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Mar 21

Explore Science – One Game at a Time

Posted on March 21, 2013 by hslibrary

This week we’ve been focusing on a series of educational games for middle school and high school students that were developed by Rice University’s Center for Technology in Teaching and Learning with two primary goals in mind: 1. Increase students’ … Read More →

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Mar 19

Reconstructors: Neuroscience Web Adventures

Posted on March 19, 2013 by hslibrary

Reconstructors is a free online game series in which students learn about the health effects of drugs while covering substantial neuroscience content. In each single-player adventure, the student helps solve a drug-related case or problem. Players gather scientific evidence, collect … Read More →

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Feb 13

Persuasive Games Engage Students in Learning

Posted on February 13, 2013 by hslibrary

In a recent survey, 40% of educators reported that online applications and games are the most effective way to engage students. Games can even influence players to take action. According to Persuasive Games, “Games communicate differently than other media; they … Read More →

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Dec 04

Ideas for Using Computer Games in STEM Lessons

Posted on December 4, 2012 by hslibrary

Educators who teach Science, Technology, Engineering and Math often work in programming. Shawn Cornally writes in a recent blog post that he incorporates games in his classroom as a segue into programming. Cornally, who is an instructor at the University … Read More →

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