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How to Gamify Professional Development

EdTech Magazine

Digital breakouts, which use Google Forms among other tools, represent a type of gamification. Users can also download digital breakout templates created on Google Sites, written by digital learning coaches and technology staffers, or purchase one of more than 1,600 breakout activities on TeachersPayTeachers.com. . by Joe McAllister.

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5 Ideas to Level Up Language Arts #5ideaFriday

The CoolCatTeacher

Episode 30: Excellent Language Arts with Teacher Alex Corbitt on the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast | 10MT From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Download this episode to listen offline by right-clicking here and choosing “Save As.” Download the transcript of this episode.

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5 Simple Ways to Gamify Your Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

10MT | Jessica Gordon shares her tips on the 10-Minute Teacher Show From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Download this episode as an MP3 by right-clicking here and choosing “Save As.” Download this episode as an MP3 by right-clicking here and choosing “Save As.”

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

The CoolCatTeacher

10MT: A 10-Minute Teacher Interview with Michael Matera From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. As a gamification guru and moonshot thinker, Michael transforms the traditional classroom into a high-energy environment where active student engagement is paramount. Adventure Paths. Mini Games.

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TCEA 2018: Educators Meet in Austin to Discuss the Future of the Classroom

EdTech Magazine

Two new in-depth sessions include: Innovative Teaching Academy , where teachers can learn more about flipped and blended classrooms, as well as distance learning, gamification, makerspaces and design thinking. Also, follow #TCEA2018 and @EdTech_K12 for the latest on Twitter. Content Subtype. CDW Activity ID. CDW VV2 Strategy.

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8 Websites that Explain Elections

Ask a Tech Teacher

The first five explain elections in general and the next three teach the process through gamification. C-Span resources can be accessed directly from the website or via a downloadable radio app, iTunes, iPhone, Android, or Blackberry. website, radio app, podcast. House of Representatives and the U.S. election process. election process.

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Must-have features in any LMS

Neo LMS

A good example would be how Facebook and Twitter have incorporated common like/favorite and share/retweet buttons. Mobile apps and/or responsive design It’s standard nowadays for any platform to have an app that’s downloadable from the major app stores. And of course, features are also based on market trends.

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