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Game based learning (GBL) is a type of game play that has defined learning outcomes. Generally, game based learning is designed to balance subject matter with gameplay and the ability of the player to retain and apply said subject matter to the real world.

Game based learning describes an approach to teaching, where students explore relevant aspect of games in a learning context designed by teachers. Teachers and students collaborate in order to add depth and perspective to the experience of playing the game.

Good game-based learning applications can draw us into virtual environments that look and feel familiar and relevant.
Within an effective game-based learning environment, we work toward a goal, choosing actions and experiencing the consequences of those actions along the way. We make mistakes in a risk-free setting, and through experimentation, we actively learn and practice the right way to do things. This keeps us highly engaged in practicing behaviors and thought processes that we can easily transfer from the simulated environment to real life.

While similar, is a different breed of learning experience. Gamification takes game elements (such as points, badges, leaderboards, competition, achievements) and applies them to a non-game setting. It has the potential to turn routine, mundane tasks into refreshing, motivating experiences.

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What is Game Based Learning? Game based learning (GBL) is a type of game play that has defined learning outcomes. Generally, GBL is designed to balance subject matter with gameplay and the ability of the player to retain and apply said subject matter to the real world.

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Is anyone having some luck with teaching strategies for the essentials grade 9s?

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Is anyone having some luck with teaching strategies for the essentials grade 9s?

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I found a few things that work but would like to add some more ideas. James.

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We are meeting on Monday at lunch in my room.  I'll catch up with you after school today. Jake

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I was looking at Google Sheets and was wondering if I can join you? Bhupi

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Let's meet up and I can help you with Flubaroo. I'll email you. Jake

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I am looking for someone who has a few minutes to share ideas with Flubaroo in Google Sheets for assessment purposes....help. Amy

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Check out the fun we are having with all the new tech we have...

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Check out the fun we are having with all the new tech we have...

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and some not so new!

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Lindsey and I were working with some Game Based Learning in our Forces of Nature course.  Here is a quick outline of the differences between GBL and Gamification. http://edtechreview.in/dictionary/298-what-is-game-based-learning
Check out the site we were using!!
http://www.stopdisastersgame.org/en/home.html

We couldn't stop learning from happening if we tried!

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I will be out of the building for a meeting on June 7 in the morning only, Amy Pitcher will be the TIC and our VP will be in the building all day as well. C. Sharpe

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There will be the year end assembly on June 14.  Seniors in balcony and Intermediates will be in the lower level of the Large gym.  Follow silent load procedures. J. Smith

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The grade 9 period A geography classes will be attending a walking field trip.  No classes should be missed. Thx. A.Pitcher

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Share innovative ideas for classroom practices

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Share innovative ideas for classroom practices