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Prof. Ian Turner

@docwiththesocs.bsky.social

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Works @derbyuni #NTF #PFHEA . Tweets #gamebasedlearning & #geek science stuff. Co-runs #BEST #RemoteForensicCSI and The #Dungeons&Dragons Research Tavern. Likes funky socks.

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Prof. Ian Turner @docwiththesocs.bsky.social · Nov 25

Timely with a new platform to share our #DungeonsAndDragons #Research Tavern - Set up for anyone interested in researching the impact of Table-Top Roleplaying #Games #ttrpg buff.ly/3ZlhOus #GameBasedLearning

D&D in HE

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Prof. Ian Turner @docwiththesocs.bsky.social · Aug 10

Gamifying Science to Reach New Audiences www.the-scientist.com/gamifying-sc... #Gamification #GameBasedLearning

Gamifying Science to Reach New Audiences

Patricia Bondia, a biotechnologist turned science illustrator, develops video games based on scientific concepts to connect to general audiences.

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Prof. Ian Turner @docwiththesocs.bsky.social · Aug 9

Publish or Perish: The Board Game of Academic Survival www.the-scientist.com/publish-or-p... #GameBasedLearning

Publish or Perish: The Board Game of Academic Survival

Players compete, collaborate, and celebrate in a satirical race to publish groundbreaking papers on hilariously absurd research topics.

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Prof. Ian Turner @docwiththesocs.bsky.social · Aug 9

The impact of #environmental serious game on pro-environmental behavior through environmental psychological ownership and environmental self-efficacy www.nature.com/articles/s41... #GameBasedLearning

The impact of environmental serious game on pro-environmental behavior through environmental psychological ownership and environmental self-efficacy - Scientific Reports

Scientific Reports - The impact of environmental serious game on pro-environmental behavior through environmental psychological ownership and environmental self-efficacy

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Prof. Ian Turner @docwiththesocs.bsky.social · Aug 8

The Impossible Problems Hidden in a Simple #Game of Tetris www.scientificamerican.com/article/tetr... #GameBasedLearning

Mathematicians and Computer Scientists Can’t Stop Playing Tetris—But Not for the Reasons You Think

How complex can a simple game be? Tetris pushes even supercomputers to their limits and amazes mathematicians

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Prof. Ian Turner @docwiththesocs.bsky.social · Aug 8

Veterinary antimicrobial card game improves antimicrobial selection skills in #veterinary students www.frontiersin.org/journals/vet... #GameBasedLearning #Game

Frontiers | Veterinary antimicrobial card game improves antimicrobial selection skills in veterinary students

IntroductionThe inclusion of active learning in veterinary medical education has received significant focus in recent years. Game-based learning is an unconv...

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Prof. Ian Turner @docwiththesocs.bsky.social · Aug 7

Designing, implementing, and evaluating a #gamification approach in childbirth training for midwifery students using computer and mobile application bmcmededuc.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.... #GameBasedLearning

Designing, implementing, and evaluating a gamification approach in childbirth training for midwifery students using computer and mobile application - BMC Medical Education

Clinical education is a cornerstone in equipping medical science students with essential skills. Improving the quality of childbirth protocol training for midwifery students through innovative and…

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Prof. Ian Turner @docwiththesocs.bsky.social · Aug 7

The Role of Board Games in Corporate Training & Team Building Programs vocal.media/01/the-role-... #BoradGames #GameBasedLearning

The Role of Board Games in Corporate Training & Team Building Programs

Boost team collaboration and skills with strategic game-based learning

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Prof. Ian Turner @docwiththesocs.bsky.social · Aug 6

Game on! Unlocking entrepreneurial learning through the hidden power of motivation in business simulation games www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #GameBasedLearning

Prof. Ian Turner @docwiththesocs.bsky.social · Aug 6

Well said! Letter: Smartphones in class and game-based learning www.ft.com/content/23c0... #GameBasedLearning

Letter: Smartphones in class and game-based learning

From Eilert Giertsen Hanoa, CEO, Kahoot!, Oslo, Norway

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Prof. Ian Turner @docwiththesocs.bsky.social · Aug 5

The effectiveness of game-based learning in nursing education: A systematic review of the escape room approach www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #EscapeRoom #GameBasedLearning

Prof. Ian Turner @docwiththesocs.bsky.social · Aug 5

AI and Q Methodology in the Context of Using Online Escape Games in Chemistry Classes www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/15... #EscapeRooms #GameBasedLearning

Prof. Ian Turner @docwiththesocs.bsky.social · Aug 4

How #Gamification is Helping Medical Students Understand #Anatomy www.newswise.com/articles/how...

How Gamification is Helping Medical Students Understand Anatomy | Newswise

A professor’s talent for creating analog games is boosting retention in Physical Therapy lessons.

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Prof. Ian Turner @docwiththesocs.bsky.social · Aug 4

Brains, #games, and VR frames: How UGA researchers are rewriting the rules of #learning research.uga.edu/news/brains-... #GameBasedLearning #VR

Brains, games, and VR frames: How UGA researchers are rewriting the rules of learning - UGA Research News

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Prof. Ian Turner @docwiththesocs.bsky.social · Aug 3

Can a game about a pixelated cat change the narrative around drug education? Narcat's World shows players how to respond to opiate overdoses, and gives them the tools to save lives www.polygon.com/gaming/61769... #GameBasedLearning #VideoGames

Can a game about a pixelated cat change the narrative around drug education?

Narcat's World shows players how to respond to opiate overdoses, and gives them the tools to save lives

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Prof. Ian Turner @docwiththesocs.bsky.social · Aug 3

Why Dungeons and Dragons Is Good for Your Brain www.scientificamerican.com/video/why-du... #DungeonsAndDragons #ttRPG

Why Dungeons and Dragons Is Good for Your Brain

Researchers and therapists explore the mental health benefits of tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons.

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Prof. Ian Turner @docwiththesocs.bsky.social · Aug 2

Video game creates platform for youth mental health www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #VideoGame #MentalHealth #GameBasedLearning

Video game created to help young people's mental health

Ace Of Hearts is part of a £35m research project on how young people cope with negative experiences.

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Prof. Ian Turner @docwiththesocs.bsky.social · Aug 2

Impact of commercial off-the-shelf video games on L2 vocabulary learning/acquisition: a systematic review osf.io/preprints/so... #GameBasedLearning #VideoGames

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Prof. Ian Turner @docwiththesocs.bsky.social · Aug 1

Are gaming apps effective as tools for learning? www.deccanherald.com/specials/are... #GameBasedLearning #Apps

EdTech Gaming Debate: Are Apps Like Minecraft & Duolingo Helpful for Learning?

Student Voices: Young learners weigh in on whether gaming apps aid education or pose health risks in today's digital age.

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Prof. Ian Turner @docwiththesocs.bsky.social · Aug 1

Randomized trial on the impact of card Game-Based teaching on learning and memory retention of neurological syndromes bmcmededuc.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.... #GameBasedLearning #CardGame

Randomized trial on the impact of card Game-Based teaching on learning and memory retention of neurological syndromes - BMC Medical Education

Background Learning about neurological syndromes is an essential component of medical education, but traditional teaching methods often lack interactivity and practical engagement. This study…

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Prof. Ian Turner @docwiththesocs.bsky.social · Jul 31

Veterinary antimicrobial card game improves antimicrobial selection skills in veterinary students www.frontiersin.org/journals/vet... #CardGame #GameBasedLearning

Frontiers | Veterinary antimicrobial card game improves antimicrobial selection skills in veterinary students

IntroductionThe inclusion of active learning in veterinary medical education has received significant focus in recent years. Game-based learning is an unconv...

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Prof. Ian Turner @docwiththesocs.bsky.social · Jul 31

Empowering youth: the potential of serious games www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #SeriousGames #GameBasedLearning

Prof. Ian Turner @docwiththesocs.bsky.social · Jul 30

Pleased to be delivering a workshop 'using #lego to solve real world problems' Derby Cathedral today as part of their Brick to Brick Festival (lnkd.in/eSwTiwfs) - You must go and see the Lego model of the cathedral and city!! #DerbyUni @derbyuni.bsky.social

Prof. Ian Turner @docwiththesocs.bsky.social · Jul 30

Mobile learning significantly enhances student learning gains: A meta-analysis and research synthesis www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #GameBasedLearning #MobileLearning

Prof. Ian Turner @docwiththesocs.bsky.social · Jul 30

A guide to embedding #esports for #employability www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/guide... #GameBasedLearning

A guide to embedding esports for employability

Competitive video gaming is growing – and its power could be harnessed in your classroom. Here’s how to integrate esports to foster transferable skills in students

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Prof. Ian Turner @docwiththesocs.bsky.social · Jul 29

Using #ChatGPT to bring non-player characters to life: Effects on students’ storyline-driven game-based writing learning www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #GameBasedLearning #GenAI