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

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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. Enders Game by Orson Scott Card—A novel that conceptualizes a variety of game-based learning mechanics.

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Top 100 Sites/Apps of 2014

Technology Tidbits

Pixel Press Floors - An amazing iOS app for Game Based Learning that allows students to create their own game by drawing. Stick Around - A great iPad app that can be used for Project Based Learning or Flipping a Lesson by creating puzzles/diagrams and having students label them. Teachley: Mt. .

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10 Online Summer Programs

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EverFi - Called Vernao, EverFi will be launching this summer digital learning camps to help students in all areas of Math, Literacy, STEM, and more. SpellingCity - A great program for grades 1st-12th that focuses Vocabulary, Writing, and Spelling using Game Based Learning. edtech summer school top 10'

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Top 25 Sites/Apps of 2019

Technology Tidbits

Loop - An interesting new student response system where educators create an online classroom and then posting questions for students to answer making it easy to assess student learning and differentiate instruction. brainstorming, assessing learning, etc.).

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Website, app uses avatars to engage students

eSchool News

Voki also offers an ever growing library of Common Core-aligned lessons – reimagined as Voki presentations. Voki allows my students to demonstrate their learning in a unique and meaningful way.” ”

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Learning Revolution Week's Events - Evernote in the Classroom - Yong Zhao - Google+ vs. Ning

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Learn about free, research-based curriculum and resources to help teach students safe, responsible, and respectful participants in a digital world, while fostering 21st-century skills and Common Core Standards. Learn more and register here.

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Learning Revolution Events - Online Reform Symposium This Week - Tweetwood Mac - Future of Museums Deadline

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Graphite.org is a free service that helps PK-12 discover, use, and share the best digital learning products. Graphite is a free platform that offers rigorous ratings and reviews of apps, websites, games, and digital curricula—for teachers, by teachers. Each tool is aligned to Common Core Standards.