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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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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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Top 100 Sites/Apps of 2014

Technology Tidbits

. * Otus - A fantastic and easy to use 1:1 learning solution for mobile classrooms (i.e iPads/Chromebooks). Pixel Press Floors - An amazing iOS app for Game Based Learning that allows students to create their own game by drawing. Also, a nice place to find Common Core aligned lesson plans.

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

The CoolCatTeacher

You can have students watch the video module on their iPads, Chromebooks, or other devices, or you can project it on your board and go through it as a class. Common Core State Standards (See more on the Fire Forensics Site ). Safety Data Sheets for each activity including PPEs (personal protective equipment). Cost: FREE.

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Prodigy

Technology Tidbits

Prodigy is a fantastic free online Math game that is ideal for Game Based Learning. This super fun highly engaging game designed for grades 1st-6th and is aligned to Common Core Standards. Teachers can modify the game to suit their needs and select which skills their students need to focus on too.

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Teachley: Mt. Multiplis

Technology Tidbits

Multiplis is a fun new free iPad app that helps students w/ their basic multiplication skills. The reason I really love this game is that it takes a different approach to learning Math by avoiding drill a practice and focus on computational thinking as players build bridges w/ their multiplication skills.

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Prodigy

Technology Tidbits

Prodigy is a fantastic free online Math game that is ideal for Game Based Learning. This super fun highly engaging game designed for grades 1st-6th and is aligned to Common Core Standards. Teachers can modify the game to suit their needs and select which skills their students need to focus on too.