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Why Game Based Learning Is the Right Choice for Remote Teaching

Ask a Tech Teacher

It’s called Game Based Learning (GBL). It simply means teachers include games in their lesson plans to teach curricular concepts. By using the games kids already love–want to play–GBL has an opportunity to turn students into lifelong learners who enjoy learning. More on Game-based Learning.

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Game Based Learning

Technology Tidbits

Game Based Learning has been rising in popularity over the years and is a great way to integrate technology in the classroom as well as help keep kids motivated for learning. Below is a cross-post from PBS LearningMedia on Gaming in the Classroom. million teachers have registered access to PBS LearningMedia.

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Zap Zap Kindergarten Math–Clever, Engaging Early Math Lessons

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Zap Zap Math is a free gamified way to teach K-8 math skills that are tied to many national standards (like Common Core). The over 150 games are fast-paced and interactive and cover over 180 math topics. Students direct their learning with an avatar (called a ‘mathling’) that identifies their work and keeps them engaged.

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Fun Math Games to Help Students Practice Math Concepts and Skills

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

These games are ideal for students in different grades from preschool to grade 8. Cool Math Games Cool Math Games offers access to a wide range of free math games that help students sharpen their mathematical skills. These include free thinking, strategy, and logic games.

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Top 100 Sites/Apps of 2014

Technology Tidbits

Pixel Press Floors - An amazing iOS app for Game Based Learning that allows students to create their own game by drawing. Stick Around - A great iPad app that can be used for Project Based Learning or Flipping a Lesson by creating puzzles/diagrams and having students label them. Teachley: Mt. .

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Prodigy - free math game that helps students learn math while having fun

Educational Technology Guy

While engaging activities often make learning more exciting, they do not always translate into increased practice and improved skill development. Game-based learning, however, has been proven to engage students in a way that encourages increased practice.

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DimensionU

Technology Tidbits

DimensionU is a fantastic site/apps for Game Based Learning in the areas of Math and Literacy. These innovative games take place in an interactive 3D world and are designed for grades 3rd-9th and aligned to Common Core Standard. For my Pinterest board on Game Based Learning click here.