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This edition: Playing Games: Designing Games for the Classroom


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Episode Details

First aired: November 19, 2014.

Linda Hirsch interviews guests Professor Rees Shad, Hostos Community College/CUNY and Kate Selkirk, Teacher, Quest to Learn School about how games are changing education and a look at some of the games students are playing in classrooms. Jim Carney visits the Hostos Campus to check in how they are using games to teach.

Guest List

Prof. Rocio Rayo Hostos Community College/CUNY

Kate Selkirk Teacher, Quest to Learn School

Prof. Rees Shad Professor/Developer - Media Design Program, Hostos Community College/CUNY

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