eSchool News

DECEMBER 29, 2022

In one year, I shifted from being an educator who didn’t value an expanded role of video games in schools to a teacher developing an elementary esports curriculum, running multiple esports summer camps, and developing an elementary esports after school club. It could also run on almost every platform, and both PCs and mobile devices.

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Technology Tidbits

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Book Creator - A fantastic mobile (iOS/Chrome) app for creating stunning eBooks/presentations, that can be used for digital storytelling, project based learning, and more. Think Fluency - A wonderful iOS/Google Play app for assessing a student's reading fluency.

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Technology Tidbits

JANUARY 7, 2020

Game Based Learning is a great way to integrate technology into the classroom as well generate excitement for students. 50 Sites/Apps for Educational Games ABCya - A great site for games and mobile apps for elementary students. Braineos - Games based on flash card in a wide variety of subjects.

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Technology Tidbits

JULY 16, 2019

Answer Pad - A fantastic Student Response System that lets educators seamlessly assess students, differentiate instruction, and turn their classroom paperless. Answerables - An innovative cross between Learning Management System and Game Based Learning that can be integrated into any curriculum to teach any subject.

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Technology Tidbits

MARCH 19, 2020

Also, this is ideal to help users retain information in a low pressure place as well as supplement different learning styles. Finally, Self-paced learning is becoming more and more prevalent in schools w/ the integration of BYOD (bring your own device) or mobile learning. videos, lessons) aligned to state-standards.

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Technology Tidbits

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Walnut - A excellent new site/app for finding educational videos and then taking quizzes to assess learning (think BrainPop). This is a great way for educators to assess learning and differentiate instruction. VideoClass - A great site for educators and students to find educational videos on any number of subjects.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

The SMART Learning Suite works with any internet connected devices, so it’s compatible with whatever technology you already have in your classroom. Chromebooks, tablets, phones…they’re all the same to the SMART Learning Suite. From the Notebook, teachers can create activities and monitor/assess progress.

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Technology Tidbits

JANUARY 18, 2017

Class Compete is a fantastic Game Base Learning and Assessment system that educators are using to help boost student's test scores and eliminate test anxiety. Class Compete works on any mobile device (iOS, Android, etc.) and follows the familiar "running/racing" game formula. Below is a brief demo video.

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Technology Tidbits

MARCH 16, 2016

Class Compete is a fantastic Game Base Learning and Assessment system that educators are using to help boost student's test scores and eliminate test anxiety. Class Compete works on any mobile device (iOS, Android, etc.) and follows the familiar "running/racing" game formula. Below is a brief demo video.

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Technology Tidbits

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

As a follow up to my recent list on Math Sites/Apps found here, I've decided to compile a list of my favorite learning tools for Reading. Again, Mobile Learning and BYOD make it easier for any student to learn any core subject, especially that of Reading. Brain Pop & Brain Pop Jr. - any subject, Math, Reading, etc.).

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Technology Tidbits

MARCH 18, 2015

Class Compete is a fantastic Game Base Learning and Assessment system that educators are using to help boost student''s test scores and eliminate test anxiety. Class Compete works on any mobile device (iOS, Android, etc.) and follows the familiar "running/racing" game formula. Below is a brief demo video.

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Technology Tidbits

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Prodigy is one of the best free sites around for teaching Math by using Game Based Learning. This is an excellent site/game aligned to Common Core Standards for Grades 1st-6th. Teachers everywhere are using Prodigy to assess students through the educational portal that tracks students progress.

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Technology Tidbits

JUNE 1, 2015

Prodigy is one of the best free sites around for teaching Math by using Game Based Learning. This is an excellent site/game aligned to Common Core Standards for Grades 1st-6th. Teachers everywhere are using Prodigy to assess students through the educational portal that tracks students progress.

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Game-Based Learning Differentiated Instruction Common Core Mobility 28

Technology Tidbits

MAY 1, 2015

Prodigy is one of the best free sites around for teaching Math by using Game Based Learning. This is an excellent site/game aligned to Common Core Standards for Grades 1st-6th. Teachers everywhere are using Prodigy to assess students through the educational portal that tracks students progress.

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Game-Based Learning Differentiated Instruction Common Core Mobility 28

Technology Tidbits

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

BoomWriter's toolkit contains standard based rubrics, that allows for online grading, and real-time assessment so educators to differentiate instruction. EDpuzzle - Probably, the world's most popular site for flipping a classroom or lesson by adding questions to a video and then assessing student's answers to differentiate instruction.

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Edsurge

JUNE 27, 2017

Educators at a school can also set up their own channels and video conferences. Upgrades also include Smarty Ants Español, a program designed to help K-2 Spanish-speaking students learn how to read in Spanish. the game-based learning platform, is going mobile. WHO GIVES A KAHOOT?: According to Erik C.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

JUNE 6, 2019

But now with mobile phones, tablets, and laptops being a part of school education, it is much easier to deliver STEM courses on these devices, making the courses more interactive, accessible and engaging. Related: 5 Ways to Use Learning Analytics in K-12 Education. Challenges Students and Empowers Them to Learn from Their Mistakes.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

The SMART Learning Suite works with any internet connected devices, so it’s compatible with whatever technology you already have in your classroom. Chromebooks, tablets, phones…they’re all the same to the SMART Learning Suite. From the Notebook, teachers can create activities and monitor/assess progress.

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Game-Based Learning Learning Flipped Classroom Assessment 41

The Cornerstone for Teachers

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

The SMART Learning Suite works with any internet connected devices, so it’s compatible with whatever technology you already have in your classroom. Chromebooks, tablets, phones…they’re all the same to the SMART Learning Suite. From the Notebook, teachers can create activities and monitor/assess progress.

Game-Based Learning 40

Game-Based Learning Learning Flipped Classroom Assessment 40

The Cornerstone for Teachers

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

The SMART Learning Suite works with any internet connected devices, so it’s compatible with whatever technology you already have in your classroom. Chromebooks, tablets, phones…they’re all the same to the SMART Learning Suite. From the Notebook, teachers can create activities and monitor/assess progress.

Game-Based Learning 40

Game-Based Learning Learning Flipped Classroom Assessment 40

The Cornerstone for Teachers

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

The SMART Learning Suite works with any internet connected devices, so it’s compatible with whatever technology you already have in your classroom. Chromebooks, tablets, phones…they’re all the same to the SMART Learning Suite. From the Notebook, teachers can create activities and monitor/assess progress.

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Game-Based Learning Learning Flipped Classroom Assessment 40

Edsurge

DECEMBER 2, 2016

This year’s cohort, whose products range from game-based learning to AI-generated flashcards, has a lot to be excited about. The San Francisco-based startup provides a gamified platform where girls can learn engineering through online videos taught by other girls around the world.

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eSchool News

JUNE 2, 2016

Highlights include: • Mobile and Video Content that allows students to access learning from anywhere and on any device, while providing more authentic ways of delivering students feedback. Learning Analytics to help keep students on track for success. To learn more about Brightspace, visit [link].

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Technology Tidbits

AUGUST 6, 2013

BoomWriter's toolkit contains standard based rubrics, that allows for online grading, and real-time assessment so educators to differentiate instruction. EDpuzzle - Probably, the world's most popular site for flipping a classroom or lesson by adding questions to a video and then assessing student's answers to differentiate instruction.

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Technology Tidbits

DECEMBER 7, 2015

However, that does not mean there are not a lot of new items to look through, as sites/apps for programming/coding, Math/STEM, and Game Based Learning played a predominant role in this year's list. Also, has an abundance of lesson plans and students can learn how to create their own Minecraft style game.

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Marketplace K-12

MAY 6, 2016

The projects that won funding through the latest round of the SBIR program are focused on a wide span of ed-tech interests, from immersive reality to helping English language learners to engineering to reading assessment. The winners of the latest round of SBIR awards, with abbreviated descriptions of their work from IES, are: Phase I.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 3, 2019

What Video Games Have to Teach Us About Learning and Literacy. A classic of educational futurism, James Paul Gee’s book remains an important reminder of the unique and powerful ways games and play can help us learn and think. And democracy will suffer.

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Technology Tidbits

JULY 26, 2016

This lesson plan creator lets educators create interactive lessons similar to the game based style that is found in most mobile app games. The lessons can contain text, video, audio, interactive elements, and even questions/quizzes/polls. This is great for students so they can learn at their own pace and level.

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Graphite Blog

JULY 3, 2015

Teach third- through fifth-graders the basics of digital safety, respect, and community with Digital Passport, an online/mobile game with teacher dashboard and wrap-around activities. And learn how to use CueThink to make math collaborative and social. SCIENCE Best Middle and High School Science Games for NGSS.

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The Game Agency

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Export the games as a SCORM package (SCORM 1.2 or 2004) and load into your Learning Management System (LMS). Your learning management is full of great elearning courses and content but how do you assess that your learners are retaining that content? Once you build a game, you can embed it right on your LMS dashboard.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

JULY 12, 2015

Lee Sheldon’s students are learning content through game play. College level coursework with students enrolled in a class devoted to designing video games. In the book, Lee initiates game play in the syllabus. He analyzes how he made changes to the game through trial and error over the course of many semesters.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 3, 2014

Partner Announcements Center for Curriculum Redesign : Character Education for a Challenging Century: A Global Conference in Geneva and online via video, October 22-24, 2014. Share your experience with game-based learning with an audience of game developers and peer educators! Is your library mobile friendly?

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

GBLNYC has over 500 members and hosts monthly events ranging from networking socials, educational game demonstrations, expert presentations, and game design workshops. Join us for Creating Effective and Engaging Video Tutorials with the Martins 9/18 @ 3:00 pm EST [link] Global Education Conference 2014: Looking for Student Presenters!

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Learning with 'e's

JANUARY 12, 2012

We did all sorts of live multimedia gigs with dancers, animation, video, poetry, classical music, dance music… it’s also how I got into building websites and programming (which led me through the study of Lingustics into Acoustics). What is an Alternate Reality Game (ARG)? What is your recipe for good learning?

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 12, 2022

These are simple and easy to use applications that will enable you to create different quiz types and formative assessment activities. Socrative Socrative helps you engage your students through personalized formative assessments using quizzes, interactive activities, question polls, exit tickets, and more. and media (e.g.,

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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. Kasey: Pear Deck is a formative assessment tool. Adding those formative assessments in and preparing for those. Do you have some tips for using video?

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techlearning

OCTOBER 9, 2018

YouTube videos can be recorded (added to a playlist), played, fast-forwarded, rewound, they do not lose their quality and we can upload or own. A teacher’s efficacy belief is a judgment of his or her capabilities to bring about desired outcomes of student engagement and learning.4

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