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The Pericles Group wants to transform education at every level by answering the eternal question “Why are we learning this?” in a completely new and completely engaging way.
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Operation LAPIS licenses for the 2013-2014 academic year are now available at the existing rate of $10 per student. All purchases include unlimited use of all materials for the remainder of the 2012-2013 academic year! Visit http://www.practomime.com/lapis/institutional... for more information on how to register your classes today.- Mar 31, 2013
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In case you missed it, here is a great article from our friends at Mindshift. Daniel Pink, on game-based learning, says, "Games have the potential to make math more relevant or engaging, Pink said, but if they lead to standardized thinking about getting to the one right answer, that can be problematic. It’s the carrot and stick thinking vestigial of a bygone era. If the only aim of a game is for points and badges, the game has little benefit for the player. For a game to be compelling and a good source of learning, it should be capable of providing rapid, robust, regular, and meaningful feedback."
This is something with which we are in total agreement. Badges and points aren't what makes games (loosely defined) great. It's the continuous formative embedded assessment and feedback that keeps us striving for more.In case you missed it, here is a great article from our friends at Mindshift. Daniel Pink, on game-based learning, says, "Games have the potential to make math more relevant or engaging, Pink said, but if they lead to standardized thinking about getting to the one right answer, that can be problematic. It’s the carrot and stick thinking vestigial of a bygone era. If the only aim of a game is for points and badges, the game has little benefit for the player. For a game to be compelling and a good source of learning, it should be capable of providing rapid, robust, regular,...Show Full Post Show Less- Jan 20, 2013
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When we first launched CARD-tamen™ in 2010, we had to set the price higher than we would have liked because of many different factors related to production of the decks. With the new year, we're excited to announce that we are able to permanently reduce the price for all current versions of CARD-tamen™ -- now 40% off -- to $15 per deck.
We invite you to explore the rules and controversiae for each of the versions available for purchase on the new practomime.com.
If you are a fan of the classical world, now is the time to pick up either the Greece or Rome decks. For those in interested in a quality (and straightforward) approach to game-based learning in STEM, be sure to take a look at our Life Science version as well.When we first launched CARD-tamen™ in 2010, we had to set the price higher than we would have liked because of many different factors related to production of the decks. With the new year, we're excited to announce that we are able to permanently reduce the price for all current versions of CARD-tamen™ -- now 40% off -- to $15 per deck.Show Full Post Show Less
We invite you to explore the rules and controversiae for each of the versions available for purchase on the new practomime.com.
If you are a fan of the classical world, now is the time to pick up either the...- Jan 12, 2013
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When we began this adventure in 2010, we built a simple website on the Wordpress platform to get our content together in one place. As we grew, and the content grew, that Wordpress site became unintuitive to navigate and difficult to find relevant information.
As 2012 draws to a close and 2013 begins, we'd like to thank everyone who has supported us thus far and officially announce the complete redesign of http://www.practomime.com/ rebuilt from the ground up. We are very proud of how the site has turned out and hope that you feel the same way.
Stay tuned for two more announcements coming tomorrow!When we began this adventure in 2010, we built a simple website on the Wordpress platform to get our content together in one place. As we grew, and the content grew, that Wordpress site became unintuitive to navigate and difficult to find relevant information.Show Full Post Show Less
As 2012 draws to a close and 2013 begins, we'd like to thank everyone who has supported us thus far and officially announce the complete redesign of http://www.practomime.com/ rebuilt from...- Dec 31, 2012
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Just a reminder that a full two mission demo of our signature practomimetic learning curriculum, Operation LAPIS, a two-year Latin course is freely available.
In addition to the curriculum, we also have an App in the Edmodo App store for teachers utilizing Operation LAPIS in their classroom. Designed to compliment the course, the app allows for quick posting of all of the LAPIS missions from an easy to use interface.
For more information on Operation LAPIS, including how to request the free trial, follow the link below.- Oct 6, 2012
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Mr. Ballestrini - We have in the past. We've also given presentations at some of the major annual meetings (and will continue to do so in the foreseeable future.)
- Nov 15, 2012
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We're announcing a Request for Proposals -- English, Math, and Social Studies/History teachers! Join the TPG team and design a practomimetic course!
- May 16, 2012
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Mrs. Brasgalla - I am interested in creating a proposal. When will you have submission information available?
- Jun 6, 2012
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The Pericles Group - Hi there! Feel free to send an email to Roger (roger@practomime.com) to talk about the proposal.
- Jun 7, 2012
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In the wake of all the interest that the official launch generated, we've decided to put together a 2 Mission trial, free of charge, to any one who would like to give Operation LAPIS a test run before the end of the year. Information on Operation LAPIS and how to sign up for the trial are located on the attached link.
- Mar 19, 2012
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The Pericles Group - New link: http://practomime.com/lapis/classroom_facts.p...
- Dec 31, 2012
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On this date, 44 BCE, the Roman world was forever changed. Today, the Ides of March mark the beginning of something new. We are pleased to launch the classroom version of Operation LAPIS, our two-year game-based introductory course in the Latin language and in Roman culture. For more details, including availability and pricing, see the official announcement:
- Mar 15, 2012
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A short piece on one of the powerful affordances of game-based learning.
- Dec 22, 2011
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On the development of CARD-tamen Rome, our signature card game.
- Dec 13, 2011
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A visual introduction to what practomimetic learning looks like in action via Operation LAPIS.
- Dec 9, 2011
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A wonderful introduction to Operation LAPIS, our game-based Latin curriculum, written by Nathan Maton at KQED's Mindshift.
- Dec 8, 2011
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Founded in 2010, The Pericles Group, LLC, provides game-based (in our terms, practomimetic) learning solutions for learners, teachers, and administrators in a wide range of situations and disciplines.
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Mrs. Burke - Have you announced this course on the major Latin-teacher listserves? I don't remember seeing it.