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GUEST POST: Team Tournaments HS Gamification Using Class Dojo

Baker's B.Y.O.D.

I''m fascinated with gamification and using Edmodo to gamify my Odyssey unit , but Mrs. Dause''s approach has got me thinking. I have, however, limited the scope of my in-class application down to a few favorites, and two of those are gamification and a lovely app called ClassDojo. Could data translate to gamification?

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And the top e-learning trends for 2016 are.

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Second, the introduction of gamification. Initially thought by some experts and even teachers as a gimmick , gamification quickly caught the interest of the ed tech world, because the best way to teach students is to play games. And mixing up gaming with learning makes the latter even more fun.

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Using Google Forms to Streamline Feedback & Document Growth

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A few weeks ago, I was on our New Jersey Google Educator’s Group (GEG:NJ) show called The Suite Talk hosted by Kim Mattina. On it, I talked about how I love to use Google Forms to show student growth over extended periods of time and help me streamline my feedback cycle for the 500+ kids I see each week. Borrow what you like.

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Shall We Play a Game (& Learn)?

Baker's B.Y.O.D.

Since chatting with Tom Driscoll via Google Hangout and Brian Germaine at the EdSurge RIDE event in the Fall , meeting up with Chris Aviles at Techspo14 , viewing Mr. Lewis'' Edmodo Webinar on Gamification , and engaging with my #TeamMAITs in class, I''m intrigued by the didactic nature of games. How many levels are in Candy Crush ?

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Resources from Miami Device

Learning in Hand

Google Forms - The Swiss Army Knife of Google Apps by Jennifer Guevara Baselice Collecting information is something we do on a daily basis. With Google Forms it is super easy to collect this information and so much more! With Google Forms it is super easy to collect this information and so much more!

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5 Ways I’ve Redesigned My Rubric and You Should Too

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I tried translating this rubric into a Google Form, but I didn’t like it. Until Next Time, GLHF cross-posted at Teched Up Teacher Chris Aviles presents on education topics including gamification, technology integration, BYOD, blended learning, and the flipped classroom. Maybe I should scan rubrics into the computer?

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A Dictionary For 21st Century Teachers: Learning Models & Technology

TeachThought - Learn better.

BYOD programs allow students to use their own technology (usually smartphone or tablet) in a classroom. BYOD is often seen as a way of solving budget concerns while increasing the authenticity of learning experiences , while critics point to the problems BYOD can cause for district IT, privacy concerns, and more.