2018, Elementary and Game-Based Learning

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.

Game-Based Learning

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Computational Thinking and Math for Elementary Grades

The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Computational Thinking and Math for Elementary Grades. Date: February 8, 2018. 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? Listen Now. Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher. Enhanced Transcript.

Elementary

Elementary Robotics Tools Company

Top 25 Sites/Apps of 2018

Technology Tidbits

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Top 25 Sites/Apps of 2018 YO Teach! Dystopia 2153 - An innovative new site that teaches programming/coding through the use of game based learning and graphic novels. TypeTastic - The best site around for student's K-12 (w/ educational portal) learning how to type/keyboard.

Khan Academy

Khan Academy Game-Based Learning Android Differentiated Instruction

This District Rolled Out Minecraft and Teacher Collaboration Skyrocketed

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

That was early 2018. Thanks to a strategic approach to PD and support, teacher collaboration has skyrocketed, kindergartners are coding and students are excited about learning. And in our elementary schools, every classroom has five laptops and Minecraft is being used there as well. Kids open up with Minecraft.

Laptops

Laptops Game-Based Learning Training Microsoft

5 Free Tech Tools to Try in Your Social Studies Lessons [ENCORE]

The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 20, 2018

The top Edtech Tool Tuesday of 2018 (so far) with Richard Byrne From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Sponsor: The STLinATL Conference will be at Woodward Academy in Atlanta July 26-27, 2018. For $295, this all-inclusive event (except for hotel and travel) is an amazing opportunity to learn.

Study

Study Tools EdTech Conference

5 Ways Video Games Transform Learning and Prepare Students for Tomorrow's Jobs

Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2018

Learn more about gaming while at ISTE—and beyond: Book a meeting at ISTE 2018 to learn about Classcraft’s Engagement Management System for schools and districts, and the Quests Marketplace featuring partners like Google Education, Discovery Educator Network, Newsela, LRNG, Breakout EDU and OER Commons.

Video

Video Learning OER Gamification

FREE Healthy Lifestyle Program for Schools: fit4Schools

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 16, 2018

Teacher must enter by May 25, 2018 and is open to all who are currently employed full- or part-time as an educator by an accredited public or private K-12 school in the United States. This is a great addition to your weekly activities in your classroom to help kids become more fit. Enter the fit Commit Sweepstakes.

Exercises

Exercises Company Twitter Classroom

8 Tried and True Edtech Tools to Try in 2018

The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 2, 2018

Tried and True Edtech Tools to Try in 2018. Date: January 2, 2018. Steve, today for Ed Tech Tool Tuesday, what are some things that people need to try in 2018? The post 8 Tried and True Edtech Tools to Try in 2018 appeared first on Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher helping educators be excellent every day.

EdTech

EdTech Tools Conference Twitter

Merge Cube Mania in Middle School

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2018

Date: April 11, 2018. Her roots are as an elementary classroom teacher where she utilized technology as an integrated part of the learning environment. She enjoys helping both students and teachers to creatively use technology tools to extend and share their learning in meaningful ways. Stream by clicking here.

iPad

iPad iPhone System Video

5 Formative Assessment Strategies to Help with Classroom Management

The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Date: Friday, February 16, 2018. Stream by clicking here. Enhanced Transcript. 5 Formative Assessment Strategies to Help with Classroom Management. Link to show: www.coolcatteacher.com/e250.

Assessment

Assessment Strategy Classroom Twitter

Drones in the Classroom: Teaching Writing and Collaboration with Drones

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 3, 2018

Date: March 27, 2018. Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher. Stream by clicking here. Enhanced Transcript. Drones in the English Classroom. Link to show: www.coolcatteacher.com/e282. Vicki: Santha Walters @santhawalters is an eighth grade English teacher in Nebraska, and she uses drones in her English classroom. Santha: (laughs).

Classroom

Classroom Secondary Course Company

Active Learning in the Science Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 12, 2018

Active Learning in the Science Classroom. Date: March 12, 2018. Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher. Stream by clicking here. Enhanced Transcript. Link to show: www.coolcatteacher.com/e271. Vicki: Happy Motivation Monday! We’re kicking off Science Week with 33-year veteran science teacher, Glen Westbroek @gardenglen.

Classroom

Classroom Learning Video Company

Esports Emerge as Learning and Social Catalyst in Schools

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Colleges actively recruit gamers for their esports teams ( more than 170 colleges and universities participate in competitive gaming), courting them with substantial scholarships, which could total $100 million in 2020. Millions of people worldwide follow esports. Dennis recently completed his Ed.D.

Digital Citizenship

Digital Citizenship Learning Guidelines Blended Learning

Competitive Coders Are the Future of Esports and the Rising Stars of Computer Science

Edsurge

JUNE 21, 2022

Schools have begun to recognize the value of esports, with more than 8,600 US high schools having started video-gaming teams since 2018. The best of these young coders are learning to use code creatively and developing a tangible skill set that they will use in future careers.

Game-Based Learning

Game-Based Learning Strategy Industry Outcomes

Simple Steps to Teach Kids to Program

The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Date: February 27, 2018. Aditya: So I personally find a beauty in learning computer architecture from the ground up, which I have done. Vicki: We’re also talking about teaching kids in elementary, middle, and high school. Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher. Stream by clicking here. Enhanced Transcript.

Gamification

Gamification Company Game-Based Learning Elementary

Kasey Bell’s 8 Great Ways to Use Google Slides

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 29, 2018

Kasey Bell’s Google Certification courses are open for enrollment from May 28 until June 10, 2018. Just go to coolcatteacher.com/shake to learn more. Date: May 29, 2018. Listen Now. Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher. Stream by clicking here. Enhanced Transcript. Kasey Bell’s 8 Great Ways to Use Google Slides.

Google

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Cybersecurity is Still Paramount for Schools

edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

In 2017, the district opened MOSAIC, a personalized learning elementary school, and created the MyPath program, which allows high school students to create their own class. He is a member of numerous professional associations and served as the 2018-2019 President of AASA, The School Superintendents Association. Louis University.

BYOD

BYOD System Data Advocacy

5 Ways to Bring Financial Literacy into Any School

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 20, 2018

Date: April 25, 2018. It’s a really fun way to introduce financial literacy quiz questions, like Quiz Bowl format, questions in classrooms, anywhere from elementary to high school students. They have a big announcement coming in the next couple of months on a story-based game. Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher.

Future Ready

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EdTech Update

Game Based Learning in Action

Computational Thinking and Math for Elementary Grades

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Top 25 Sites/Apps of 2018

This District Rolled Out Minecraft and Teacher Collaboration Skyrocketed

5 Free Tech Tools to Try in Your Social Studies Lessons [ENCORE]

5 Ways Video Games Transform Learning and Prepare Students for Tomorrow's Jobs

FREE Healthy Lifestyle Program for Schools: fit4Schools

8 Tried and True Edtech Tools to Try in 2018

Merge Cube Mania in Middle School

5 Formative Assessment Strategies to Help with Classroom Management

Drones in the Classroom: Teaching Writing and Collaboration with Drones

Active Learning in the Science Classroom

Esports Emerge as Learning and Social Catalyst in Schools

Competitive Coders Are the Future of Esports and the Rising Stars of Computer Science

Simple Steps to Teach Kids to Program

Kasey Bell’s 8 Great Ways to Use Google Slides

Cybersecurity is Still Paramount for Schools

5 Ways to Bring Financial Literacy into Any School

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