Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 30, 2020

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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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 16, 2021

This framework focuses on turning students from consumers to content creators through game-based learning and computational thinking (CT) skills while developing their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Kodable is available to download on iOS devices (iPhone and iPad) and desktops. MIT Full STEAM Ahead.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Though these are game-based learning, there’s no plot as you might find simulated games. Each app includes personalized learning, an enhanced review mode, and additional challenges to keep students motivated. To start, download the app and log in. I signed up for the French app as an example.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Step 1: Teach Digital Citizenship. At the beginning, I do a lot of work on digital citizenship — that we behave on social media the way we do in real life. We even cover) how to download apps. So this year, for example, I didn’t plan a school project, but we were doing a shared story on Ryan Hreljac.

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Tech Helpful

DECEMBER 29, 2016

iPods - Tons of audio books downloaded on them. Matific app (cost but free trial) works on multiple platforms https://www.matific.com/us/en-us/ - individualized math games that are centered around the curriculum we are learning that gives me feedback on what students have mastered as well as what they need to be retaught.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 10, 2014

Learn more and register here. Thursday, June 12th at 3:30pm in Atherton, CA Common Sense Media: Making a Better World: Digital Citizenship For K-12 , As student devices are being integrated into schools, helping students be good digital citizens is more important than ever. The curriculum includes resources for parents.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 29, 2014

Thursday, July 31st at 4pm Strategies for a Whole-Community Approach to Digital Citizenship , How has your school built a positive culture around digital citizenship? See examples from Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne, Florida, which is a Digital Citizenship Certified School by Common Sense Media.

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