Dear AASL Members
Do you want to know more about Educational Gaming? Members can read the issue in print or online.
The Sept/Oct 2011 Knowledge Quest covers every aspect of gaming just in time to get you started and set up for National Gaming Day celebrated on November 12, 2011: http://ngd.ala.org
Go to: www.ala.org/aasl/knowledgequest to find out more on gaming in the Sept/Oct 2011 issue of Knowledge Quest co-edited by Terri Kirk and Chris Harris. This issue covers topics like using games to support the curriculum, are girls gaming, connecting gaming to information skills and the 21st century learning standards, designing games, and so much more.
Once on the Knowledge Quest page click on the issue cover to view:
· The Table of Contents
· Terri Kirk’ and Chris Harris’ co-editor column
· A podcast with Terri Kirk on the theme of Educational Gaming
· A web exclusive feature from the article "Implementing Technology and Gaming Lessons in a School Library" by Khalida Mashrigi
· An October 11 webinar on creating a board game based on the article "Using Games to Support the Curriculum: Getting Teachers on Board" by Annalisa Crews
· Additional resources on educational gaming, including Essential Links, Spotlight on SLMR, and AASL 15th National Conference and Exhibition presentations on gaming