![]() The International Game Developers Association (IDGA) is an awesome nonprofit organization that aims to support and empower game developers around the world – and among their Special Interest Groups (SIGs) is a dedicated Learning, Education, and Games community! Folks who wish to learn more about the group are encouraged to reach out to the IDGA for more info – but in the meantime, it’s totally worth checking out their IGDA Learning, Education & Games SIG (LEG) Facebook group to connect with fellow developers, educators, policy-makers, and entrepreneurs interested in the intersection of learning and games! SIG Gamification and Game-based learning (GBL) Another must-join, particularly for folks wishing to share and receive new teaching resources! IGDA Learning, Education & Games SIG (LEG) Next up is the most populous community on today’s list – the 2,000+ member strong Game-based Learning, Gamification, and Games in Education group! Similar to the Playful Learning Alliance, this group is home to a dedicated community of teachers and game-based learning enthusiasts alike, each willing to offer their own insights and experiences with using board games and digital games in their classrooms. Game-based Learning, Gamification, and Games in Education Kicking off our list is the Playful Learning Alliance – a community which describes itself as, “an informal group of educators, researchers, and developers who are at the forefront of play based learning pedagogy.” If you only join one group on today’s list, I’d recommend the PLA – the group is home to a dedicated lineup of game-based learning fans and practitioners (including several friends of Filament!), and is a great place to participate in, kickstart, or lurk around discussions on all things games and learning. Today, we’re shining a spotlight on five of our favorite games and learning communities on Facebook – check out our picks below, and be sure to sound off on Twitter or Facebook if we missed any of your favorite groups! Playful Learning Alliance She is currently the bereavement coordinator at Mt Hood Hospice in Sandy, Oregon and has her Licensed Clin ical Social Worker (LCSW) license.Of course, among these communities is a thriving network of game-based learning enthusiasts – split up across a handful of key educational gaming groups. She has taught in public schools and has a Masters in Education and a Masters in Social Work. She also worked at a different hospice and in the Neurotrauma ICU at a local hospital. Laura Lirette previously worked in affordable housing, parent education and trauma recovery with marginalized populations. Laura Lirette, Director of Bereavement Services Support is available in helping you access internet based groups using a computer, smart phone or a landline. Most groups are hosted on Zoom for ease of access unless they are marked in-person. Contact our bereavement coordinator for additional information. Grief support is free of charge for phone calls and community groups. We believe that each individual has the capacity to heal, that the duration and intensity of grief are unique to each of us and that caring, sharing and acceptance help us process our grief. Hood Hospice believes that grief is a natural reaction to the loss of a loved one. These groups can provide a supportive environment to help you develop coping skills and conversations with others who share similar experiences. Hood Hospice offers support groups for family members and friends witnessing the declining health of an important adult. Hood Hospice offers support groups and education for bereavement. ![]() Whether it has been months or years since your loss, Mt. Living with a loved one’s death can be difficult.
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