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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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6 Digital tools that encourage computational thinking

Neo LMS

This framework focuses on turning students from consumers to content creators through game-based learning and computational thinking (CT) skills while developing their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. With Roblox, students experience a new way of learning that breaks the traditional model of standardized curriculum.

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4 Ways to promote collaboration in digital spaces

Neo LMS

Blogging is useful for more than simply developing writing skills; students build digital citizenship skills as they learn to collaborate in the online space. Read more: How distance learning fosters global collaboration. Read more: Why students love a game-based learning experience.

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21 Top Professional Development Topics For Teachers Now

The CoolCatTeacher

Forming Community Partnerships to Access Educational Resources In this course for school leaders, you will explore methods for seeking out and partnering with community members to gain a variety of resources for your school. Education Technology Accessibility for All Students. Game-Based Learning Let’s Play!

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How PS1X in the Bronx Does Digital Citizenship

Graphite Blog

Regardless of their access to devices or internet at home, she aims to give students at PS1X Courtlandt School in the South Bronx, New York, the tools they need to thrive and succeed in a world of media and technology. Then she attended an NYCDOE workshop and learned about Common Sense Education's resources.

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5 ways educational games improve learning, according to teachers

eSchool News

The new research, published by the Journal of the Learning Sciences , demonstrates the benefits of game-based learning for students when compared to students who had no access to such games. Did you know that it’s Digital Citizenship Week? Click here to learn more!

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20 Ways to Personalize Your Learning This Summer

The CoolCatTeacher

Student Engagement I’m in social media groups where frustrated teachers recently commented that their grade books looked like “Swiss Cheese” and that many students were just missing during online learning sessions. Digital Assessments How can we effectively assess learning in a digital classroom? Check out the course 17.