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

The CoolCatTeacher

Get a free 45-day trial of SmartLab for Game Based Learning. SMART Learning Suite is today’s sponsor. Register for my free Differentiating Instruction with Technology webinar sponsored by SMART Learning Suite next Thursday, February 9 at 4pm. Mini Games. Use Game Mechanics. Adventure Paths.

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5 Simple Ways to Gamify Your Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

Game based learning can be simple and free. Download this episode as an MP3 by right-clicking here and choosing “Save As.” Click the link to go download it on Kindle today! (US Jessica Ratliff-Gordon is an elementary educator, author, and doctoral student at Northcentral University. Listen now.

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How to Teach Coding in the Elementary Grades with Sam Patterson

The CoolCatTeacher

Elementary and primary students can learn to code. For Hour of Code week this week, learn how you can go past the Hour of Code and use coding all year long! See coolcatteacher.com/ar or download the Metaverse app today. How to Teach Coding in the Elementary Grades with Sam Patterson. Students can program.

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150+ Digital Activities for the K-2 Classroom Inside One Simple App

The CoolCatTeacher

Once you’ve found the right apps, you have to download them and get them onto the tablets. Once you have everything in place, there will be times when you want students to play certain apps based upon their needs and the standards that you’re trying to meet. Personalized Game-Based Learning for the K-2 Classroom.

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Elementary Technology Favorites by Grade Level

Tech Helpful

One of the things shared was the list of "tried and true" technology usage by grade level at our elementary school. iPods - Tons of audio books downloaded on them. is a free game-based learning platform that makes it fun to learn – any subject, in any language, on any device, for all ages! She rocked it!

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The Thinking and Creativity That Goes Into Game Design

Teacher Reboot Camp

Free Game Design Tools. Code games and much more with awesome tools like Tynker , Code.org , and Scratch MIT ! Elementary to high school students love these tools that provide teachers with lesson plans and a standards-aligned curriculum. YoYo Games – 2D developing platform for more intricate games.

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How to Play: Models for Game-Based Learning #SXSWedu

EdTechSandyK

For students, call a "test" a "game" and it changes their level of excitement and investment increases. As they get older, their experiences narrow from elementary to middle school. So games can capitalize on this in the context of encouraging kids to engage in play and experimentation. Don''t do things that require downloads.