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6 Websites that Explain Elections

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The first few explain elections in general and the next teach the process through gamification. C-Span resources can be accessed directly from the website or via a downloadable radio app, iTunes, iPhone, Android, or Blackberry. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. website, radio app, podcast.

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New Ways to Gamify Learning

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But those webtools exemplify where the gamification of education started. Let me step back a moment to explain the SAMR Model as it applies to the use of technology in education. Modification: Technology allows for a significant change, e.g. using screencasts to explain a process. Google Expeditions.

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Kid-created Games That Teach

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Wikipedia defines “gamification” as: “an educational approach to motivate students to learn by using video game design and game elements in learning environments. It runs on Windows and Mac as well as Ubuntu, Linux, Android, iOS, UWP, HTML5, XBox One, and PlayStation 4. Gamification lesson plan.

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8 Websites that Explain Elections

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The first five explain elections in general and the next three teach the process through gamification. C-Span resources can be accessed directly from the website or via a downloadable radio app, iTunes, iPhone, Android, or Blackberry. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years. website, radio app, podcast.

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12 Websites that Explain Elections

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The first five explain elections in general and the next three teach the process through gamification. C-Span resources can be accessed directly from the website or via a downloadable radio app, iTunes, iPhone, Android, or Blackberry. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years. website, radio app, podcast.

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3 Apps Disguised as Games to Help Bolster Learning

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ITunes doesn’t make that obvious enough, though the Android version is easier to recognize. More on gamification of education: 3 Websites to Gamify Your Math Class. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years. Users can purchase hints–what’s with that? You won’t be sorry.

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3 Websites to Gamify Your Math Class

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To turn those numbers around, parents and teachers alike are looking to technology. Created by iMagine Machine for iOS and Android, in this app, kindergarten through third graders use their knowledge of geometry to stop the Evil Bookenriders from destroying the Land of Venn. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years.