"Edudemic has covered game-based learning and gamification in the classroom on numerous occasions in the past. When learning becomes a game, it’s an enjoyable, effective experience for students and teachers alike. We’ve curated 23 of the best game-based education resources for 2014. If your class hasn’t gotten its game on yet, then now is the time."
Game-based learning...has it come to your classroom yet? This post provides 23 great resources on game-based learning. The material is divided into the following sections:
* Understanding game-based learning: Is game-based learning effective, or is it frivolous? Learn more about it with the links provided in this section.
* Resources for getting started: Some great introductory resources to help you get started.
* Tools you can use: Find hands-on games and gaming ideas in this section.
* For teachers who design their own games: Well, you may not be in this place yet, but perhaps down the road. Find hints to help you plan out your games.
* Game-based education in the news: Learn more about what is going on from the resources provided here.
* Other resources: Additional resources on games and gamification.
Students like to play games, and when the "fail" in a game they tend to go back and try it again because they want to win. There are some amazing games available that are free. This post provides a range of resources that may help you make the leap to trying an online game with your students, or designing a game. You may be quite pleased with the outcome.