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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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#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 Want to hear another episode on game based learning ? Game based learning can be simple and free.

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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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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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