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Why Game Based Learning Is the Right Choice for Remote Teaching

Ask a Tech Teacher

It’s called Game Based Learning (GBL). It simply means teachers include games in their lesson plans to teach curricular concepts. By using the games kids already love–want to play–GBL has an opportunity to turn students into lifelong learners who enjoy learning. More on Game-based Learning.

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Zap Zap Kindergarten Math–Clever, Engaging Early Math Lessons

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Zap Zap Math is a free gamified way to teach K-8 math skills that are tied to many national standards (like Common Core). The over 150 games are fast-paced and interactive and cover over 180 math topics. Students direct their learning with an avatar (called a ‘mathling’) that identifies their work and keeps them engaged.

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

The CoolCatTeacher

As I demonstrate in the Unboxing video (above), before clicking the “Getting Started” button in the Fire Forensics Module , download the Teacher Guide and take a look at the science experiments that go along with the module. After you download the Teacher Guide, I recommend that you go through the entire unit on your own to prepare.

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Top Blog Posts on the Cool Cat Teacher Blog

The CoolCatTeacher

8 Great Ways to Level Up Game Based Learning in the Classroom. Every Classroom Matters continues to have more than 110K downloads each month and growing (November stats aren’t in yet.) Thank you to all of you who listen, share, and share your ideas for guests on the show. . What To Do When Someone Hates You.

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@Quizizz : Say Goodbye to Worksheets and Crosswords

The CoolCatTeacher

Download the transcript by clicking here or scroll down to read the transcript on this page. on Corippo is the Chief Innovation Officer for CUE, leading CUE’s professional learning throughout California and Nevada. Jon keynotes, leads and designs Professional Learning experiences all over the country. Listen Now.

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Top 25 Sites/Apps of 2019

Technology Tidbits

Also, teachers can upload their own videos, create a screencast or even charge others to download their videos. 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.

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SimCityEDU sets middle school students to work on a “Pollution Challenge”

Educator Innovator

SimCityEDU , an Educator Innovator partner, is proudly releasing its first game-based learning and assessment product built on the popular SimCity video game platform. Designed for middle school students, the game encourages students to think critically about the challenges facing modern cities and the world around them.