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Self assessment model for adult educators

The LINCS Community is discussing new models for distance classes in adult education. This example from a project in Missouri called emints provides an assessment tool that combines what good teaching looks like and how technology can enhance learning impact....

Entertainment games mechanics

So what is it in great game mechanics that gets people willing to invest time and money to play? If learning games could first engage players using great mechanics, would the learners then be willing to engage in the learning objectives ?  That was my take away from...

Social learning construct in finance

Interesting look at how social learning is approached from different fields.  Here is a look at social learning for finance.  Wondering if a social learning construct in education also needs to look outside the obvious “tutoring” and look at other ways...

Learning game design and play testing

Here is an interview with Scott Osterweil from MIT Education Arcade.  Scott is being interviewed by  Professor Eric Klopfer  during the MOOC I recently completed, Design and Development of Learning Games.  Scott is discussing the design and development of the game,...

Lure of the Labyrinth

What does an educator need to know to use a learning game in a classroom? See an educator support page from the game Lure of the Labyrinth.  Scott Osterweil, from MIT’s Education Arcade was interviewed often in the EdX course I just completed regarding good...