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#05: 5 Ideas for Using Game-Based Learning in your Classroom Today

The CoolCatTeacher

As a gamification guru and moonshot thinker, Michael transforms the traditional classroom into a high-energy environment where active student engagement is paramount. Helping educators learn about the power of a gamified immersive learning environment is Michael’s passion. SMART Learning Suite is today’s sponsor.

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30 Sites/Apps for Differentiated Instruction

Technology Tidbits

Also, the "Go Interactive" features allows teachers to collaborate w/ students in real-time and gauge student understanding to differentiate instruction. Arcademics - One of my favorite sites for game based learning (K-8th grade) in a wide range of subjects.

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20 Ways to Personalize Your Learning This Summer

The CoolCatTeacher

So, in order to prepare for the inevitable blended learning for this fall, the first professional development goal for all of us should be to make sure we have mastered blended learning. Differentiating Instruction Differentiating instruction is a vital aspect of my teaching, but it starts as you design your lessons and class work.

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15 Sites for Differentiated Instruction

Technology Tidbits

Also, the "Go Interactive" features allows teachers to collaborate w/ students in real-time and gauge student understanding to differentiate instruction. BoomWriter's toolkit contains standard based rubrics, that allows for online grading, and real-time assessment so educators to differentiate instruction.

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10 Awesome Courses To Improve Your Online Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

Once you learn about the tech and the tools, and understand the research behind these electronic portfolios, you’ll be equipped to structure assessment in a way that encourages your students towards success. Student Achievement Through Gamification and Game-Based Learning.

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21 Top Professional Development Topics For Teachers Now

The CoolCatTeacher

Look at this course Fostering Student Interaction in Online Learning THE VERSATILE BLOCK Using the best practices from this course, you will be able to help increase student-to-student engagement and foster a greater love of learning. Game-Based Learning Let’s Play! Look at this course.

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15 Sites for Differentiated Instruction

Technology Tidbits

Also, the "Go Interactive" features allows teachers to collaborate w/ students in real-time and gauge student understanding to differentiate instruction. BoomWriter's toolkit contains standard based rubrics, that allows for online grading, and real-time assessment so educators to differentiate instruction.