article thumbnail

Games Can Breed Uncivil Behavior. They Can Also Teach Digital Citizenship.

Edsurge

And how kids act in games can offer a glimpse into how they may act in other digital worlds—and the real one as well. As Games Evolve, Digital Citizenship Follows Higgins grew up with online games—back in the days of dial-up modems and laggy connections. But “games are different now,” he acknowledges.

article thumbnail

21 Top Professional Development Topics For Teachers Now

The CoolCatTeacher

In addition, you’ll look at design principles and technical tools that will help you make online learning a reality for learners with a variety of different needs. Fun Learning Strategies for Engaging Students Who Have Been Disengaged (Game-based Learning). Game-Based Learning Let’s Play!

Course 486
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

5 ways educational games improve learning, according to teachers

eSchool News

The new research, published by the Journal of the Learning Sciences , demonstrates the benefits of game-based learning for students when compared to students who had no access to such games. Did you know that it’s Digital Citizenship Week? Click here to learn more!

article thumbnail

6 tips to help start an elementary esports program in your school

eSchool News

While I have long been a proponent of game-based learning, I had (up until this past year) been skeptical of the role of esports in education. In iCreate, students develop problem-solving skills through engineering challenges, collaborative inquiry projects, and media creation. Summer 2021: Farmcraft Summer Camp.

article thumbnail

Esports Emerge as Learning and Social Catalyst in Schools

edWeb.net

She is responsible for helping school districts build a culture of digital citizenship among educators, students, and their families. Digital Learning & Leadership is a free professional learning community on edWeb.net where you can share, learn, and discuss ideas and best practices to enhance teaching with technology.

article thumbnail

Coding and Computer Science during CSEdWeek

edWeb.net

It is now easier than ever to integrate coding into the classroom with curricula like those on Code.org, and learning tools like Wonder Workshop ’s robots Dot and Dash. The Digital Learning & Leadership PLC, hosted by Common Sense Education and sponsored by Symantec , hosted the webinar, “ Now I Have to Teach Coding?

article thumbnail

6 Ways Technology Can Reinvent Parent-Teacher Conferences

Edsurge

Here are a couple of things to think about as you start your journey: Read EdSurge’s Step by Step Guide on Digital Learning Portfolios. Investigate some good web tools for building digital portfolios. Personalized Learning Through Gaming. Understanding Competency Based Instruction. Digital Citizenship.