The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 16, 2022

And when you’re ready, consider how to bring your passions (and your students’) into the classroom with passion projects and student interest projects. As you do, consider how to bring these types of interests into your classroom. Personal interests engage students in learning. Learn how to bring those in for students.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Overview of Vickie Morgado’s Global Collaboration in Her 3rd Grade Classroom. We have connected with different classrooms. I think we’ve learned how to use social media in just a really positive way, and learned to communicate and build a global audience, and shared our learning, and learned with others.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 18, 2021

Not only does this format excites teachers about learning new tools, but also many of them now use this method with students. With this in mind, learn about this approach to teaching and how you can use it in your classroom. Learn about the “Choose Your Own Adventure” Teaching Method with Laurie Guyon.

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eSchool News

JUNE 7, 2023

Classroom activities, play-inspired lessons, and phenomena-based videos exemplify how curiosity drives STEM solutions while empowering students to learn by doing and seeing. The content will equip students with the right skills and knowledge to pursue STEM careers at home, in the classroom, or wherever learning takes place.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Maker High offers an immersive learning experience hosted on Roblox for educators to teach chemistry in middle and high school classrooms. Maker High is a new experience on Roblox from the award-winning GoldieBlox team that leverages the power of gamified learning to deeply engage learners in chemistry.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 23, 2019

The post Power Up Your Classroom with Game Play [interview with Cate Tolnai and Lindsay Blass] – SULS022 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, I got to talk to Cate Tolnai and Lindsey Blass about their new book Power Up Your Classroom ! Join the Google Classroom Master Class. Click To Tweet.

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eSchool News

APRIL 7, 2017

One of the most popular articles on eSchool Media is a surprising one to the editors: “ 6 apps that block social media distractions. 5 Technologies to Avoid in the Classroom. Social Media: This was the easiest to choose, thanks to our reigning king of articles mentioned above. Classroom-created forums.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

It is easy for teachers to remain clueless about the things they are doing that are hurting learning in the classroom. It may seem risky to find out our blind spots as teachers, but it will unlock better learning. Topics include: Who has blind spots in their teaching and the impact on learning in the classroom.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

AUGUST 15, 2022

Jigsaw Explorer also allows you to create your own puzzles based on your photos and you can share these puzzles with others via email or through social media websites. Jigsaw Explorer offers various features that make it an interesting game-based learning platform to use in your instruction.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 6, 2019

I’ve written a post to give you 5 ideas for bringing breakout EDU into your classroom along with free links to free Breakout edu digital games and more. Go to coolcatteacher.com/breakout for 5 Ideas to bring Breakout EDU to your classroom. And as always, tweet or message me on social media to let me know what you did!

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Buncee

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Gaming can be entertaining and can make learning fun at the same time! Game-based learning and gamification is a trend that has been implemented in many settings, including education, work place training, and social media. Meet the author.

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Learning with 'e's

JANUARY 5, 2013

A few years ago Peter John and I wrote a book entitled 'The Digital Classroom'. Everyone in the world of education it seems, has an interest in how technology is going to influence what we do in the classroom. We even mentioned the Semantic Web (or Web 3.0 ) as a potential horizon technology for learning.

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EdTechnocation.com

JANUARY 15, 2020

for February 21-23, 2020 for the Collaboration in the Digital K-12 Classroom online summit ! As an as online summit you can get access to the best global practices from your home, office or classroom. You won't want to miss these pre-recorded sessions from more than 50 presenters (I'm a Keynote!) from all over the world ?? !

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 5, 2016

Use it for real time audience participation, online brainstorming and classroom feedback. Be sure to check out Tackk in the classroom. It is a free game-based learning platform that not only gives everyone a voice, but also provides a fun way to do it. People can respond via text, videos, images, and documents.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2019

And they build social media profiles and write journal entries for a character in the game to highlight the dichotomy between how people present themselves publicly versus how they really are. Farber and Darvasi codesigned the curriculum around “What Remains of Edith Finch,” which Darvasi is piloting in his classroom this year.

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MIND Research Institute

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

We also have several Thanksgiving math activities on our blog, in addition to the extensive list of fall STEM activities on our Pinterest page, whether your student is in the classroom or at home. Be sure to share your success and learning on social media ( Twitter, Facebook , or Instagram ) and JiJi will respond with congratulations.

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Shake Up Learning

DECEMBER 10, 2019

The post Holiday Reading: 6 Books That Will Transform Your Classroom – SULS042 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. A great book will focus on pedagogy first and provide you with actionable tips and valuable resources that guide you in making real changes in your classroom and curriculum. Winter break is around the corner.

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eSchool News

MARCH 4, 2015

Most of them grew up playing video games, and ever since they can remember, they’ve been in constant contact with friends via social media platforms and text messages. It’s not sufficient to just use social media platforms as an alternate communication venue or post schedules on a class Facebook page.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Get a 45-day free trial of SmartLab Game-Based Learning Software. SMART Learning Suite is today’s sponsor. Register for my free Differentiating Instruction with Technology webinar sponsored by SMART Learning Suite next Thursday, February 9 at 4pm. He is one of the Lead Organizers of edcampNJ. Void where prohibited.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Though these are game-based learning, there’s no plot as you might find simulated games. Each app includes personalized learning, an enhanced review mode, and additional challenges to keep students motivated. 5 Favorite Classroom Apps. Think Number Munchers rather than Minecraft.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 29, 2017

In my own classroom, I have my students run Hour of Code each December for the whole school – grades K5- sixth grade. Pairing her with an older girl in sixth grade at that time – one who wasn’t one who was really excited about turning in homework or engaging other classroom content – really worked well with this girl.

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MIND Research Institute

AUGUST 29, 2019

Alesha Arp , MIND's Senior User Experience Researcher, teamed up with ShaKeitha Green , Education Success Manager, to share examples of non-standard implementations and best practices for classroom success as we go back to school this year. Looking to incorporate games into the classroom? Let us know what you think!

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The Web20Classroom

APRIL 2, 2017

When I was in the classroom, I felt isolated as a teacher. Social media allows us to connect, to learn, to grow and to reflect not only within ourselves but with each other. The Leadership 3.0 , Early Childhood Learning Solutions , Game-Based Learning and Amazing Resources For Educators.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 3, 2016

For anyone who has watched Reddit and social media, you’ll notice some of the following responses to Bennett’s thoughts, like “What?! One particular game-based learning edtech consultant describes Bennett as "an advisor with little to no practical experience". Did he just?! We're not helping our case here.

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 3, 2019

Summer may be a break from the daily work of the classroom, but any teacher knows it's not a "three-month holiday" by any means. It's when many of you have the breathing room to reflect on your teaching practice, gain new skills and approaches to your work, and connect with peers to learn from them and share your expertise.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 5, 2017

Listen to Rob Donatelli talk about 5 easy brain breaks for your classroom. But if you’re a phys Ed teacher listening, if you’re a general classroom teacher listening and you’re looking for ways that you can implement technology there’s lots of things that you can do. And obviously this is something that all classroom teachers do.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 6, 2016

Frank Smith Virtual reality’s role in education is obscured by the hype curve, according to a leading industry technology analyst.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

For those new to the idea of role playing games in education, may it inspire you to find some ways to incorporate them into your own school or classroom.

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Learning with 'e's

JANUARY 5, 2013

This is Part 5 in my series of posts on the future of learning and technology. A few years ago Peter John and I wrote a book entitled 'The Digital Classroom'. The idea of a 'classroom' (regardless of how anachronistic that may sound) is appealing when it is 'digitised'. Much more learning will be done outside of the classroom.

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The Innovative Educator

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

You won’t find it in many classrooms, nor is it included in many pre-service teaching programs. This despite the fact that students and teachers believe and understand the importance of learning this in school. This despite the fact that students and teachers believe and understand the importance of learning this in school.

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eSchool News

JUNE 22, 2016

Voki is an ed-tech tool adopted by millions of teachers and students that enables the creation of talking characters or avatars in the classroom. Voki educational characters have been shown to enhance classroom teaching and maintain a spirit of fun and engagement among students at all levels. and around the world. .” ”

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Educator Innovator

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

These young urban planners are playing SimCityEDU , a version of the classic computer game repurposed for the classroom by GlassLab Games. The Bay Area–based nonprofit makes commercial-quality digital learning games currently used in thousands of schools. Screenshot/ GlassLab Games. SimCityEDU.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2018

But while standardized test scores might improve, a recent study found that in 63% of classrooms, students aren’t using technology to “solve problems, conduct research, or to work collaboratively.” 7th Grade Informational Writing: How is social media used in times of crisis?

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2018

Karen Bosch explains why Merge Cubes are so hot, how they are being used in classrooms, and how she’s using them to build critical thinking and creativity in her school. Other Resources: Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality in the Classroom. Aurasma and Augmented Reality in the Classroom. Join Merge Cube Mania! What happened?

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Learning with 'e's

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

By the end of the first decade of this new century, participatory elements of the Web had consolidated their hold, and the social technologies - social media, social games, social networks - were gaining momentum.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 17, 2014

We''re still taking submissions for our May 1 Reinventing the Classroom conference here ! Manager of Professional Development Putting the Students in the Driver''s Seat - Paul Bond, Library Instruction Coordinator Using the internet and social media to facilitate self-determined learning. Please sign up here !

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Learning with 'e's

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

By the end of the first decade of this new century, participatory elements of the Web had consolidated their hold, and the social technologies - social media, social games, social networks - were gaining momentum.

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