Enriching learning through game-based pedagogy
Games can increase learner attention and retention—for learners of all ages.
Retrogames revisited
By Aleksandra Minic and Robert Smith What happens when retro becomes modern and vintage is more than just the “cool past?” Well, you might…
If you buy games, they will come … maybe!
Having board game collections in libraries isn’t a new thing. In fact, I am sure most of you reading this article have some sort…
Reader, watcher, owner: Wholistic story-based library experiences
I spend a lot of my time reading books but also watching movies and, more often, watching other people play video games. Why? Because…
Play your cards right! Designing game-based information literacy
Game-based learning has been around since the beginning of time … don’t you think? As kids, we learn by playing and as adults we…
Games: Community building blocks
I may have told you this story before but, even at the risk of sounding like a broken record, I will tell it again.…
Games as community building blocks
By Michelle Goodridge I may have told you this story before but, even at the risk of sounding like a broken record, I will…
Games as community building blocks
I may have told you this story before but, even at the risk of sounding like a broken record, I will tell it again.…
Gaming to Learn: the 2017 OCULA Spring Social and Digital Odyssey
The OLITA Council holds a one-day conference each year called Digital Odyssey; this year’s conference highlighted the variety of ways that games and gameful…
April fools & fake news
Although April Fools’ Day often comes with a few good laughs, in many ways I approached the first day of April 2017 with a sense…
Trends … here & around the world
Featuring trends and happenings in information institutions at home and abroad.
Pokémon GO! 7 Ways a Library Took on a Phenomenon
Did you get caught up in Pokémon GO! fever? While the pace was frantic, Halifax Public Libraries was able to stay astride, and we…
Minecraft and 3D Printing Meet at St. Thomas Public Library
Are your library patrons interested in Minecraft? Do you need some inspiration on how to integrate Minecraft into your library programming? Well look no…