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edWeb, Games4Ed launch game-based learning initiative

eSchool News

Collaborative efforts will help expand knowledge about game-based learning’s potential for students. Games4Ed was formed by over 25 representatives from different sectors of gaming and education who came together to examine the possibilities and issues regarding the use of game-based learning on January 20, 2015.

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@Quizizz : Say Goodbye to Worksheets and Crosswords

The CoolCatTeacher

on Corippo is the Chief Innovation Officer for CUE, leading CUE’s professional learning throughout California and Nevada. Jon keynotes, leads and designs Professional Learning experiences all over the country. Full Bio As Submitted. Jon Corippo. Jon Corippo. It’s like, why are people grading anything?

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5 Simple Ways to Improve Teacher Professional Development

The CoolCatTeacher

A common cry from teachers across the world is for relevant professional development. Another 2015 study shows that only 30% of teachers improve substantially with PD. So, what can we do to improve teacher professional development? If project based learning works – do it. ” Kaizen is a mindset. .”

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5 Reasons Teachers Using Tech are Super Heroes with Kecia Ray

The CoolCatTeacher

Learn more about formative assessment. If you want to listen – Monica Burns did a fantastic podcast episode about her Favorite Formative Assessment Tools. If you prefer reading, see Fantastic, Fast Formative Assessment Tools (a post I wrote on Edutopia). Kecia: Oh yeah, absolutely. So, these are awesome.

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Take PD To the Next Level with Badges

Shake Up Learning

Take PD to the Next Level with Badges (credit: Denton ISD) A few weeks ago I had the privilege of speaking at the 2015 Technology in Action Conference (TIA) held in Denton, Texas. They can choose from topics around Google, Apple, Assessment, Communication, Miscellaneous, Flipped Class and Social Media. It's a win-win!

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Key Digital Skills for 21st Century Teachers

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Evaluate digital content critically The Internet is full of all kinds of information and unless you know how to critically assess sources you will probably end up wasting your time reading pseudo-knowledge from pseudo experts. Critical assessment of online content starts with an investigation into the authorship of the content in question.