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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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Microsoft Unveils New Tech to Create Personalized, Immersive Education

EdTech Magazine

Wed, 01/31/2018 - 11:41. Thanks to the latest Microsoft updates, creating an innovative learning environment has now gotten easier. Creating immersive learning experiences was another focus of Microsoft’s announcement, with the blog revealing a new chemistry update to Minecraft: Education Edition. meghan.bogardu…. CDW Segment.

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Webinar: Teaching with Augmented Reality with #ARVRinEDU Classroom Enthusiasts

The CoolCatTeacher

Assessment in AR including classroom examples Effective ways to get started with AR Predictions on where AR will be in 5 years Who? Register Now AR Topics Some of the topics we will be discussing include: How teachers are teaching with augmented reality in the classroom Device configurations (does every student have to have one?)

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This District Rolled Out Minecraft and Teacher Collaboration Skyrocketed

Edsurge

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 they’re learning history without even knowing it. Today, his district is among the top ten for M:EE usage worldwide. Kids open up with Minecraft.

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The Creation of the Compassion Project – Best of Show” at ELearning Guild’s 2018

The Game Agency

EverFi & The Game Agency Win “Best of Show” at ELearning Guild’s 2018 DevLearn DemoFest for The Creation of the Compassion Project. It is a perfect example of why our team loves coming to work every day.”. We couldn’t be more excited by this course or our partnership with EverFi.

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Why It's Important to Teach Your Students Financial Literacy—and Three Ways to Do It

Edsurge

From the 2018 interactive FutureSmart State Report. Supplement At-Home Education with Digital Learning Digital financial education can—and does—play a role in providing students with the financial knowledge they may not receive at home. Finding these opportunities can help students bridge the gap from learning to application.

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Merge Cube Mania in Middle School

The CoolCatTeacher

Date: April 11, 2018. So what’s an example of something it might look like? They had to tell what they learned about how to use it. They had to give some examples. Recently, she was recognized as MACUL 2018 Technology Using Teacher of the Year. Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher. Stream by clicking here.

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