Andrew Miller and Terry Heick with Richard Van Eck
 | Using games that were not specifically designed for education purposes is viable, but there is much teachers need to know to do effectively and credibly. In this segment we look at the pros, cons and pitfalls. Follow: @betamiller @teachthought @bamradionetwork |
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