K-12 Links
- EdSourceA new venue for video games: K-12 classrooms
- Neo K12Educational Videos and Games for School Kids
- Quest to LearnA Truly New Approach to Education
Quest to Learn is a public 6–12 school with an innovative educational philosophy developed by top educators and game theorists at The Institute of Play, with funding from The MacArthur Foundation.
Higher Education
- DePaul eSportsBased on our university values, DePaul Esports in an inclusive community that honors and respects human dignity through gaming and in gaming. DePaul prepares students for careers in or associated with the exploding esports industry in majors that range from game design to sports management.
- Georgia State University eSportsGeorgia State is also among Georgia universities starting the Georgia Esports League (GEL), which begins tournament play in fall 2017. Along with Georgia State, students from Georgia Institute of Technology, Kennesaw State University, the University of North Georgia and others will compete in the game “Brawlhalla.”
- National Association of Collegiate EsportsThe National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) is a nonprofit membership association organized by and on behalf of our member institutions. Together, our members are developing the structure and tools needed to advance collegiate esports in the varsity space.
- University of California-IrvineUCI is the first public university to create an official esports program and is regarded as one of the best and most comprehensive in the world. In 2016, the UCI Esports Arena powered by iBUYPOWER was opened, and UCI offered scholarships to its first League of Legends teams.
- Western Kentucky UniversityWestern Kentucky University is positioned to become a founding program in collegiate eSports. Their goal is to carry that momentum forward, and they wish to see Western Kentucky University become known as the premiere university for eSports in the country. This means providing their players with top of the line equipment, a dedicated eSports arena, an excellent coaching staff, and scholarships to attract the best talent in the world
Explore the use of Games in Education
Digital Games for Minority Student Engagement by Call Number: Cudahy Main Stacks LC3731 .M585 2019 and OnlineISBN: 9781522533986Publication Date: 2019This book argues that digital games can potentially help to solve the problems of minority students insufficient academic preparation, and that a game-based learning environment can help to engage these students with the content and facilitate academic achievement.
The Game Believes in You by Call Number: Lewis Library Main Stacks LB1028.75 .T66 2015ISBN: 9781137279576Publication Date: 2015From Greg Toppo, USA Today's national K-12 education and demographics reporter, The Game Believes in You presents the story of a small group of visionaries who, for the past 40 years, have been pushing to get game controllers into the hands of learners.
Minds on Fire by Call Number: Cudahy Library Main Stacks LB2395.7 .C38 2014ISBN: 0674735358Publication Date: 2014Minds on Fire is a provocative critique of educational reformers who deplored role-playing pedagogies, from Plato to Dewey to Erikson. Carnes also makes an impassioned appeal for pedagogical innovation. At a time when cost-cutting legislators and trustees are increasingly drawn to online learning, Carnes focuses on how bricks-and-mortar institutions of higher education can set young minds on fire.
Article
- Gut Check:The evolution of an educational board gameCoil, David A. (coil.david@gmail.com), et al
PLoS Biology. 4/28/2017, Vol. 15 Issue 4, p1-8
Resources
New Traditional Games for Learning by ISBN: 9780415815819Publication Date: 2013Together, the chapters provide a wealth of evidence-based ideas for the teacher, tutor, or trainer interested in using games for learning, but turned off by visible high-end examples.
Playing to Learn by Call Number: Lewis Library Curriculum Collection (6th Floor) GV1469.3 .H88 2007ISBN: 9781591584926Publication Date: 2007THe book is one of first practical resources that helps teachers integrate the study of video games into the classroom. The book is comprised of over 100 video game related activity ideas appropriate for Grades 4 to 12. Virtually every subject area is addressed.
Nature and Young Children by Call Number: Lewis Library Main Stacks LB1139.5.S35 W55 2018ISBN: 9781138553309Publication Date: 2018The book explores nature, holistic child development, and outdoor play activities.
Play = Learning by Call Number: Lewis Library Main Stacks BF717 .P578 2006ISBN: 0195304381Publication Date: 2006Play=Learning will be an important resource for students and researchers in developmental psychology. Its research-based policy recommendations will be valuable to teachers, counselors, and school psychologists in their quest to reintroduce play and joyful learning into our school rooms and living rooms.
