Learning About Learning Games | Online College Tips – Online Colleges

Learning About Learning Games | Online College Tips – Online Colleges

Gamification vs. Game Based Learning in Education | Gamification Blog

Gamification is the application of game mechanics into new contexts, such as education.  A simple example would be applying badges and points to a course.

Game-based learning is a more immersive strategy in which the learner assumes a role (such as a warrior) and has to accomplish quests and possibly acquire new knowledge or skills in order to surmount challenges and accomplish the ultimate objective.  However, what makes this especially different is that the game play is extended over time.

One of our favorite bloggers can explain it better…Gamification vs. Game Based Learning in Education | Gamification Blog

Math in Nature, Music and Art

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Vi-Hart/154711904574944  Math + Nature


http://www.youtube.com/user/Vihart?feature=watch Math + Music

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DK5Z709J2eo&feature=relmfu math + art

She is one of the Tutors at the Khan Academy.