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New Research Proves Game-Based Learning Works—Here's Why That Matters

Edsurge

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. Founding a company based on research results. Minecraft —Teaches kids how to code through play.

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Top 100 Sites/Apps for Game Based Learning

Technology Tidbits

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

The CoolCatTeacher

As it has been noted, UL (Underwriters Laboratories), the creator of Xplorlabs, is a global safety science company. Not only are the UL Listed safety marks for many of the appliances in your house from this company, but they also are creating free science-based modules that promote safety like this one.). Cost: FREE.

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10 Online Summer Programs

Technology Tidbits

When thinking about this and looking over many options, I noticed lots of Ed Tech companies have started to offer online summer programs/camps. This is a fantastic way (and lots of times inexpensive/affordable) for students to spend some time in the summer and help prevent summer learning loss. edtech summer school top 10'

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Top 50 Sites/Apps of 2015

Technology Tidbits

The reason for this as not as many new learning tools came out this year compared to years past, while more current tools focused on regular updates. Code Kingdoms - One of my favorite sites for learning how to program (Javascript) by drag-n-dropping blocks of code (i.e Xtranormal) by typing a script. .

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3 Teacher Money Making Opportunities Using Technology

The CoolCatTeacher

How to get started. with us and she has done a previous episode with us on game-based learning that was awesome. And there’s different companies that partner with U.S companies; they partner with Chinese companies or companies overseas. A new way ELL teachers can tutor language online.

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What Do Sixth Graders Say About Learning With Games? It Works

MindShift

But while blended learning — a mix of teacher-led and computerized instruction — is proliferating across the country, schools that wholeheartedly embrace games-based learning remain rare. The game has a very specific role.”. The games and activities and trips, Ella said, are for the future.