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This section provides a detailed analysis of several games using the model described up to this point. For each game, I outline the more general analysis as described in Evaluating Games, and then proceed to a more detailed analysis of the learning potential using the Magic Bullet model.
“Appropriate practice is the single most neglected aspect of effective instruction.”
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minecraftedu.com—developer website containing resources and lesson plans to go with the educational version of Minecraft.
physicswithportals.com—teacher maintained website containing lessons and resources for teaching physics using the puzzle room maker from Portal 2.
teachwithportals.com—developer website containing resources and lesson plans to go with the puzzle room maker from Portal 2.
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Becker, K. (2017). 4PEG in Action. In: Choosing and Using Digital Games in the Classroom. Advances in Game-Based Learning. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-12223-6_7
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