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Why Game Based Learning Is the Right Choice for Remote Teaching

Ask a Tech Teacher

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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Game Based Learning and Twine

The CoolCatTeacher

Today Dr. Matthew Farber @matthewfarber talks about game-based learning in his classroom and a new tool he loves: Twine. In today’s show, Matt discusses game-based learning and: Why game based learning works. Matt’s favorite example of game based learning.

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Game Based Learning: Make Fast Teaching Games with SMART lab

The CoolCatTeacher

Sponsored Post by SMART Learning Suite From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Formative assessment and game based learning make a powerful combination in the classroom. I love SMART lab, a new feature of the SMART Learning Suite. Download a free trial.

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How to Go from ChatGPT to Gimkit (or anything that uses a CSV)

The CoolCatTeacher

So, first I went into Gimkit and downloaded and opened their template into Google Sheets by opening it and clicking “New Kit” –> Import from Spreadsheet and then I downloaded the spreadsheet. Make sure the import sheet headings look exactly as the template that was downloaded. You'll need this.

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6 Digital tools that encourage computational thinking

Neo LMS

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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3DBear Review: The Augmented Reality Classroom Pro

The CoolCatTeacher

For example, I had to assess “over the shoulder” by looking at what students were doing. First, 3D bear is a free download for smartphones and tablets. You can use it and learn. Here’s one example of how 3D Bear can be used for a real world conversation. Also, I’m able to easily assess and share their work in AR.

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It’s 2020: Have Digital Learning Innovations Trends Changed?

Edsurge

The primary trends identified by the team were: adaptive learning, open education resources (OER), gamification and game-based learning, MOOCs, LMS and interoperability, mobile devices, and design. Perhaps Every Learner Everywhere, with their focus on adaptive learning for student success, will be able to fill that need.

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