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Welcome Greg Shives!

Posted on: June 5th, 2017 by Jake Ruesch No Comments

We’re pleased to announce that we’ve hired Greg Shives as a project manager for the Gear Learning team. Greg brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team. Greg was nice enough to sit down with me and answer a few questions about himself to help both us and you get to know him a little better. (more…)


Games and Learning Researcher

Posted on: May 30th, 2017 by Jake Ruesch No Comments

The Wisconsin Center for Education Research seeks a researcher interested in evaluating, studying and supporting the development and implementation of digital games for learning. The position would work on projects to measure the outcomes of games for learning, to inform the data collection, and to support the design process for games and simulations. The position would work closely with the Gear Learning Studio, the Field Day Lab and the Fair Play game. Opportunities may exist to also work with other digital media centers at the University of Wisconsin. The position will interact with an interdisciplinary network of faculty, researchers, and game developers. The position is located in the LEAD Center.

 

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Edweek Article

Posted on: January 17th, 2017 by Jake Ruesch No Comments

Crystals of Kaydor in Edweek


Cap Times Article

Posted on: January 4th, 2017 by Jake Ruesch No Comments

GEAR In the Capital Times