The Challenges of Making a Board Game
So you have an idea for a board game. You know what its theme will be, how players win, and
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Author: Kevin Root
Board Games and Parental Involvement in Learning
Children whose parents are involved in their education are more likely to succeed academically (Wilder, 2014). But what forms of
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Brainstorming Board Games: Theme vs. Mechanics
It’s rare that a complete board game idea, including theme and mechanics, comes to you at once. Yet neither is
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I grew up with some great educational games. I don’t exactly remember their titles (give me a break, I was
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Our Philosophy of Educational Board Games
What goes into making an educational board games? It starts with an educational goal and a game idea. Why board
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We Need to Talk About the Purpose of Education
During my time as a high school math teacher, I was often asked the dreaded question: “when am I ever
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How (Not) to Use Technology in the Classroom
Based on the title, it would be easy to think this article would encourage you to use less technology in
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Tips for Surviving Algebra 1
Okay folks, the time has come. Your child has entered high school, and that can be a terrifying time for
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