Episode 97 – Dave the Wave!

Once again we have a full panel as Dave, Tim, Tony and myself discuss the hot topic gaming in education and our thoughts. Check out our talking points below.

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Microsoft uses ‘Minecraft’ to teach your kid how to code by Jon Fingas – Engadget

• Link: http://www.engadget.com/2015/11/17/minecraft-hour-of-code-tutorial/?ncid=txtlnkusaolp00000602
• What about Scratch?
• Should schools be using simpler models of programming instead of actual coding language?
• Hour of Code – https://hourofcode.com/us e. Processing –http://www.openprocessing.org/

Parents, take note: These games may actually teach your kids something – by Maeghan Ouimet of Ars Technica

• Link: http://arstechnica.com/sponsored/games-that-teach-as-well-as-they-play/
• Article sponsored by Intel
• Gaming can make a better world TED Talk with Jane McGonigalhttps://www.ted.com/talks/jane_mcgonigal_gaming_can_make_a_better_world?language=en
• Mathletics – http://www.mathletics.com/ (not a game by the way)

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