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8 LMS features that support student autonomy in the classroom and beyond

Neo LMS

There are myriad ways to promote student autonomy in the classroom and beyond, especially if you use an LMS. Flipped classes. The flipped classroom allows students to acquire new concepts at home via engaging videos, online courses, or even game-based learning. Communication features.

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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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Coding and Computer Science during CSEdWeek

edWeb.net

This article was modified and published by eSchool News. WATCH THE WEBINAR RECORDING. “ Now I Have to Teach Coding? A Beginner’s Guide ” was hosted by edWeb.net and Common Sense Education and sponsored by Symantec. WATCH THE WEBINAR RECORDING. Join the Coding & Robotics K-8 Community.

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6 Ways Technology Can Reinvent Parent-Teacher Conferences

Edsurge

Give parents resources that will help them support the process of learning and motivation. These are some of my favorites: TeacherVision and Education Corner —these are my go to spots for helpful articles and printable handouts to distribute to both parents and students.

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Learning Revolution Free PD - Next Week's Great Library Events - Global Ed Stories - Michael Levine "Teaching with Games" Special Event

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

He will discuss research and industry initiatives intended to drive engaging instruction and authentic assessment through game-based learning. A recent PBS Education article by Annie Murphy Paul describes the powerful influence of physical experience on learning and retention. Flipped Classroom Infographics.

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Getting Started with Minecraft in the Classroom

Graphite Blog

Whenever I even allude to the game to a new group of students, their eyes light up and they ask me, “You​​ play Minecraft, too?!” Flipped classroom lessons. ​A A flipped class is when the instruction happens at home and the actual assignment is done during school time. ” The buy-­in is instantaneous.

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Learning Revolution - Week's Free Events - ISTE Unplugged - Homework - Emperor's New Clothes

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Conference strands include Game-Based Learning: How to Use Games in Educational Settings, Games & Assessment, Connecting Educators With Game Developers: Make Your Voices Heard, Students as Content Creators & Game Designers, Research on Game-Based Learning, and Professional Development.