Monthly Archives: November 2010
Hacking Kinect
I’m still not that impressed with Kinect — 3D drawings are cool, but will they help me teach English? — but I’m thrilled that hackers big and small are poking around under the hood. Continue reading
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mLearning in ESL
Smartphones and iPods are ubiquitous among college students, but can students use them to help practice English? In this post, I will share how I adapted an existing application (“app”) for vocabulary practice as well as other apps that students may find interesting and helpful. Continue reading
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Computer Games in ESL
Computer games are a medium that has become as popular as Hollywood movies. It’s not uncommon for teachers to show movies in class, but how can games be incorporated? Continue reading
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Jane McGonigal @ OSU
I got to meet Dr. Jane McGonigal yesterday and hear her speak on her work on making games for good. These are some of my notes on what she said and my reflections and interpretations of them. Continue reading
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Gaming with Jane McGonigal
Dr. Jane McGonigal has developed some really interesting games which attempt to harness the power of crowds to solve some of the world’s most challenging problems. Continue reading
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