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Why Game Based Learning Is the Right Choice for Remote Teaching

Ask a Tech Teacher

It’s called Game Based Learning (GBL). It simply means teachers include games in their lesson plans to teach curricular concepts. By using the games kids already love–want to play–GBL has an opportunity to turn students into lifelong learners who enjoy learning. More on Game-based Learning.

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8 Great Ways to Level Up Game Based Learning in the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

Play Good Games, Get Great Results Game based learning in the classroom should not be worksheets with points. Here are eight ways to level up game based learning. Because, face it, many educational “games” fall short. That is what game designers mean by ‘chocolate on broccoli.’

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New Research Proves Game-Based Learning Works—Here's Why That Matters

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A great deal of initial research exists about blended learning techniques such as game-based learning, but adoption has stalled because of a lack of scalable, practical techniques that have also proven effective. Enders Game by Orson Scott Card—A novel that conceptualizes a variety of game-based learning mechanics.

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Game Based Learning

Technology Tidbits

Game Based Learning has been rising in popularity over the years and is a great way to integrate technology in the classroom as well as help keep kids motivated for learning. Below is a cross-post from PBS LearningMedia on Gaming in the Classroom. game based learning' More than 1.5

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Top 100 Sites/Apps for Game Based Learning

Technology Tidbits

This is going to be one of my most ambitious posts yet, as I have curated a gigantic list of my favorite sites/apps for Game Based Learning (a.k.a I''ve done posts on educational iOS Apps and Educational Online Games but I have never combined the two and curated a list that specifically deals w/ GBL. Gamification).

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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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Many Education Games Are Worksheets with Points. 6 ways to find better learning games.

The CoolCatTeacher

(After learning what a good game is, you can find them yourself on sites like Graphite , Appolicious , and Gamifi-ed.). Learn Best Practices. Join the ISTE Games and Simulations Network. Connect with other teachers using games. Consider how games can teach more. Listen and learn more about gaming.