Here are some online resources about this Foo Foo/ Myth…
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On Fun…
Fun in Learning vs Engaging Learning
TBD
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On Games…
From Ruth Clark:
Review of Research on Games: 2004-2009
• Found 70 high quality studies
• Among those only 5 used random assignment with control
• Important features: feedback, varied difficulty level, memory support
• “Evidence that games lead to more effective learning was not strong”
– Connolly et al, 2012
http://www.elearningguild.com/assets/files/40/dl12_104_clark.pdf
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Research:
Connolly et al (2012). A systematic literature review of empirical evidence on computer games and serious games.
Computers and Education, 59, 661-686
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From Jeanne Farrington:
Seriously, the Game Is Up
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From Dick Clark (Richard E. Clark):
Learning From Serious Games?
RE Clark serious games researchet_june07
Media in Teaching
Serious Games Evaluation
Clark_Serious Games Evaluation
On Learning From Serious Games
Recent Neuroscience and Cognitive Research Findings on Cyber Learning
Recent Neuroscience and Cognitive Research
Games for Instruction?
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Fight the Foo Foo
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Please add other links – to “research” and not just “opinions” – either in agreement or in disagreement – in the comments sections below.
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