The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 14, 2021

Today’s guest, George Pearce, talks about how he streams Kahoot games, handles security and privacy, fights bots that allow cheating and attack his Kahoot games, and also how he deals with a lag to make game competitions more equitable even when hundreds of miles separate the learners. Stream by clicking here.

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eSchool News

APRIL 12, 2015

Digital learning system helps schools integrate game-based learning applications. The portable server unit, which features a 4th generation Intel CoreTM i5 processor and 60GB mSATA Solid State Drive, is pre-configured with software, tools, lessons and a self-contained Wi-Fi network.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 16, 2021

This framework focuses on turning students from consumers to content creators through game-based learning and computational thinking (CT) skills while developing their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The website offers guidelines, plans, activities, and strategies for successful use in the classroom.

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Technology Tidbits

MARCH 17, 2014

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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EdTech Magazine

MAY 19, 2017

By Melissa Wrenchey Updates to the game-based learning tool make state-required curriculum more creative.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 12, 2018

To shed light on this issue, Smart Technologies conducted a global Edtech Capabilities and Learning Outcomes survey for the K–12 sphere, evaluating 22 different ed tech solutions to find out which have shown to be most beneficial in the classroom. High-Outcome Schools Focus on Collaboration and Games. by Eli Zimmerman.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 29, 2021

Instead of just points and leaderboards, SplashLearns’ Game-Based Learning approach starts with pedagogy, has students test the experience for fun, and only shares the final lessons that are fun and pedagogically sound. Parents have a dashboard to track progress. In-depth reports help parents know how their child is performing.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 12, 2018

Thirty-three-year Presidential Award Winning science teacher Glen Westbroek believes in creating active learning experiences in his science classroom. Today we kick off science week on the 10-Minute Teacher talking about active learning, Next Generation Science Standards, and what an engaging science classroom looks like.

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MIND Research Institute

AUGUST 10, 2021

For example, take my personal journey to learn Spanish. Conversations in the classroom were limited and constrained by prompts. For games to provide a valuable learning experience, they must offer meaningful engagement. 11 Lessons on Game-based Learning and STEM Education. Rutherford, T.,

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

One notable piece of K-12 tech innovation news is the integration of interactive devices and digital learning tools, transforming static learning spaces into dynamic, multimedia-rich environments. The proliferation of educational apps and online resources has expanded learning beyond the confines of textbooks.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 8, 2017

In an effort to keep up with the fast-paced world driven by technological advances, the education system is including more and more technology into classrooms all over the country. We already have online courses, learning management systems , online collaboration tools, apps for all sorts of classroom activities, and so on, and so forth.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 26, 2018

Today, I had 15 photos on my interactive display at the front of the classroom. In this post, I’ll be sharing seven pedagogical shifts that make interactive displays a key to a student-centered classroom. In my Computer Science classroom, students are collaborators and co-creators. SMART Technologies sponsored this post.

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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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eSchool News

MAY 10, 2023

To facilitate effective teaching and learning, modern schools must equip every classroom with interactive touchscreens and utilize gamification techniques. Making sure each touchscreen device in each classroom remains optimized for the day’s activities means ensuring all system settings and software versions are current and up to date.

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TeacherCast

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Game-based learning aside, the Active Floor activity is not only used for when students are looking to get away from class for a few minutes. The software is designed for students not only to play games but to create games that they can then share with their peers to also interact with.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

However, we can discuss the things that are already here and describe how they influenced everyday classroom activities. 3D learning. Traditional education has always been based on the power of storytelling. Game-based learning. The best way to acquire and retain knowledge is by learning through games.

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Edsurge

JUNE 26, 2019

Across the massive, brightly colored expo hall at ISTE 2019 , the annual education technology conference where companies display and demo their latest gadgets, upgrades and software, several vendors showcased the new skills they have developed for Alexa-enabled devices. It’s brand new to use it this way,” Flowers says. It’s beautiful.”

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Educator Innovator

MAY 29, 2014

Increasingly, teachers have accepted games-based learning as a way to excite and motivate students. What Cruz witnessed in her middle-school classroom, however, is more than just engagement. Learning games, when designed properly, can also provide teachers with a new approach to formative assessment.

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The Thinking Stick

JUNE 8, 2015

Let’s not mistake “using games in the learning environment” with “gamifying the learning” They are two different approaches to using technology within the classroom. Game-Based Learning Overview from Eduro Learning on Vimeo.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 1, 2017

Awesome Apps for iPads in the Elementary Classroom with Karen Lirenman and Kristen Wideen (Episode #1). 5 Ideas for Using Game Based Learning in Your Classroom Today with Michael Matera (Episode # 5). February 6 Jenny @jennynitchals winner of Mystery Box Game Software by Michael Matera.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 8, 2023

Google Classroom, Khan Academy, Edmodo, Nearpod, Socrative, and the list goes on. Numberphile Khan Academy MooMooMath Socratica Math TV Educational Science websites Science is all about discovery, exploration, and learning. The web is full of resources that you can use to bring science to life in and outside of your classroom.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Roanoke added Minecraft: Education Edition to the district’s Microsoft campus agreement as a pilot project in 2017; now the software has been rolled out to 14,000 students district-wide. Thanks to a strategic approach to PD and support, teacher collaboration has skyrocketed, kindergartners are coding and students are excited about learning.

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eSchool News

JUNE 26, 2023

“The Lumio team is excited to roll out our integration with Canva for Education,” said Dan McMahon, Lumio Vice President of Software. This collaboration reinforces our commitment to inspiring creativity, saving teachers’ time, and creating an active learning environment that is accessible and collaborative for all.”

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EdTechTeam

JUNE 28, 2019

As educational technology has become a common staple in classrooms around the world, many educators find themselves in the difficult position of deciding which type of device will serve their students best. With touchscreen capabilities and front facing cameras, the options for classroom creativity with these devices are endless. .

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 3, 2016

Here’s what I’m using all the time in my classroom right now. 36 Tools I’m Using Right Now in My Classroom and Life. She also has a Technology Jump Start Course with 8 modules to help get you comfortable with technology in the classroom.) Haiku Learning is the tool I use to blend my classroom.

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TeacherCast

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Game-based learning aside, the Active Floor activity is not only used for when students are looking to get away from class for a few minutes. The software is designed for students not only to play games but to create games that they can then share with their peers to also interact with.

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EdTechTeacher

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

For example, high school teacher and EdTechTeacher instructor Douglas Kiang designed an Underwater Dome Project for his computer science students to build community and encourage teamwork in his face-to-face classroom. One simple use of AR is to augment classroom materials.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Several virtual reality options are available for classrooms. Today’s guest, Enrique Cachafeiro talks about the hardware, software options, and future of virtual reality. For example, if you’re studying lakes in earth science, you know how many times can you get a classroom out to a lake to study the science of the lake.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Metaverse is a powerful augmented reality (AR) programming app for classrooms. Metaverse has come a long way and is specifically focused on becoming an amazing AR app for classrooms with the new Collections feature. This blog post is sponsored by Metaverse.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 3, 2017

By Meghan Bogardus Cortez Thanks to new teacher-approved features, adding the video game to your class is even easier.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

For us in education, and although the schools are opening back their doors and students are back to their classrooms, a new hybrid modus operandi is in place where both synchronous and asynchronous modes of teaching are harmoniously working together. They can be used in flipped classrooms or in blended learning environments.

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Technology Tidbits

JANUARY 7, 2020

Game Based Learning is a great way to integrate technology into the classroom as well generate excitement for students. 50 Sites/Apps for Educational Games ABCya - A great site for games and mobile apps for elementary students. iCivics - A fantastic site w/ educational portal for learning about Civics.

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The Cornerstone for Teachers

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

The SMART Learning Suite works with any internet connected devices, so it’s compatible with whatever technology you already have in your classroom. Chromebooks, tablets, phones…they’re all the same to the SMART Learning Suite. Here’s a look at what each has to offer. SMART Notebook.

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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.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 25, 2017

And while they can explore a wide variety of topics from the US Constitution to Ecology and Ancient China, I also like that you can assign these nonfiction texts at three different lexiles to supplement what you’re doing in the classroom. And I say frequently to my sister, who has access to this in her classroom, “You are so lucky!

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

By Meghan Bogardus Cortez The popular world-building game is reviving a classic classroom video game.

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Edsurge

MAY 22, 2017

In high school, students might be asked to design a building using drafting software, math, and physics skills to create their final product. D2L's Resources for Teaching and Learning. Webinars —covering topics such as using video in K-12 classrooms, game-based learning, and journaling.

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