2017, Game-Based Learning, Tools and Twitter

Game Based Learning in Action

The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 7, 2018

Matthew Farber on episode 268 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Game-based learning might not be what you think. Game-Based Learning in Action. There’s game-based learning. Stream by clicking here.

Game-Based Learning

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#07: Getting Started Using Twitter for Educational Excellence

The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

10MT | 10-Minute Teacher Interview with Billy Krakower From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Billy Krakower (@ wkrakower ), co-author of 140 Twitter Tips for Educators, is a co-moderator of a weekly Twitter discussion for current and emerging school leaders called #Satchat.

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How to Use Fortnite in the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 27, 2020

Mike Washburn shares insight into Fortnite From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Fortnite has a physics engine in the game. He takes us through lessons that teachers are teaching in Fornite and also the two warnings that educators need to keep in mind when teaching with this tool.

Adobe

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The 10-Minute Teacher Show: Top Ten Shows for February 2017

The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 1, 2017

10MT: The 5-day a week show for busy but remarkable teachers From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Tech Tools to Try in 2017 with Jennifer Gonzalez (Episode #20). 5 Ideas for Using Game Based Learning in Your Classroom Today with Michael Matera (Episode # 5).

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iPad Game-Based Learning LMS Twitter

KyEdRPG, Part One: Site Launch Announcement!

Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

This is Part One of a three part series to kick off a new website, KyEdRPG , and how role playing games can positively impact student learning. I have certainly expressed my passion for game-based learning several times in prior Edtech Elixirs entries.

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The neuroscience of play, games, and learning (and why Fortnite might not be so bad)

The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Episode 379 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Dr Dave Neale is a researcher in the psychology of play and learning at the Centre for Play, Education, Development and Learning (PEDAL) at The University of Cambridge.

Learning

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Breakout EDU Digital is Awesome (and Free) #breakoutedu

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 16, 2017

A conversation with Mari Venturino on episode 77 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today Mari Venturino @MsVenturino talks about breakout edu digital for edtech tool Tuesday. Learn about the challenges and advantages of breakout edu digital.

Blended Learning

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@Quizizz : Say Goodbye to Worksheets and Crosswords

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 6, 2017

A conversation with Jon Corippo on episode 92 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today Jon Corippo @jcorippo talks about one of his favorite tools, Quizizz. He shares how you can use this tool to teach vocabulary and save time for other things!

EdTech

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AI in VR and AR with Rachelle Dené Poth

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 19, 2023

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter In this show, AR/VR guru Rachelle Dené Poth delves deep into the transformative potential of Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the classroom. She was named one of 30 K-12 IT Influencers for 2021.

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Minecraft in the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Jeff Gearhart on episode 162 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. In today’s show, learn about Minecraft EDU and how it is being used to teach. Tuesday, October 3, 2017. Vicki: Happy Ed Tech Tool Tuesday! It is a powerful tool.

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7 Global Project Ideas from a Leading 3rd Grade Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Vickie Morgado on episode 177 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Learn about global Kahoots, how she tweets with her class and more global collaborative techniques in this show. Tuesday, October 24, 2017. Mrs Morgado (@MrsMorgado1) October 20, 2017.

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The Vocabulary Doctors: How to Teach Vocabulary

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 9, 2017

Angela Peery on episode 94 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Dr. Kimberly Tyson @ tysonkimberly and Dr. Angela Peery @ drangelapeery share their advice for helping students learn blended vocabulary. Some apps and tools for teaching vocabulary.

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How to Use Metaverse: Awesome Augmented Reality and New Features

The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Metaverse is a powerful augmented reality (AR) programming app for classrooms. I first wrote about this app in December 2017 shortly after launch. It is simply an object-oriented drag-and-drop tool. No coding required. Go to [link] to get started.

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Computational Thinking and Math for Elementary Grades

The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Steve Floyd on episode 249 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Fun, exciting tools and techniques can help very young kids understand math and learn computational thinking. Sponsor: FREE MATH RESOURCE The US Matific Games are coming this February.

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#iste17 trends: Google, Touch Screen Chromebooks and More

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 27, 2017

An interview with Kasey Bell in episode 107 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today Kasey Bell @shakeuplearning sits down to talk about the hot trends at ISTE 2017 including lots of Google stuff, new AR news, Google Keep, touch Screen Chromebooks, and more news.

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How to Teach Coding in the Elementary Grades with Sam Patterson

The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Sam Patterson on episode 201 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. 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! Twitter: @SamPAtue.

Elementary

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Bethany Petty: Using Edtech to Enhance Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 1, 2018

Bethany Petty on episode 302 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Education technology must enhance learning. Is the focus of the tool to enhance student learning? What kind of tools can we use to engage students in content? Listen Now.

EdTech

EdTech Learning Chromebook Assessment

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

The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Lee Ann Yonker on episode 168 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Wednesday, October 11, 2017. On Twitter it’s #MiniGoogleMasters for the younger kids and #MakingGoogleMasters for the older kids. From Audio File: 168 Lee Ann Yonker @leeannyonker.

Google

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Edtech and Social Emotional Learning #sel

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 29, 2017

Episode 137 with Dr. Michelle Zimmerman on the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today Dr. Michelle Zimmerman @mrzphd talks about social emotional learning and education technology. Edtech and Social Emotional Learning. Transcript: Tuesday, August 29, 2017.

EdTech

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Virtual Reality (VR) as a New Educational Paradigm

The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Enrique Cachafeiro on episode 204 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Today’s sponsor: Metaverse is a free simple augmented reality tool. Date: Thursday, December 7, 2017. Twitter: @8bitbiologist. Students can program. Listen Now.

Education

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Teaching History with Simulations and Game Based Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Dave Harms on episode 208 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Whether it is World War 1, 2, the Cold War or the American Civil War, learn how these immersive “games” teach history much more deeply than most textbooks. Twitter: @Hist_simulation.

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Merge Cube Mania in Middle School

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2018

Karen Bosch on episode 288 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. She, I just found out, was MACUL 2017 Tech Using Teacher of the Year. Her recent learning adventures with her students have included exploring sketchnotes and 3D printing. Twitter: @karlyb.

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Computer Science Teaching Tips

The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Alfred Thompson on Episode 182 of the 10-Minute Teacher show From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. What happens when a school has every student learn Computer Science. Date: Tuesday, November 7, 2017. I like to see teachers integrate computer science tools in a lot of other subjects.

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Alabama Department of Education Gives Students Free Summer Access to Fuel Education Solutions

techlearning

MAY 22, 2018

Herndon, Virginia, May 22, 2018 — To keep students actively learning over the summer and to help prevent summer learning loss, the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE), with the help of Fuel Education® (FuelEd®), is launching its sixth annual Alabama Summer Learning Challenge. Ryan, General Manager of Fuel Education.

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The Rise of eSports in Education: Breaking New Ground

The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 15, 2024

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter If you want to know how to start an eSports program in your school. Welcome to another episode of the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast, where today we're diving into the game-changing world of scholastic esports. from Texas Tech University.

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E-rate Education Meeting Industry

3 Teacher Money Making Opportunities Using Technology

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 30, 2017

A conversation with Jessica Gordon on episode 87 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Want to hear another episode on technology tools to try? Listen to Jennifer Gonzalez talk about 5 Tech tools to try in 2017. Twitter handle: @1337teach.

Technology

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5 Reasons Teachers Using Tech are Super Heroes with Kecia Ray

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 25, 2017

Episode 135 from the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. 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. Vicki: Yeah.

Social Media

Social Media Blended Learning Data Blackboard

Personalizing the Curriculum with the Learning Journey Model

The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Mark Engstrom, Episode 188 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Mark Engstrom shares a personalized model for learning that he calls the “Learning Journey Model.” Improving the Curriculum with the Learning Journey Model. Date: November 8, 2017.

Learning

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EdTech Update

Game Based Learning in Action

#07: Getting Started Using Twitter for Educational Excellence

Trending Sources

How to Use Fortnite in the Classroom

The 10-Minute Teacher Show: Top Ten Shows for February 2017

KyEdRPG, Part One: Site Launch Announcement!

The neuroscience of play, games, and learning (and why Fortnite might not be so bad)

Breakout EDU Digital is Awesome (and Free) #breakoutedu

@Quizizz : Say Goodbye to Worksheets and Crosswords

AI in VR and AR with Rachelle Dené Poth

Minecraft in the Classroom

7 Global Project Ideas from a Leading 3rd Grade Classroom

The Vocabulary Doctors: How to Teach Vocabulary

How to Use Metaverse: Awesome Augmented Reality and New Features

Computational Thinking and Math for Elementary Grades

#iste17 trends: Google, Touch Screen Chromebooks and More

How to Teach Coding in the Elementary Grades with Sam Patterson

Bethany Petty: Using Edtech to Enhance Learning

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

Edtech and Social Emotional Learning #sel

Virtual Reality (VR) as a New Educational Paradigm

Teaching History with Simulations and Game Based Learning

Merge Cube Mania in Middle School

Computer Science Teaching Tips

Alabama Department of Education Gives Students Free Summer Access to Fuel Education Solutions

The Rise of eSports in Education: Breaking New Ground

3 Teacher Money Making Opportunities Using Technology

5 Reasons Teachers Using Tech are Super Heroes with Kecia Ray

Personalizing the Curriculum with the Learning Journey Model

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