Educational Technology Guy

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

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. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy.

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Technology Tidbits

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Educators can manage/create student accounts, take attendance, grade, and assess students in real-time, and much much more. Pixel Press Floors - An amazing iOS app for Game Based Learning that allows students to create their own game by drawing. Also, a nice place to find Common Core aligned lesson plans.

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Technology Tidbits

OCTOBER 9, 2019

article, blog, tweet, etc.) Educandy - A wonderful site for creating educational games where a teacher just enters the questions and Educandy creates the game. Walnut - A excellent new site/app for finding educational videos and then taking quizzes to assess learning (think BrainPop).

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 20, 2014

This is a free event bringing together educators, researchers, game developers and innovators from around the world, being held Monday September 15th - Friday September 19th. This conference will offer a variety of perspectives, from educators and game developers to researchers and administrators. A recent article by T.

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Bryan Alexander

MARCH 25, 2016

Indeed, Anya stated they educators are “fumbling” on qualitative assessment so far. She cited the recent Google artificial intelligence success AlphaGo ; I recommended this Wired article. Anya offered an anecdote, that some district-level benchmark tests are starting to get cut back by using software-based assessments.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 5, 2014

From homeschooling to unschooling, from Buenos Aires the Himalayas, and from America''s common core to the self-directed ''curricula'' of many home learners, we hope these films stimulate and inspire you to think about education''s role in creating your life and the world. Planning Your #BestYearEver.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 6, 2014

We’ll cover a range of features including the online games portal GameUp; My BrainPOP, which lets you track student learning; and the Mixer, which helps you create customized assessments. Education Revolution Google+ Community Game Based Learning in the Classroom. Great idea, Karen! Share them here.

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