The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 19, 2020

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teaching online and blending classrooms is a hot topic, but there’s always room for improvement. As teachers, we need to constantly refresh and update topics to improve our distance learning skills.

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Edsurge

MARCH 6, 2017

A great deal of initial research exists about blended learning techniques such as game-based learning, but adoption has stalled because of a lack of scalable, practical techniques that have also proven effective. Without proof of success, many school districts have opted not to adopt new technologies.

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Edsurge

APRIL 3, 2017

History in Baltimore City Public Schools, I was always looking for new ways to engage my students. When Vadim Polikov—my childhood friend and a successful entrepreneur—approached me with a game-based learning business idea in the summer of 2015, I jumped at the idea. . Student Engagement.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

When teachers turn a lesson or tough-to-teach concept into a motivational gamed or use a fun competition to teach new concepts, students become immersed in their learning and are often more engaged–meaning they’re more likely to retain information. Popular among students (and teachers!),

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Neo LMS

JUNE 28, 2022

Student autonomy in the classroom is essential for efficient learning. Students need to be able to learn at their own pace to better grasp and retain information Self-paced, personalized learning allows them to gradually accumulate knowledge and competencies according to their needs and level. .

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

Blended Learning In my opinion, the best 21st-century classrooms are “bricks” and “clicks,” blending together the best of face-to-face and online. Blended learning is not new. Blended Learning Classrooms are made of “bricks’ and “clicks” and every teacher should be ready.

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Educational Technology Guy

JULY 18, 2019

The Future of STEM Education: 5 Innovative Ideas About to Break Through by Kate Began With our world becoming increasingly technology-driven, there is growing demand for workers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. Today’s game-based learning is far more sophisticated.

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Edsurge

MAY 10, 2021

Games can be particularly effective for engaging learners, promoting active participation and motivating students, both in and outside of the classroom. Educators have long used games to promote learning and deepen student understanding of subject matter.

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Edsurge

MARCH 18, 2024

In this pursuit, the Reinvent the Classroom initiative, a collaborative effort led by Digital Promise in partnership with HP, Microsoft and Intel, serves as an exemplar for leveraging game-based learning for inclusive instructional practices.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2023

It’s easier than you think to begin using Minecraft Education in your classroom. During an FETC 2023 session, technology specialist Kristen Brooks from the Cherokee County School District offered an overview of how she engages her students with Minecraft Education.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

Courses about Student Mental Health Strategies for Addressing Student Anxiety With the strategies and interventions you learn in this course, you will be able to create a classroom environment where students can successfully cope with stressors and instead focus on learning. Learn More.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2023

It’s easier than you think to begin using Minecraft Education in your classroom. During an FETC 2023 session, technology specialist Kristen Brooks from the Cherokee County School District offered an overview of how she engages her students with Minecraft Education.

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eSchool News

APRIL 7, 2017

This story, which seemed a bit counter-intuitive for us to write (being a tech-cheerleading publication in nature), has held the top spot by a massive margin for almost three years now; which had the editors considering the question, “Are there technologies that should simply be avoided in the classroom?”. Classroom-created forums.

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Marketplace K-12

MAY 18, 2016

The number of American teachers using games in classrooms–particularly with younger students–has doubled over the past six years, according to a large survey released last week that measures national ed-tech use. based nonprofit Project Tomorrow.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Most people don’t consider education technology to be such an important industry, but it’s actually gigantic. The change already delivers extraordinary results and 96% of teachers claim that EdTech increases student engagement in learning. It’s a teaching solution based on Virtual or Augmented Reality.

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Edsurge

APRIL 18, 2022

As we navigate the roadmap drawn by COVID-19, we know there will continue to be accelerated digital transformation and rapid innovation of education intended to positively impact student outcomes in 2022. To implement these technologies, edtechs must first establish a solid foundation and strategy.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2024

Unstructured play is how students learn to interact with the world around them. For example, when teaching students their multiplication figures, an educator could have them play dice games that require multiplying instead of adding the numbers to determine how far to move.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Veteran technology teacher Ben Kelly is thankful that, after 18 years of teaching, his students still run into the room when it’s time for his class. But he cautions not to give too much credit to the technology itself. EdSurge: You talk a lot about mission-based learning. How do you use it in your classroom?

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Graphite Blog

MAY 2, 2017

As a new middle school media specialist in a school that serves students in grades 5 through 8, I spent most of last year collaborating with Sara, our school's instructional technology facilitator. We focused on converting our media center from a traditional library model into a learning commons model. Mission accomplished!

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Before my decade-or-so in education technology, I was a Fortune 500 executive with the responsibility of leading an organization and developing my employees to their greatest potential. But my passion was creating a workplace where people not only performed to their highest level, but also loved their work.

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EdTechTeacher

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

But, metaverse technologies are growing quickly and have enormous implications for the future of teaching and learning. That said, the metaverse’s underlying technologies are expanding rapidly and many experts believe the metaverse will become ubiquitous in the near future. Post by Tom Daccord. Yes and no.

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ViewSonic Education

OCTOBER 26, 2023

But how does it work and what does this mean for classrooms? Read on to learn all about Android EDLA-certified devices and their impact on classrooms. Thereby helping schools make the most of existing technology to reduce electrical waste. Or, explore ViewSonic’s Android EDLA-certified solutions here. So, what is EDLA?

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Research shows that a minimum of 95 percent vocabulary coverage is needed for reading comprehension, which means that unfamiliarity with academic language prevents many students from truly participating in classroom instruction. students fail to achieve proficient level on the NAEP reading test by eighth grade.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The post Strategies and Tools to Improve Student Behavior and Engagement – SULS0175 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. When so many teachers are struggling with behavior management, student engagement is at an all-time low. Deciding to stay in the classroom meant furthering his education for certification.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 4, 2019

It includes certificates of achievement, badges at the completion of units, and a classroom tracking poster to show how students are progressing. Students login – no email required. The website is easy to navigate and the variety of material keeps students engaged for hours (really — I’m serious).

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Educator Innovator

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

StoriumEdu is a new game-based learning system that gets students motivated and excited about writing. It seems like games are everywhere in the classroom these days. From science to math to engineering, game-based learning is enjoying a renaissance. Perhaps this shouldn’t be surprising.

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Technology Tidbits

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Also, the "Go Interactive" features allows teachers to collaborate w/ students in real-time and gauge student understanding to differentiate instruction. Arcademics - One of my favorite sites for game based learning (K-8th grade) in a wide range of subjects.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 5, 2022

We all know that games and fun learning activities are more conducive to meaningful learning experiences and a higher level of students engagement and participation. Prodigy Math Game Prodigy Math Game allows students to build math skills though standards-aligned game designed for students 1st to 8th grade.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 10, 2016

100+ Game Based Learning Resources to Get Started in Your Classroom From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Games are fun. Game based learning excites learning in my classroom. It can ignite your classroom too.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

New technologies and technology trends emerge all the time, but a few seem to have staying power in K-12 classrooms. Virtual reality and virtual field trips, augmented reality, and gaming are all moving from “cool” technologies to instructional approaches with research-backed merit.

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MindShift

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Every year for the past 15 years the New Media Consortium and the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) have been taking the pulse of where education technology stands among K-12 educators. Trends affecting the adoption of technology in schools. NMC/CoSN Horizons Report: K-12 Edition).

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eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2016

New online professional development course focuses on increasing student achievement through engagement with game-based learning. The ever-increasing omnipresence of digital media in student’s lives can be challenging for teachers as they compete for kid’s attention in and out of the classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 18, 2018

Web 3D: Students Using OpenSim Reflect on the Pressing Issues that We All Ask About Using Virtual Worlds. Simple Virtual Reality in the Classroom with Google Streetview and Google Cardboard. We hear a lot of talk now in Ed Tech circles about how we can get these students engaged and speak a language that they’re speaking.

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EmergingEdTech

OCTOBER 16, 2022

This helps build community among peers who are not familiar with each other yet because they're working together towards common goals while also learning more about topics outside of classwork! You can use this tool to showcase different classrooms and other places. Game-based Learning. Trivia Game.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2018

With the advent of each new technology—like AI, automation, VR/AR, and nanotechnology—comes economic shifts that demand different skills from employees and creates new challenges for both employers and educators. Incorporating gaming into education doesn’t necessarily mean more screen time. We can’t afford not to.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Michael Matera @ mrmatera , author of Explore Like a Pirate , talks about Purpose Driven Learning in the classroom. If you’re a US public school teacher of grades 6-12, you and your students just need to come up with a STEAM idea that can help your community. 10 Keys to Purpose Driven Learning. Got 5 minutes?

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

“Or video games,” one student suggested. Fast forward a few weeks; Minecraft kept finding its way into my classroom. Oral presentations became screen-casted videos of student-created builds. Projects on natural environments were illustrated by the biomes in the game. Language Learning and Minecraft.

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