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Having Fun is a Good Thing
- 5. “The world is filled with enthusiastic, energetic people . . .
- 6. “Too bad they’re usually under the age of seven.” Esa Saarinen Finland
- 8. Tic Tac Toe
- 9. Pong
- 10. Galaga
- 11. SimCity
- 13. Oculus Rift
- 16. ?WHY
- 17. because the brain DEMANDS IT
- 18. “The brain developed to solve problems relating to surviving in an unstable, outdoor environment and to do so in near constant motion.” John Medina Brain Rules
- 20. can I EAT IT?
- 21. can it EAT ME?
- 22. can I have SEXWITH IT?
- 25. neural networks
- 26. “If you wanted to create an educational environment that was directly opposed to what the brain is good at doing . . .
- 27. “. . . you would probably design something like a modern classroom.” John Medina Brain Rules
- 28. ?characteristics of a highly effective learning environment
- 29. • students make choices • students become experts • solving problems is required • immediate feedback
- 30. • there’s always an answer • failure is a good thing • learning is collaborative
- 32. ?characteristics of a highly popular game
- 35. whatcha got?
- 37. increase literacy skills improve problem solving skills simulate authentic situations
- 38. encourage collaboration engage students in content lead to sophisticated research
- 39. what NEXT?
- 41. LEARN MORE about play2 TALK with students1
- 42. Don’t Bother Me, Mom -- I’m Learning! Marc Prensky The Game Believes in You Greg Toppo Play Like a Pirate Quinn Rollins
- 44. LEARN MORE about play2 TALK with students1 3 FIND games & toys
- 45. Google CARDBOARD
- 53. what might this look like in your CLASSROOM?
- 54. BREAKOUT EDU.com
- 55. showyourwork
- 56. ˚ FACEBOOK
- 57. TOYS
- 60. board GAMES
- 61. mobile APPS
- 62. video GAMES
- 67. educade.org
- 68. graphite.org
- 69. goo.gl/dRNXm1
- 71. PLAY the games
- 73. be brave! MAKE A PANCAKE
- 75. what are you ZINKING about?