Game-Based Learning
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edWeb.net hosts game-based learning which provides free professional development for educators who wish to improve upon or learn more about GBL in the classroom.
“In this article, the techniques used and the effects of each are explored and suggestions are provided for instructors considering adding game layers to the classroom.” – Scott Nicholson
Games and Learning provides up-to-date news, blogs, and research on GBL as well as game development and tips on classroom use.
GameUp, as part of BrainPop, provides games that students can play to learn in every subject.
The place for children of all ages to play games and discover new jokes, surveys, answers to science questions, and fun crafts and recipes from Highlights.
Here students can play games and enter into simulations that teach them civics lessons.
From within a web-browser, the inklewriter will let students make and play interactive stories with no programming required.
The Institute of Play helps to provide information through research about games and their involvement in learning. Here, educators are able to understand how games help students learn and become engaged.
Kahoot! is a game-based classroom response system that creates quizzes, discussion, and surveys that keep students involved in lectures.
Kodu Game Lab is a resource for students to use to learn how to make their own games. It is also useful for teachers who wish to create games to implement into their classroom.
Teachers can assign and track progress on over 2,000 learning games and assessments! Great for class, home, or remote! Students can play the amazing Awakening experience and have fun while learning through research backed methods! Legends of Learning is always FREE for teachers.