2017, Elementary, Game-Based Learning and Technology

Game Based Learning in Action

The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 7, 2018

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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5 Steps to Gamify Your Elementary Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 30, 2020

Heather Marrs shares how to get started with gamifying your classroom From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter How could you take your whole elementary classroom year and gamify it? What if everything students learn could gain them XP (experience points?)

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#05: 5 Ideas for Using Game-Based Learning in your Classroom Today

The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

Get a free 45-day trial of SmartLab for Game Based Learning. SMART Learning Suite is today’s sponsor. Register for my free Differentiating Instruction with Technology webinar sponsored by SMART Learning Suite next Thursday, February 9 at 4pm. Mini Games. Use Game Mechanics. Adventure Paths.

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See Game-Based Learning In Action at Pinellas

MIND Research Institute

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Local public radio picked up this story: It’s family game night at Davis Elementary School in Clearwater, but there's not a Monopoly board or a Jenga block in sight. Instead, kids and parents are playing math games. Family Math Night Combines Games, Community and Math. January 14, 2017. Davis ES (@LeilaGDavis_ES).

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Computational Thinking and Math for Elementary Grades

The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

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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?Updates, Upgrades and Overheard: What Was Unveiled at ISTE 2017

Edsurge

JUNE 27, 2017

Flocks of educators and entrepreneurs have made their way down to San Antonio this week for the mecca of edtech conferences, hosted by the International Society for Technology in Education—better known as ISTE. So the company plans to release three new articles a week aimed specifically at elementary students. WHO GIVES A KAHOOT?:

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This District Rolled Out Minecraft and Teacher Collaboration Skyrocketed

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

When Roanoke County Public Schools gathered educators for their first training in how to teach with Minecraft: Education Edition (M:EE), “you could hear the rumble in the room,” says Jeff Terry, the district’s director of technology. At every level, our students have technological abilities. That was early 2018. Source: RCPS.

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#07: Getting Started Using Twitter for Educational Excellence

The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Get a 45-day free trial of SmartLab Game-Based Learning Software. SMART Learning Suite is today’s sponsor. Register for my free Differentiating Instruction with Technology webinar sponsored by SMART Learning Suite next Thursday, February 9 at 4pm. ” Want to hear some more about tech tools?

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Edtech and Social Emotional Learning #sel

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 29, 2017

Today Dr. Michelle Zimmerman @mrzphd talks about social emotional learning and education technology. With insights on everything from Minecraft, to digital inking, to common mistakes made with technology and SEL, Michelle gives us an important overview of two things often not discussed together. Transcript for Episode 137.

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Minecraft in the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Tuesday, October 3, 2017. Jeff: Ah, yeah… So I’m using Minecraft Education Edition in my technology classroom with my students. It’s all about technology. It’s all about gaming. 3 Ways Monsters and Minecraft Can Drive Exceptional Learning (Joel Levin). I love to share what I have learned with my fellow educators.

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@Quizizz : Say Goodbye to Worksheets and Crosswords

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 6, 2017

Want to hear another episode on technology tools? Listen to Jennifer Gonzalez talk about 5 tech tools every educator should try in 2017. Under Jon’s Leadership, and with his CUE Professional Learning Team, CUE PL has trained over 32,000 teachers in 2015-2017. And this is the beauty of technology.

EdTech

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7 Global Project Ideas from a Leading 3rd Grade Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Tuesday, October 24, 2017. Mrs Morgado (@MrsMorgado1) October 20, 2017. Vickie has been an elementary educator in Ontario, Canada for 16 years. nd worked as a technology coach. Vickie believes in empowering her students to take charge of their learning to create positive change in the world becoming agents of change.

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Top 8 Advantages of an Interactive STEM Curriculum

Kitaboo on EdTech

JUNE 6, 2019

The acronym STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Our world revolves around science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. million as of 2017; the U.S. Related: 8 Trends in Education Technology That Will Have A Major Impact | 2019. Allows Students to Keep Up with Technology.

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

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 30, 2017

Wednesday, August 30, 2017. Carol: I think sometimes second grade teachers are scared to let [go of] control of their classrooms, and also the technology, thinking that their [students] are too young to do it. Second graders are amazing in technology. Carol has been an elementary educator in the primary grades for 26 years.

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Merge Cube Mania in Middle School

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2018

She, I just found out, was MACUL 2017 Tech Using Teacher of the Year. Engaging Kindergarteners with Technology: Augmented Reality, iPads, QR Codes and More. Technology is expensive. And so they basically were learning to use the technology themselves, which is what they’re going to have to do for the rest of their lives.

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The Vocabulary Doctors: How to Teach Vocabulary

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 9, 2017

Angela has also authored or co-authored 13 books, including Blended Vocabulary for K–12 Classrooms: Harnessing the Power of Digital Tools and Direct Instruction (2017) and the bestseller The Data Teams Experience: A Guide to Effective Meetings (2014). Dr. Kimberly Tyson. Kimberly Tyson, or “Dr.

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Google Masters For Kids of All Ages: Badges, Skills and More

The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Wednesday, October 11, 2017. And even some of my fifth graders now, some of them don’t come from technology-rich environments, so they might become frustrated or overwhelmed, and so I think offering the ability to have a buddy (is a good idea). For guests and hyperlinks to resources, scroll down. Enhanced Transcript.

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Virtual Reality (VR) as a New Educational Paradigm

The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Date: Thursday, December 7, 2017. Enrique: Well, I think it has a number of advantages over other education technologies right now. Just like Second Life, which runs on a desktop, but with that new technology, have that run on a mobile device that can be in the Google Cardboard so the kids can experience it. Enhanced Transcript.

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How to Use Metaverse: Awesome Augmented Reality and New Features

The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

I first wrote about this app in December 2017 shortly after launch. From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Metaverse is a powerful augmented reality (AR) programming app for classrooms.

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5 Formative Assessment Strategies to Help with Classroom Management

The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

And one of the things about the book is I know a lot of schools differ in how much technology they have, so I tried to incorporate ideas that anybody can use. Regardless of whether you’re a kindergarten teacher or a 12th grade teacher, whether you have tons of technology or limited technology.

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3 Teacher Money Making Opportunities Using Technology

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 30, 2017

Today Jessica Gordon @1337teach shares three ways teachers can use technology to make money this summer (or anytime.) Want to hear another episode on technology tools to try? Listen to Jennifer Gonzalez talk about 5 Tech tools to try in 2017. Louis, Missouri, she began her teaching career at Buder Elementary within the St.

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Cybersecurity is Still Paramount for Schools

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Beyond just the ability to pivot and be prepared for any type of learning, the pandemic has brought new concerns with “Zoom bombing” and increased outside access to school networks. Teaching and Learning: Even when talking about cybersecurity, people are at the center of the conversation. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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5 Reasons Teachers Using Tech are Super Heroes with Kecia Ray

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 25, 2017

If you don’t “get” why technology is important, or know people who don’t, take a listen to understand and learn about transformative practices that work in education. They’re doing awesome things to drive inquiry based learning. Friday, August 25, 2017. Vicki: Awesome! OK, what’s our first?

Social Media

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EdTech Update

Game Based Learning in Action

5 Steps to Gamify Your Elementary Classroom

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#05: 5 Ideas for Using Game-Based Learning in your Classroom Today

See Game-Based Learning In Action at Pinellas

Computational Thinking and Math for Elementary Grades

?Updates, Upgrades and Overheard: What Was Unveiled at ISTE 2017

This District Rolled Out Minecraft and Teacher Collaboration Skyrocketed

#07: Getting Started Using Twitter for Educational Excellence

Edtech and Social Emotional Learning #sel

Minecraft in the Classroom

@Quizizz : Say Goodbye to Worksheets and Crosswords

7 Global Project Ideas from a Leading 3rd Grade Classroom

Top 8 Advantages of an Interactive STEM Curriculum

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

Merge Cube Mania in Middle School

The Vocabulary Doctors: How to Teach Vocabulary

Google Masters For Kids of All Ages: Badges, Skills and More

Virtual Reality (VR) as a New Educational Paradigm

How to Use Metaverse: Awesome Augmented Reality and New Features

5 Formative Assessment Strategies to Help with Classroom Management

3 Teacher Money Making Opportunities Using Technology

Cybersecurity is Still Paramount for Schools

5 Reasons Teachers Using Tech are Super Heroes with Kecia Ray

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