Jordan Shapiro

Jordan Shapiro

Jordan Shapiro’s academic work and publishing blend psychology, philosophy, and business in surprising ways. His internationally celebrated writing on education, parenting, and game-based learning can be found on Forbes.com.  He teaches in Temple University's Intellectual Heritage Department where he’s also the Digital Learning Coordinator. He is the parent of two boys (six and eight years old) and the lead administrator at Project Learn School (an independent cooperative K-8 school in Philadephia). His most recent book FREEPLAY: A Video Game Guide To Maximum Euphoric Bliss, considers how the games we play in our youth shape our adult lives.

By Jordan Shapiro

Games in the Classroom: Overcoming the Obstacles

Using Games for Learning: Practical Steps to Get Started

Need Help Picking the Right Learning Game? Some Things to Consider

How To Choose A Learning Game

Video Games and the Future of the Textbook

Screen Time That's Valuable For Young Kids

In the Bustling, Interactive Classroom, A Place for Digital Games

What Happens When School Design Looks Like Game Design

How Teachers Can Use Video Games In The Humanities Classroom

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