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Ed Tech Vocab: Keeping Up with Trends in Education

eSpark

This means that there are more concepts, terms, and trends in education that teachers need to be aware of - but how do you keep track of them all? Keep reading to discover the meaning of some of the most common trends in Edtech. Edtech is being used in classrooms more than ever before.

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Many Education Games Are Worksheets with Points. 6 ways to find better learning games.

The CoolCatTeacher

I asked teachers on the ECM Awesome Educator Network. But if it is the only thing happening, you’re not educating. Kae has two ways: 1) MetaGame Book Club and the 2) Inevitable Betrayal Educator Guild. Note for educators: Kae says games can also impact the affective domain, not just the cognitive domain.).

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Ed Tech Vocab: Keeping Up with Trends in Education

eSpark

This means that there are more concepts, terms, and trends in education that teachers need to be aware of - but how do you keep track of them all? Keep reading to discover the meaning of some of the most common trends in Edtech. Edtech is being used in classrooms more than ever before.

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3 Websites to Gamify Your Math Class

Ask a Tech Teacher

DimensionU is a collection of engaging interactive multiplayer fantasy games for grades 2-10 (some can be played solo) that focus on core skills in mathematics and literacy. Content aligns with Common Core, state standards and classroom instruction. Educational Applications. Educational Applications.

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Building A Cohesive Community — Where Educators Become Neighbors

ASIDE

Educational conferences can be like that. Alan November , an international leader in edtech, personally invites expert educators from around the world to share on-the-ground experiences and best-in-class techniques. It implies disparate elements coming together to coalesce around a common core.

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Website Review: Prodigy Game

Ask a Tech Teacher

Here are guidelines, culled from top education sites like Edutopia, Google Education, Educational Technology, and EdWeek that are valuable when evaluating any website: free or small fee. easily applied to a variety of educational environments. easily applied to a variety of educational environments. Insider tips.

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Integration of Digital Badges to Acknowledge Professional Learning

A Principal's Reflections

As a 21st Century Library Media Specialist, part of what I strive to do is to serve as an instructional technology resource for both educators and learners. ?In The idea behind this platform is to provide professional learning with a pinch of gamification. ?For