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Feature Articles
Game Evolution
by Giles Pritchard
Giles is back this month with a fascinating look at a classic teacher's dilemma: what to do when kids aren't playing by the rules. Do you break out the discipline and force them to do what the instructions say, or do you go with the flow and see what happens? Giles shows us what he decided, and gives us a little taste of the magic that resulted.
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Feeling Special and How to Get There
by Reisa Schwartzman
Every once in a while a columnist writes an article that transcends the issues of games and education. This is that kind of a column. Is it specifically about games in education? Not really - but you want to read it anyway.
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A GameNight to Remember
by Patrick Matthews
Looking for an activity to help build your school community? How about a fundraiser that people will actually look forward to? If you answered yes to either of these questions, check out this interview with Emily Nichols of Gamewright. She may have exactly what you're looking for.
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From Idea to Event
by Randy Compton
Randy shows us how one teacher took a game she loved from the store to the library, and then into a full-blown schoolwide event.
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Great Stories from the Web
The Power of Play
What does Hasbro think about the importance of play for 3-year olds? They commissioned a study filled with solid reasons why we should be playing with our kids.
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Strong Museum of Play Reviews Books
What kind of books would the Strong Museum of Play be interested in? Books on play of course. Here's a collection of their reviews. If you're looking for a book about the importance of play, or the benefits of play, or even forming ethical identities through play, this is the place to be.
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Newsletter for May, 2010
