Comments on: The Top 10 Free Educational Video Games http://edugamesblog.wordpress.com/2007/12/15/the-top-10-free-educational-video-games/ Research and discussion concerning instructional video games Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:48:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU By: Video Game Round Up « Neuroanthropology http://edugamesblog.wordpress.com/2007/12/15/the-top-10-free-educational-video-games/#comment-7654 Video Game Round Up « Neuroanthropology Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:29:18 +0000 http://edugamesblog.wordpress.com/2007/12/15/the-top-10-free-educational-video-games/#comment-7654 [...] Games Research, The Top 10 Free Educational Video Games One site’s take on the best out [...] [...] Games Research, The Top 10 Free Educational Video Games One site’s take on the best out [...]

]]> By: Fred http://edugamesblog.wordpress.com/2007/12/15/the-top-10-free-educational-video-games/#comment-7607 Fred Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:41:46 +0000 http://edugamesblog.wordpress.com/2007/12/15/the-top-10-free-educational-video-games/#comment-7607 Thanks for this comprehensive list, it's great! Thanks for this comprehensive list, it’s great!

]]> By: Good Free RPG Games http://edugamesblog.wordpress.com/2007/12/15/the-top-10-free-educational-video-games/#comment-7589 Good Free RPG Games Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:07:12 +0000 http://edugamesblog.wordpress.com/2007/12/15/the-top-10-free-educational-video-games/#comment-7589 Excellent, great resource for showing my children. Fun online games while sneaking a little education in :) Excellent, great resource for showing my children. Fun online games while sneaking a little education in :)

]]> By: links for 2008-06-05 « EduEyeView http://edugamesblog.wordpress.com/2007/12/15/the-top-10-free-educational-video-games/#comment-7588 links for 2008-06-05 « EduEyeView Thu, 05 Jun 2008 07:30:25 +0000 http://edugamesblog.wordpress.com/2007/12/15/the-top-10-free-educational-video-games/#comment-7588 [...] The Top 10 Free Educational Video Games « Educational Games Research What the games are, urls for the host, learning objective stated, the type (modificaiton, executable, etc) and a comment.Great survey of what’s available and why it might be useful. (tags: games gaming free educationalgames education) [...] [...] The Top 10 Free Educational Video Games « Educational Games Research What the games are, urls for the host, learning objective stated, the type (modificaiton, executable, etc) and a comment.Great survey of what’s available and why it might be useful. (tags: games gaming free educationalgames education) [...]

]]> By: Coupons http://edugamesblog.wordpress.com/2007/12/15/the-top-10-free-educational-video-games/#comment-7556 Coupons Tue, 06 May 2008 07:23:57 +0000 http://edugamesblog.wordpress.com/2007/12/15/the-top-10-free-educational-video-games/#comment-7556 Interesting list. I think MMORPGs were helpful in learning basic economic principles, if that counts for anything. Interesting list.

I think MMORPGs were helpful in learning basic economic principles, if that counts for anything.

]]> By: Jennifer Anderson http://edugamesblog.wordpress.com/2007/12/15/the-top-10-free-educational-video-games/#comment-7536 Jennifer Anderson Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:02:55 +0000 http://edugamesblog.wordpress.com/2007/12/15/the-top-10-free-educational-video-games/#comment-7536 I am looking for a game that can be used by undergraduates in groups which relates to making life choices. I was hoping for some software that would actually allow them to develop their own game. Any suggestions? I am looking for a game that can be used by undergraduates in groups which relates to making life choices. I was hoping for some software that would actually allow them to develop their own game. Any suggestions?

]]> By: Free MMORPG http://edugamesblog.wordpress.com/2007/12/15/the-top-10-free-educational-video-games/#comment-7519 Free MMORPG Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:31:37 +0000 http://edugamesblog.wordpress.com/2007/12/15/the-top-10-free-educational-video-games/#comment-7519 Just read your post for the first time, looks great:) Gonna have a look at the rest of your blog! I was looking for a list like this for research purposes. Thanks for sharing:) Just read your post for the first time, looks great :) Gonna have a look at the rest of your blog!

I was looking for a list like this for research purposes. Thanks for sharing :)

]]> By: John Rice http://edugamesblog.wordpress.com/2007/12/15/the-top-10-free-educational-video-games/#comment-7423 John Rice Mon, 17 Mar 2008 23:43:45 +0000 http://edugamesblog.wordpress.com/2007/12/15/the-top-10-free-educational-video-games/#comment-7423 @Sharon: I'd try AquaMoose 3D, available here: http://www.cc.gatech.edu/elc/aquamoose/ Also Logo, Scratch, and Alice can be used at higher grade levels to create games that integrate math content. This involves considerably more work on the part of students, but that's kind of the point. JR @Sharon: I’d try AquaMoose 3D, available here:
http://www.cc.gatech.edu/elc/aquamoose/

Also Logo, Scratch, and Alice can be used at higher grade levels to create games that integrate math content. This involves considerably more work on the part of students, but that’s kind of the point.

JR

]]> By: Sharon Sloan http://edugamesblog.wordpress.com/2007/12/15/the-top-10-free-educational-video-games/#comment-7420 Sharon Sloan Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:54:01 +0000 http://edugamesblog.wordpress.com/2007/12/15/the-top-10-free-educational-video-games/#comment-7420 Do you have any suggestions for HIGH SCHOOL level Algebra I, Algebra II and Geometry games. Most of what little I've been able to find is at middle-school level. Thanks. sls Do you have any suggestions for HIGH SCHOOL level Algebra I, Algebra II and Geometry games. Most of what little I’ve been able to find is at middle-school level.

Thanks.
sls

]]> By: Big Basket of Stuff #2 « Gaming & Learning http://edugamesblog.wordpress.com/2007/12/15/the-top-10-free-educational-video-games/#comment-7378 Big Basket of Stuff #2 « Gaming & Learning Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:28:39 +0000 http://edugamesblog.wordpress.com/2007/12/15/the-top-10-free-educational-video-games/#comment-7378 [...] The Top 10 Free Educational Video Games (John Rice) [...] [...] The Top 10 Free Educational Video Games (John Rice) [...]

]]> By: Texas Students to Explore Science in Online Virtual World « Educational Games Research http://edugamesblog.wordpress.com/2007/12/15/the-top-10-free-educational-video-games/#comment-7329 Texas Students to Explore Science in Online Virtual World « Educational Games Research Mon, 25 Feb 2008 21:28:41 +0000 http://edugamesblog.wordpress.com/2007/12/15/the-top-10-free-educational-video-games/#comment-7329 [...] Whyville is a STEM-based academic virtual world (VW), where students can login and play at educational games with other kids around the country. I’ve encouraged teacher use of Whyville in my district, and listed it on my Top 10 Free Educational Videogames. [...] [...] Whyville is a STEM-based academic virtual world (VW), where students can login and play at educational games with other kids around the country. I’ve encouraged teacher use of Whyville in my district, and listed it on my Top 10 Free Educational Videogames. [...]

]]> By: Another top 10 « CGInspiration http://edugamesblog.wordpress.com/2007/12/15/the-top-10-free-educational-video-games/#comment-6991 Another top 10 « CGInspiration Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:35:31 +0000 http://edugamesblog.wordpress.com/2007/12/15/the-top-10-free-educational-video-games/#comment-6991 [...] January 12, 2008 In December, John Rice at Educational Games Research blog posted his list of the top 10 free educational games. Are there others you would add to the [...] [...] January 12, 2008 In December, John Rice at Educational Games Research blog posted his list of the top 10 free educational games. Are there others you would add to the [...]

]]> By: paralleldivergence http://edugamesblog.wordpress.com/2007/12/15/the-top-10-free-educational-video-games/#comment-6836 paralleldivergence Thu, 03 Jan 2008 00:22:53 +0000 http://edugamesblog.wordpress.com/2007/12/15/the-top-10-free-educational-video-games/#comment-6836 Take a look at Stu's Double Jeopardy - completely free and otally configurable. Best Jeopardy game going around for classrooms. http://jeopardygame.wordpress.com Take a look at Stu’s Double Jeopardy - completely free and otally configurable. Best Jeopardy game going around for classrooms.

http://jeopardygame.wordpress.com

]]> By: Nancy http://edugamesblog.wordpress.com/2007/12/15/the-top-10-free-educational-video-games/#comment-6816 Nancy Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:28:34 +0000 http://edugamesblog.wordpress.com/2007/12/15/the-top-10-free-educational-video-games/#comment-6816 Have you seen Travian? http://www.travian.com/ I've glanced at it but my kids haven't played it yet. I emailed the developer to ask a question and he called me from Munich!! Have you seen Travian? http://www.travian.com/ I’ve glanced at it but my kids haven’t played it yet. I emailed the developer to ask a question and he called me from Munich!!

]]> By: America’s Army Tournaments Help Recruiters Target Candidates « Educational Games Research http://edugamesblog.wordpress.com/2007/12/15/the-top-10-free-educational-video-games/#comment-6755 America’s Army Tournaments Help Recruiters Target Candidates « Educational Games Research Fri, 28 Dec 2007 00:23:40 +0000 http://edugamesblog.wordpress.com/2007/12/15/the-top-10-free-educational-video-games/#comment-6755 [...] America’s Army franchise in recruiting efforts. Recall that I included America’s Army in my Top 10 Free Educational Video Games earlier this month. Besides serving as a recruiting tool, the game instills values such as teamwork [...] [...] America’s Army franchise in recruiting efforts. Recall that I included America’s Army in my Top 10 Free Educational Video Games earlier this month. Besides serving as a recruiting tool, the game instills values such as teamwork [...]

]]> By: Learning stuff blog » The Top 10 Free Educational Video Games http://edugamesblog.wordpress.com/2007/12/15/the-top-10-free-educational-video-games/#comment-6692 Learning stuff blog » The Top 10 Free Educational Video Games Sun, 23 Dec 2007 18:53:41 +0000 http://edugamesblog.wordpress.com/2007/12/15/the-top-10-free-educational-video-games/#comment-6692 [...] read more | digg story [...] [...] read more | digg story [...]

]]> By: A top 10 list of free educational games… « LibraryTrax http://edugamesblog.wordpress.com/2007/12/15/the-top-10-free-educational-video-games/#comment-6558 A top 10 list of free educational games… « LibraryTrax Mon, 17 Dec 2007 20:33:03 +0000 http://edugamesblog.wordpress.com/2007/12/15/the-top-10-free-educational-video-games/#comment-6558 [...] author, and speaker specializing in educational technology and instructional gaming has put out his Top 10 List of free educational games on his blog, Educational Games [...] [...] author, and speaker specializing in educational technology and instructional gaming has put out his Top 10 List of free educational games on his blog, Educational Games [...]

]]> By: Wayne Porter on Attention Revenue » Blog Archive » Edu Games Blog, Second Life, VastPark and MetaPlace http://edugamesblog.wordpress.com/2007/12/15/the-top-10-free-educational-video-games/#comment-6545 Wayne Porter on Attention Revenue » Blog Archive » Edu Games Blog, Second Life, VastPark and MetaPlace Mon, 17 Dec 2007 09:37:23 +0000 http://edugamesblog.wordpress.com/2007/12/15/the-top-10-free-educational-video-games/#comment-6545 [...] he also puts together some fine pieces and resources like Top 10 Education Video Games, gives us the truth about “Virtual Shakespeare”, follows how virtual worlds are spewing [...] [...] he also puts together some fine pieces and resources like Top 10 Education Video Games, gives us the truth about “Virtual Shakespeare”, follows how virtual worlds are spewing [...]

]]> By: The Top 10 Free Educational Video Games http://edugamesblog.wordpress.com/2007/12/15/the-top-10-free-educational-video-games/#comment-6515 The Top 10 Free Educational Video Games Sun, 16 Dec 2007 18:22:23 +0000 http://edugamesblog.wordpress.com/2007/12/15/the-top-10-free-educational-video-games/#comment-6515 [...] post by John Rice [...] [...] post by John Rice [...]

]]> By: John Rice http://edugamesblog.wordpress.com/2007/12/15/the-top-10-free-educational-video-games/#comment-6511 John Rice Sun, 16 Dec 2007 16:49:08 +0000 http://edugamesblog.wordpress.com/2007/12/15/the-top-10-free-educational-video-games/#comment-6511 Paul - yeah, I mostly gave more weight to games with good research value over play-ability. Most of the free games developed on a large scale have involved researchers trying to figure out the intricacies of incorporating pedagogy in a videogame. Jonas - I indeed considered GCP, but like you say it does cost money, so I left it off the list. Perhaps it could go in an honorable mention category. JR Paul - yeah, I mostly gave more weight to games with good research value over play-ability. Most of the free games developed on a large scale have involved researchers trying to figure out the intricacies of incorporating pedagogy in a videogame.

Jonas - I indeed considered GCP, but like you say it does cost money, so I left it off the list. Perhaps it could go in an honorable mention category.

JR

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