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Game Based Learning in Action

The CoolCatTeacher

Game-based learning might not be what you think. On today’s show Matthew Farber, author of Game-Based Learning In Action: How an Expert Affinity Group Teaches with Games , talks about how to use games in the classroom effectively. Game-Based Learning in Action.

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Computational Thinking and Math for Elementary Grades

The CoolCatTeacher

Computational Thinking and Math for Elementary Grades. He was named one of ten 2017 Computer Science Association Awards for Teaching Excellence. Vicki: Steve, do you find that there are teachers that think that kids can’t really understand these concepts — like elementary kids really understanding XY coordinates?

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How to Teach Coding in the Elementary Grades with Sam Patterson

The CoolCatTeacher

Elementary and primary students can learn to code. For Hour of Code week this week, learn how you can go past the Hour of Code and use coding all year long! How to Teach Coding in the Elementary Grades with Sam Patterson. Date: Monday, December 4, 2017. Why code in the elementary grades? Enhanced Transcript.

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Top 8 Advantages of an Interactive STEM Curriculum

Kitaboo on EdTech

What is STEM? The acronym STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. More recently, arts were added to this educational model, as educators believed that art and creativity play an important role in the understanding of the former subjects in the STEM Curriculum , thus changing the acronym from STEM to STEAM.

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Edtech and Social Emotional Learning #sel

The CoolCatTeacher

Transcript: Tuesday, August 29, 2017. Vicki: Yes, you can use Ed Tech and Social Emotional Learning! Her original research went into the design of Renton Preparatory in Seattle, which was a 2016 Top Three STEM School in the nation. Michelle, you’ve done some fantastic work with Social Emotional Learning and Ed Tech.

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What’s Hot in 2nd-Grade with #2ndchat moderator Carol McLaughlin

The CoolCatTeacher

Wednesday, August 30, 2017. He is an expert in STEAM and STEM and science. Carol has been an elementary educator in the primary grades for 26 years. Transcript for Episode 138. What’s Hot in 2 nd -Grade with #2ndchat moderator Carol McLaughlin. Shownotes: www.coolcatteacher.com/e138. From Audio File: 138-Carol-McLaughlin.

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Minecraft in the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

Tuesday, October 3, 2017. All comments in the shaded green box are my own. For guests and hyperlinks to resources, scroll down. Enhanced Transcript. Minecraft in the Classroom. Shownotes: www.coolcatteacher.com/e162. Vicki: Happy Ed Tech Tool Tuesday! Minecraft in the classroom.

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