World of Warcraft in School: Learning With The Lich King
The Presentation:
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The Video:
Website Resources:
The WoWinSchool Wiki – http://wowinschool.pbworks.com – this is the official wiki for the project. Here we share news, technical information about implementation, an extensive list of supporting research, and examples of student work.
What research supports this project? – http://wowinschool.pbworks.com/Supporting-Research – There’s a growing list of academic research that supports game-based learning and the use of virtual worlds and simulations in learning. We also have some great videos available as well.
The Cognitive Dissonance Guild – http://cognitivedissonance.guildportal.com – Are you an educator interested in exploring World of Warcraft? Maybe you already plan and are looking to network with other educators. Cognitive Dissonance is a guild designed to help educators learn about World of Warcraft and other virtual worlds.
What about the violence? – http://www.pbs.org/kcts/videogamerevolution/impact/myths.html – It’s a question that’s often asked when it comes to integrating video games like World of Warcraft into the school environment. This is a link to an excellent article by Dr. Henry Jenkins of MIT. There are more links and resources on the subject available in the Supporting Research section of the wiki.
The Official World of Warcraft Site – http://www.worldofwarcraft.com
Recommended Reading:
Don’t Bother Me Mom I’m Learning – Mark Prensky
Got Game: How the Gamer Generation Is Reshaping Business Forever – John C. Beck and Mitchell Wade
What Video Games Have to Teach Us About Learning and Literacy – James Paul Gee
Playing To Learn: Video Games In The Classroom – David Hutchison (has lesson ideas revolving around video games)
A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule The Future – Daniel H. Pink
Everything Bad Is Good For You – Steven Johnson
My Contact Information:
Twitter: @PCSTech and @WoWinSchool
Skype: lucas.gillispie
Email: lucas at edurealms.com
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