Blog | November 21st

2012 National STEM Video Game Challenge

Entries opened last week for the 2012 National STEM Video Game Challenge . The competition accepts entries until March 12, 2012 in four categories: Middle School, High School, Collegiate(undergrad and grad), and Educators. The prize pool includes $30,000 for Collegiate Category winners and $40,000 for Educators.

Below is a video made by an NYU and a Carnegie Mellon game who made BattleShip Numberline and were one of the Collegiate Category winners. Their game is now featured on BrainPOP GameUp

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What is gamification?

Gamification is the use of game-like thinking and elements in places that aren't traditionally games. The use of game mechanics and dynamics like badges, leaderboards, and actions can be useful for improving motivation and learning in informal and formal settings.

For a general overview of gamification in education, see the paper, Gamification in Education: What, How, Why Bother?

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