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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. However, when you do not have knowledge of a topic, you do not know how to prompt for that work. You'll need this.

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

The CoolCatTeacher

In this blog post, I’ll include the video unboxing tour that I recently had with the team at the Really Good Stuff Digital Learning Collection, and I’ll share some thoughts on how you can effectively use this collection in your classroom. Plus, I’ll tell you how to get your free 30-day trial. Digital Learning Collection.

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5 Simple Ways to Gamify Your Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

Sixth-grade teacher Jessica Gordon@ 1337teach gives us tips, ideas, and links for how to gamify our classrooms now. 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!

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The Vocabulary Doctors: How to Teach Vocabulary

The CoolCatTeacher

Download the transcript PDF by clicking here or scroll down to read it on this page. How to Use Vocabulary Builder on Your Kindle Paperwhite. Download the PDF Transcript. Stay tuned to the end of the show to learn how to figure out if my friend Angela Watson’s 40 Hour Workweek Club is right for you. Listen Now.

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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.

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