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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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XplorLabs Fire Forensics: A Free STEM Module for Middle School Science

The CoolCatTeacher

You can have students watch the video module on their iPads, Chromebooks, or other devices, or you can project it on your board and go through it as a class. Common Core State Standards (See more on the Fire Forensics Site ). Safety Data Sheets for each activity including PPEs (personal protective equipment). Cost: FREE.

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Prodigy

Technology Tidbits

Prodigy is a fantastic free online Math game that is ideal for Game Based Learning. This super fun highly engaging game designed for grades 1st-6th and is aligned to Common Core Standards. Teachers can modify the game to suit their needs and select which skills their students need to focus on too.

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Prodigy

Technology Tidbits

Prodigy is a fantastic free online Math game that is ideal for Game Based Learning. This super fun highly engaging game designed for grades 1st-6th and is aligned to Common Core Standards. Teachers can modify the game to suit their needs and select which skills their students need to focus on too.

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Top 100 Sites/Apps of 2014

Technology Tidbits

. * Otus - A fantastic and easy to use 1:1 learning solution for mobile classrooms (i.e iPads/Chromebooks). Pixel Press Floors - An amazing iOS app for Game Based Learning that allows students to create their own game by drawing. Also, a nice place to find Common Core aligned lesson plans.

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Prodigy

Technology Tidbits

Prodigy is a fantastic free online Math game that is ideal for Game Based Learning. This super fun highly engaging game designed for grades 1st-8th and is aligned to Common Core Standards. Also, Prodigy is browser based and works on any device (i.e iPad or Chromebook).

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Prodigy

Technology Tidbits

Prodigy is a fantastic free online Math game that is ideal for Game Based Learning. This super fun highly engaging game designed for grades 1st-6th and is aligned to Common Core Standards. Also, Prodigy is browser based and works on any device (i.e iPad or Chromebook).