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Leveling Up Language Learners’ 21st-Century Skills with Minecraft

Edsurge

After choosing Minecraft as an in-class resource, I found that not everyone knew how to play—including me! Digital Literacy While players in a school environment can turn to each other for assistance and support, they may also visit the numerous Minecraft-dedicated wikis, blogs or YouTube channels for inspiration. IrvSpanish.

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10 Tips to Start Teaching With Minecraft

Edsurge

Discuss griefing behaviors and how to build positive relationships with Minecraft. The ultimate resource is the Official Minecraft Wiki. These case studies highlight how other educators are using Minecraft to drive learning. The Building a Story Setting lesson provides an excellent introduction.

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Integrating Wikipedia in Your Courses: Tips and Tricks

ProfHacker

This includes an introductory guide to editing Wikipedia , advice on choosing articles to edit , and how to cite sources and avoid plagiarism when editing Wikipedia. The Wiki Education Foundation wants to help. An ambassador can provide helpful feedback to your students on their edits.

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Flipping Instruction for Struggling Students

Teacher Reboot Camp

We can get students to learn at home with engaging content and show them how to use web tools and apps to seek help. Below are tips, ideas, and a slide presentation ( download the pdf ) to help you flip your classes and ensure all your students know how to receive the individual help they need. ” – Jonathan Bergmann.

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Flipping Instruction for Struggling Students

Teacher Reboot Camp

We can get students to learn at home with engaging content and show them how to use web tools and apps to seek help. Below are tips, ideas, and a slide presentation ( download the pdf ) to help you flip your classes and ensure all your students know how to receive the individual help they need. ” – Jonathan Bergmann.

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Learning Revolution Free Events - ISTE Unplugged + Hack Education - AERO - Gaming in Ed Call for Proposals - Students Driving Change

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

link] Introduction to Mind Amplifiers June 11 - July 10, 2014: A five week course using asynchronous forums, blogs, wikis, mindmaps, social bookmarks, synchronous audio, video, chat, and Twitter. The NEA shared this recent article by Edward Graham, discussing a case study of a Tennessee school district that banned graded homework assignments.

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Global Collaboration Week Begins - Find a Project and Connect!

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

During this project we’ll work through how to design SDG research projects, build partnerships with community organizations and collaborate with other educators passionate about the SDGs. Kimm will share resources and show participants how to join a community of educators ready to take action. DIRECTIONS: 1. Stevens (2014, p.162)