How video games are good for the brain (via The Boston Globe)
…and thanks to Daniel Pink for the Edutopia tip below.
Big Thinkers: James Paul Gee on Grading with Games
An Arizona State University professor sees a bright future for video games in the learning process — in and out of school.
WiiSpray Teaser from Martin Lihs on Vimeo.
1. How cool would the above be to have in an art room or in the foyer of your business or school?
2. Try the Teenager Audio Test.
Clicking the play button below will produce a tone that is generally only heard by people under the age of 25. It has been used as a deterrent device to keep teenagers from loitering in malls and shops, and sounds similar to a buzzing mosquito. Typically the longer you listen to it, the more annoying it gets.
I tried this in our art room and it actually worked! The students were all looking around for where that annoying sound was coming from. They became irritated rather quickly. I think I will download and loop it! What a great way to clear your class at the end of a Friday (cough cough, uh-hum…I’m kidding of course).
Created by Train Horns
Special thanks to Shane M. for the tip. He really should become a writer on this blog!
A TEACHER in Scotland has won a European education award for his pioneering work using computer games to help primary pupils make the transition to secondary school.Ollie Bray’s use of gaming technology landed him first prize among 150 teachers and policy-makers from 40 European countries.
