I found so many different and interesting RSS feeds while searching for the five feeds needed to meet the requirements of this post. I had hoped to find more that may have directly related to my Action Research project, but did not seem to have much luck in that search. Below are the top five from my search and why I chose them.
edurealms.com - This is one of my favorite sites. I stumbled across it while researching my Action Research project. Lucas Gillispie has this site and the Wiki below. He has wonderful information on how to use gaming in education with a special focus on MMORPG’s (Massively Multiplayer Online Roleplay Games). Since I am doing my Action Research project on MMORPG’s this was a natural fit with great presentation resources and a wonderful post showcasing his newest project highlighted in his SlideShare below.
WoWinSchool - This site is about a project that Lucas Gillispie has been conducting using World of Warcraft for an after school program focusing on at risk students. There is so much here to explore. He has lesson ideas for various subjects, supporting research, video links, discussions and more. This site prompted me to contact him about my Action Research project. I find what he is doing very inspirational and a great model for me to work from.
Virtual Learning Worlds (Exploring the power of games and other forms of media) – Barton Pursel has over 100 posts about gaming. He explores new games that he believes have educational value. I totally agree with his statement that in order for you to know what educational value a video game may or may not have you have to actually play it. Being an avid gamer myself and conducting my Action Research project on one type of game, I find this site very helpful in seeing what is new out there and can possibly be used in an educational setting.
Educational Games Research - This site is great because it is from an educator who discusses various topics relating to academic research on the use of video games in the classroom. He even has links to the top journals for video game research. This will be a great resource for me and my Action Research project.
Teacher JOB Blog - I chose this site for the simple reason that I have been out of work since February 2010 and looking for a teaching position. This site offers current job postings as well links and resources for anyone who may be looking for a teaching career. I have tried many other websites and resources, so why not add another one to my arsenal to give me more opportunities to find a position somewhere.
No comments:
Post a Comment