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Reflections on 50 years of Game-Based Learning (Part 3)

Edsurge

More than 50 years after Don Rawitsch introduced Oregon Trail in his eighth grade class, the debate continues : Can games become a legitimate tool for learning? Proponents of game-based learning have good reason to be optimistic—but also cautious. Audience engagement poses another conundrum.

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21 Top Professional Development Topics For Teachers Now

The CoolCatTeacher

Relationship over reproach: Fostering resilience by embracing a trauma-informed approach to elementary education. Student Anxiety in Online Learning In this course, you’ll analyze anxiety brought about by technology immersion as an overactive fight–flight–freeze survival response. Game-Based Learning Let’s Play!

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How Online Camps Help Kids Stay Connected to STEM Skills and Mentors Year-Round

MindShift

The camp was founded on the principles of connected learning , an evidence-based framework developed through the MacArthur Foundation’s Digital Media and Learning Initiative. “This means lots of kids can’t attend them. Because our programs are virtual, kids can attend from anywhere they have an internet connection.”

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K-12 Tech Innovation News

eSchool News

These devices and tools empower teachers to create engaging lessons, fostering a more interactive and collaborative learning experience. The proliferation of educational apps and online resources has expanded learning beyond the confines of textbooks. This approach aims to enhance engagement and address diverse learning styles.

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65 ways equity, edtech, and innovation shone in 2022

eSchool News

The pandemic highlighted the massive digital divide that exists between marginalized communities and affluent communities that enjoy well-established digital infrastructure. And those exams–as the learner progresses–will include questions from previous assessments to ensure information is being retained.

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