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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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?How Game-Based Learning Encourages Growth Mindset

Edsurge

What’s more, game-based learning (GBL) can address some of the most common roadblocks encountered by math teachers and students alike. At New Mexico’s Farmington Heights Middle School , teachers use game-based learning to personalize instruction. Gamers embrace challenges and use mistakes to learn.

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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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Learning Revolution Free PD - Conference Volunteering - Libraries! - Google Excitement - Common Core Film

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

We will have a full day of crowdsourced sessions on Thursday, September 18th, where we could use your help in supporting our presenters. There is a full schedule of amazing sessions on game-based learning topics, and volunteers will be able to connect with these outstanding presenters. See you online!

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

The CoolCatTeacher

Common Core State Standards (See more on the Fire Forensics Site ). Tensile Test and Durability : Students learn about the types of testing that safety engineers put materials through. After you download the Teacher Guide, I recommend that you go through the entire unit on your own to prepare. MS-PS3: Energy (MS-PS3-5).

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Website, app uses avatars to engage students

eSchool News

This new version enables us to offer teachers the opportunity to try Voki in presentations and lesson plans.” ” The new edition enables teachers to test the software for classroom presentations and advanced student assignments for free. Voki allows my students to demonstrate their learning in a unique and meaningful way.”