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Citizen Science, Crowdsourcing, Gamification and Cryptocurrency, Oh My!

Doug Levin

While I’d be the first to admit that there are both benefits and challenges to the fact that increasingly powerful technology tools are becoming ever more commonplace in our lives (in and out of schools), by and large I am decidedly optimistic about the long-term impact these new tools will have for individuals and society.

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10 Best Android Apps for Learning English

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

For learners who prefer the flexibility and convenience of mobile learning, Android apps have emerged as a powerful resource. In this post, we’ll explore some of the best Android apps designed specifically for English language learners. The post 10 Best Android Apps for Learning English appeared first on Educators Technology.

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6 Websites that Explain Elections

Ask a Tech Teacher

The first few explain elections in general and the next teach the process through gamification. C-Span resources can be accessed directly from the website or via a downloadable radio app, iTunes, iPhone, Android, or Blackberry. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. website, radio app, podcast.

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New Ways to Gamify Learning

Ask a Tech Teacher

But those webtools exemplify where the gamification of education started. Let me step back a moment to explain the SAMR Model as it applies to the use of technology in education. Modification: Technology allows for a significant change, e.g. using screencasts to explain a process.

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6 Benefits of Immersive Learning with the Metaverse

ViewSonic Education

The metaverse is an emerging technology that is gradually becoming more mainstream within education, in part because it delivers immersive learning experiences for students. This technology can also cater to a variety of other needs too.

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Kid-created Games That Teach

Ask a Tech Teacher

Wikipedia defines “gamification” as: “an educational approach to motivate students to learn by using video game design and game elements in learning environments. It runs on Windows and Mac as well as Ubuntu, Linux, Android, iOS, UWP, HTML5, XBox One, and PlayStation 4. Gamification lesson plan.

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Gamification for the Win! Escape from Detention

The Daring Librarian

Escape is available for iPhones , iPads , and Android systems. From an article by: Technically Baltimore : "Mindgrub Technologies , the Catonsville-based innovation agency that started a new gaming division this year, has released its latest game. From Detention for Android or iOS. Download Escape! and Catherine T.