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The New Revenue Source Catching on with Game-Based Learning: Mom and Dad

Edsurge

When Julia Rivard Dexter first launched her game-based learning startup, Squiggle Park , she was hoping to reverse declining literacy rates by creating games that were so fun and engaging kids would want to play in their free time. That put a crimp on the original mission related to equity. The company’s 1.5

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7 Digital tools for student engagement across all grade levels

Neo LMS

To engage students, we need tools that work well regardless of where learning is taking place — hybrid, virtual or in-person. There are sample lessons and other templates ready to use in their library. My older students use it for teaching a lesson or to present their project-based learning (PBL) findings.

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FREE Webinar: 11 Reasons to Love Lumio

The CoolCatTeacher

Library of pre-made lessons. Simple exit tickets. I'll share how I use Lumio for exam review. Simple exit tickets. Powerful manipulatives for phonics, math and more (Elementary and kindergarten teachers will love this). Why classrooms teachers are using Lumio for lessons and review. Examples for all grade levels.

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The 5-Year, $15 Million Global Learning XPRIZE Competition Is Over. Here’s Who Won.

Edsurge

and London-based nonprofit Onebillion. Kitkit offers a game-based learning program on tablets to help children learn independently. The app offers a library of books and videos and 2,400 learning activities across 22 sessions covering math and reading.

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Interacty – A New Platform for Teachers to Create Educational Games and Interactive Worksheets

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Interacty is an online platform that allows teachers and educators to create learning games and interactive worksheets to work with students at school and online. In a sense, Interacty works resembles Kahoot, Blooket, Quizlet, Quizizz, and other services that allow you to create game-based learning materials.

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5 Favorite Activities to End the School Year

Ask a Tech Teacher

Have students read digital books and write reviews that can be added to the school library website. Start by adding these reviews to your class library and then, with the evidence of their popularity, suggest them for the school library. Updated Book Report. Practice Keyboarding. You can sign in as a teacher or student.

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Events + News - Library 2.0 Spring Summit - Free-Range Kids - Testing "Chaos" and Opting Out - Student Debt - Will College Survive?

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

This is a LIVE show presented in news show format featuring a Wrap up of “This Month in School Libraries” and deeper discussion of topical school library issues with special guest experts. Join this interactive session to learn how to get started with game-based learning with your own students.