DIESOL 010 - Game Design Sprint w/ Cate Tolnai
The DIESOL Podcast | EdTech in ESL
Release Date: 02/17/2020
The DIESOL Podcast | EdTech in ESL
Brent A. Jones is currently the Director of Language Programs at Konan University, Hirao School of Management, joins us to share about how he and his colleagues built a Content & Language Integrated Learning program that uses practical and applicable skillsets while acquiring English in a setting where most people don't speak English. Show Notes: Want to support the show? Leave us a review right here in your podcatcher! Subscribe to the show on
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info_outlineHow much does it take to build a brand new game for your class? Brent and Ixchell talk with Cate Tolnai about gamification, game-based learning, and how to use games to make learning more accessible. Then they create a game live on the show for everyone to use - LEVEL UP!!