(graphic courtesy of BigFishGames/blog/stats) The question was recently posed to me on Twitter: How is GAMIFICATION impacting Life Sciences–specifically GENETICS? My answer was simple: In many powerful ways combined with crowd-sourced “citizen scientists”! To follow-up with Abraham, here are a few reference links to information on the GAMIFICATION OF GENETICS The Gamification of Scientific Discovery…
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Gamification Basics
From Extra-Credits.net This is a fantastic video discussing Gamification Basics comparing the engagement of real-world leisure activities that use advances in science, to our work and educational systems which have not advanced. The argument is that businesses are using Behavioral Modification techniques (B.F. Skinner) to increase our engagement and that we’re becoming less productive at…
Extra Credits: Gamifying Education
This week, we offer some general examples for ways to improve education using game design techniques. Also, heres that link I promised: www.deathball.net Come discuss this topic in the forums! extra-credits.net Like the outro music? Download it here! ocremix.org New episodes every Wednesday on PATV!
Bing Gordon: Gamification Origin & Rise of Bioinformation
Complete video available for purchase at fora.tv Video game executive Bing Gordon talks about the role of gamification in tech sectors. —- What new trends will emerge in the next several years? Find out at one of the Churchill Clubs most anticipated events of the year: the 14th Annual Top 10 Tech Trends debate. Be…
Errant Signal – Gamification
The Chris Hecker talk mentioned in the video: chrishecker.com
The Gamification of Education and Cognitive, Social, and Emotional Learning Benefits
This video blog entry is a companion to the article of the same title on EmergingEdTech.com [URL: www.emergingedtech.com A recent research paper sheds light on several ways in which educational games can facilitate the learning experience and benefit the student. The current trend towards the increased use of games and game mechanics in instructional situations…