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5 Simple Ways to Gamify Your Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

Game based learning can be simple and free. Download this episode as an MP3 by right-clicking here and choosing “Save As.” Click the link to go download it on Kindle today! (US Jessica Ratliff-Gordon is an elementary educator, author, and doctoral student at Northcentral University. Listen now.

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150+ Digital Activities for the K-2 Classroom Inside One Simple App

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Once you’ve found the right apps, you have to download them and get them onto the tablets. Once you have everything in place, there will be times when you want students to play certain apps based upon their needs and the standards that you’re trying to meet. Personalized Game-Based Learning for the K-2 Classroom.

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Classroom Tablets iPad Game-Based Learning

The Thinking and Creativity That Goes Into Game Design

Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Students can design a game in any subject to assess their peers. When students design games they use a lot of creativity and critical thinking skills. Students must imagine and design worlds, characters, levels, sound effects, game elements, and more. Free Game Design Tools. Free 30 day trial.

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3DBear Review: The Augmented Reality Classroom Pro

The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 30, 2018

For example, I had to assess “over the shoulder” by looking at what students were doing. Also, I’m able to easily assess and share their work in AR. First, 3D bear is a free download for smartphones and tablets. You can use it and learn. This blog post is sponsored by 3D Bear. All opinions are my own.

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Kasey Bell’s 8 Great Ways to Use Google Slides

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 29, 2018

From stop motion to video controls and cool add-ins for formative assessment and graphics, learn about this Swiss Army Knife of Google tools – Google Slides. x11” page size, so if I want it to look like a real book or possibly print it as a real book, and then you just go to Download As… and you can download it as a PDF.

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How to Play: Models for Game-Based Learning #SXSWedu

EdTechSandyK

MARCH 6, 2013

For students, call a "test" a "game" and it changes their level of excitement and investment increases. As they get older, their experiences narrow from elementary to middle school. So games can capitalize on this in the context of encouraging kids to engage in play and experimentation. CATS - Heavy focus on assessment.

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@Quizizz : Say Goodbye to Worksheets and Crosswords

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 6, 2017

Download the transcript by clicking here or scroll down to read the transcript on this page. Download the transcript by clicking here. Every week day you’ll learn powerful practical ways to be a more remarkable teacher today. You can download the show notes and see the archive at coolcatteacher.com/podcast. Listen Now.

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5 Reasons Teachers Using Tech are Super Heroes with Kecia Ray

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 25, 2017

They’re doing awesome things to drive inquiry based learning. This fun, visual tool lets students explore 150 different science and social studies units for elementary and middle school learners. Download the Transcript: Episode 135 with Kecia Ray. Learn more about formative assessment.

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The Vocabulary Doctors: How to Teach Vocabulary

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 9, 2017

Download the transcript PDF by clicking here or scroll down to read it on this page. Dr. Kimberly’s approach to literacy is research-based, practical, and is expertly designed to move literacy instruction and achievement forward. Download the PDF Transcript. Never stop learning. . Listen Now. Listen on iTunes.

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?Updates, Upgrades and Overheard: What Was Unveiled at ISTE 2017

Edsurge

JUNE 27, 2017

in the Apple Bookstore, and includes background on the song, a breakdown of individual instruments used, lessons on rhythm, and a downloadable link with elements of the song that students can interact with in the app. So the company plans to release three new articles a week aimed specifically at elementary students.

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5 Simple Ways to Improve Physical Education w/ #Edtech

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 5, 2017

Download the transcript or scroll down to read it on this web page. Download the transcript PDF. That’s actually got some real evidence there to drive your assessment and drive what they’ve been able to achieve in your classroom. You can download the show notes and see the archive at coolcatteacher.com/podcast.

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Metaverse for Augmented Reality: Program and Breakout in Augmented Reality

The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 7, 2017

When you download Metaverse onto your mobile device, click the “scan” button to launch the experience. Here are five examples of simple breakouts, but you can find many more by downloading the Metaverse app and browsing them. The word “augmented” means “to add to something,” so we are adding another layer to reality.

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Five Ways Teachers Can Use—and Create—Augmented Reality Experiences

Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2018

A fourth-grade student at Mendez Elementary in San Marcos, Texas, held an iPad out in front of her. Platforms like Metaverse also have hundreds of ready-to-use, free learning experiences, with thousands of teachers collaborating on creating additional content. Download the app. Learn how teachers are using the app.

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7 Global Project Ideas from a Leading 3rd Grade Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Learn about global Kahoots, how she tweets with her class and more global collaborative techniques in this show. Quickly create assessments for any grade or subject without special forms or equipment. We even cover) how to download apps. Vickie has been an elementary educator in Ontario, Canada for 16 years.

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The best apps to learn Chinese

Brainscape

MAY 5, 2022

(Speaking of which, definitely check out our seminal study guide on how to learn Chinese more efficiently! ); Simple explanations for key grammatical concepts and the most common verb conjugations; Easy access to study online (or offline, once you have downloaded a deck or class) or in Brainscape's mobile apps.

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Virtual Reality (VR) as a New Educational Paradigm

The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 7, 2017

See coolcatteacher.com/ar or download the Metaverse app today. Within the virtual environment, you get you learning, you get your assessment, you get your experience. Today’s sponsor: Metaverse is a free simple augmented reality tool. Students can program. You can also use and create breakout educational experiences. Listen Now.

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Beginning the School Year with “Who I Am” Projects

User Generated Education

AUGUST 14, 2022

Most teachers and students these days know about Kahoot , a game-based learning platform that makes it easy to create, share and play learning games or trivia quizzes. Because my learners are elementary age, they don’t (or shouldn’t) have their own Instagram account. Kahoot Selfie. Fake Instagram Account.

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Learning Revolution Week's Events - Evernote in the Classroom - Yong Zhao - Google+ vs. Ning

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 10, 2014

ACTFL is an individual membership organization of more than 12,000 language educators and administrators from elementary through graduate education, as well as government and industry. Curriculum is available online and for iBooks, with interactive activities, videos, and assessments. Learn more and register here.

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Teacher Recommended: 50 Favorite Classroom Apps

MindShift

JULY 29, 2015

Layar : Another augmented reality tool, several elementary school teachers found it worked better for little kids than Aurasma, which requires individual accounts that can get complicated with young learners. ABCya : This app offers an interactive game-based learning environment for language.

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