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I am excited to delve further into what implications this has for education. We all see educational gaming, but there's so much more. There are fantastic serious games that teach about current events and dilemmas. Think about the amount of thinking that goes into writing, designing, promoting, and of course, playing these games. Imagine the potential of gaming curriculum.

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