Resources and thoughts to help you with your inquiry...
Mobile Technologies:
1. "Designing eLearning for iPads" by Upside Learning A 62 slide presentation on what to consider when designing eLearning activities with a tablet in mind; some very effective visuals and some solid points to consider. 2. Review of Survivalcraft - "A better mobile Minecraft than the actual mobile Minecraft" - Touch Arcade My six year old brought his iPad mini up and asked me to download this - of course, I first reviewed it. From what I have read, this looks very promising with many more features and animals than the original, mobile Minecraft. Check it out. 3. "The Next Steps..." - this lays out the whole process for implementing an mLearning program - excellent resource showing steps and questions/concerns that should be considered.
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Game Based Learning:
1. Games for Change Social impact games aimed at critical thinking skills and effecting change. 2. "Additional Resources for Digital Game-Based Learning" by Richard Van Eck 3. Minecraft at 33 million users – a personal story by Keith Stuart A short overview of the enduring appeal and affordances of Minecraft and how it can positively affect someone with autism. 4. "Civilized Gaming: Using Civilization IV in the Classroom" by Danny Buchanan A short piece about the possibilities for using Civ IV at the Middle School level - specifically, Grade 8. 5. "Using MinecraftEdu - Joel Levin"
One of the creators talks about using this wonderful tool and focuses on the templates/worlds that are available for teachers and students to use. The Current-Anna Marie Trumanti
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