eSchool News

AUGUST 30, 2016

CodeCombat has added major new capabilities including Game Development and Web Development, and quadrupled the number of levels available to users of its original Learn to Code module, giving students plenty of runway to keep enhancing their coding skills. Girls in CodeCombat classrooms even learn seven percent faster than boys.

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Technology Tidbits

DECEMBER 7, 2015

However, that does not mean there are not a lot of new items to look through, as sites/apps for programming/coding, Math/STEM, and Game Based Learning played a predominant role in this year's list. Class Compete - A super fun and innovative Game Based Learning system for grades K-8 in the subjects of Math and English.

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Graphite Blog

JULY 3, 2015

Teach third- through fifth-graders the basics of digital safety, respect, and community with Digital Passport, an online/mobile game with teacher dashboard and wrap-around activities. Great for informal learning, student-directed, and after-school settings. ELA AND ELL A+ Tools for K-5 Common Core Reading Comprehension.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 20, 2014

This is a free event bringing together educators, researchers, game developers and innovators from around the world, being held Monday September 15th - Friday September 19th. This conference will offer a variety of perspectives, from educators and game developers to researchers and administrators. Classroom 2.0 See you there!

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 5, 2014

The curriculum is demanding, but flexible enough to accommodate individual learning styles and interests. Teachers in our learning community are innovative and creative, inside and outside the classroom, and students are encouraged to strive to reach their full potential in all that they do. Classroom 2.0

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 6, 2014

Wednesday, May 7th at 7pm ISTE - Coaching for Engaging and Active Technology Integration , Find out what the Common Core State Standards and successful ed tech coaches can tell us about effective technology integration. Saturday, May 10th at 12pm Classroom 2.0 LIVE Weekly Show , Classroom 2.0 Social Learning Goes Mobile.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Learning Models, Theories, and Technology: A Dictionary For 21st Century Teachers. Purpose: Improving our chance for a common language in discussing existing and emerging learning trends, model, and technology in hopes of innovation in classrooms, and collectively, education at large. Challenge-Based Learning.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 19, 2014

link] Digital Wish : Two new videos - The Importance of Technology in American Schools and The Need for a Shift to Mobile. Become a Learning Revolution Partner and share your Partner Announcements in our weekly newsletter! In this webinar, we’ll cover all the valuable resources it offers to support game-based learning.

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Graphite Blog

JANUARY 15, 2016

There are already many articles detailing the educational benefits of Minecraft, and though I believe the advantages of using it the classroom far outweigh the disadvantages, the roadblocks can be very real. Issues with styles of facilitation and classroom management, as well as technical problems, can be difficult to figure out.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 13, 2014

Friday, August 15th at 10am Google EdTechTeam Summit: Five Skills to Help You Discover, Use, and Share Great Digital Tools for Learning , As technology is integrated into classrooms, teachers need to know how to discover and use quality tools for learning, while meeting Common Core standards. discussion.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 10, 2014

Thursday, June 12th at 10:30am in Madison, WI GLS 10 Conference - Games in the Classroom , A panel discussion on surveys about games and learning: what surveys can and can''t tell us about this topic, what we learned via survey data, and implications for practice. Learn more and register here.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 1, 2014

Conference strands include Game-Based Learning: How to Use Games in Educational Settings, Games & Assessment, Connecting Educators With Game Developers: Make Your Voices Heard, Students as Content Creators & Game Designers, Research on Game-Based Learning, and Professional Development.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 9, 2014

Details at: [link] Sanderling - Free Course Offering : Participants explore educator projects on eduClipper, create a resource for their own classroom use, and earn a digital Open Badge linked to evidence of their work. Graphite.org is a free service that helps PK-12 discover, use, and share the best digital learning products.

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