{"id":1807,"date":"2014-12-27T15:18:46","date_gmt":"2014-12-27T14:18:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.learning-by-gaming.net\/?p=1807"},"modified":"2016-01-02T11:40:03","modified_gmt":"2016-01-02T10:40:03","slug":"finding-of-the-week-93","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blog.learning-by-gaming.net\/?p=1807","title":{"rendered":"Finding of the week #93"},"content":{"rendered":"

2014
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During my ongoing literature review I often discover interesting facts about things I’ve never thought about. Sometimes I can connect these facts with my own observations: The result is mostly a completely new idea why things are as they are. Maybe these ideas are new to you, too. Therefore I’ll share my new science based knowledge with you!<\/em><\/p>\n

This week: This time, I think about a few of the highlights of the last 12 months.<\/p>\n

2014 is coming to a close and so it is time to look at some of the Learning-by-Gaming statistics of 2014. In general, it was a good year for my small blog and my „Finding of the week“(Fotw) series. I managed to publish 52<\/strong> (this one included) Fotw-articles this year\u2013one article per week. Most of them were about a computer game<\/strong> related topic[1<\/a>] but also astronomy<\/strong>[2<\/a>] and spaceflight<\/strong>[3<\/a>] played an important role. Three of this year’s articles were even written during my journey across Iceland<\/strong>[4<\/a>]. I even came up with an interesting game concept, but I have not found a good way to realize it yet[5<\/a>].<\/p>\n

My research<\/strong> is also making good progress. I managed to complete two research projects during this year. One was the development of a game based learning simulation and the other project has put a particular computer game to a test, if it helps to increase the learning outcome of students. Moreover, the project helped me to identify a few more connections between certain game mechanics and a potential educational use. The next year will start right away with the writing of two papers to make my results available to the whole science community.<\/p>\n

\"Strokkur<\/a><\/p>\n

This year was also the first time that I experienced geothermal activities: I was able to travel to Iceland<\/strong> for a bit longer than 2 weeks. Also, it was another confirmation that I really like harsh environments. I really enjoyed driving through huge areas covered in volcanic ash, climbing on top of mountains, and being exposed to the elements. Now, I need to find a way how I can combine my research with a stay at a research station in Antarctica or on Spitzbergen.<\/p>\n

Finally, I was enjoying several online courses on coursera.org. It is really interesting watching lectures from scientists from all over the world. However, during the second half of the year, I had not enough time to continue this new hobby.<\/p>\n

All in all, 2014 was a great year full of new experiences and it is really sad, that it is already over. However, the next year could result in even better experiences and so I am excited to see what the future has in store for us.<\/p>\n

\"Merry<\/a>

Merry christmas<\/p><\/div>\n

I wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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