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Game-Based Learning Yields Empathetic Understanding #edtech #edgaming @sid_meier

techlearning

Leveraging the engaging structure of simulations and games to achieve instructional goals can prove a powerful medium in experiential learning. Using Geo Skills and Experiences in Exploring Empathy #edtech ] Simulations have always had a positive impact in my classroom.

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Edtech and Social Emotional Learning #sel

The CoolCatTeacher

Today Dr. Michelle Zimmerman @mrzphd talks about social emotional learning and education technology. With insights on everything from Minecraft, to digital inking, to common mistakes made with technology and SEL, Michelle gives us an important overview of two things often not discussed together. Transcript for Episode 137.

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Innovative Science Teaching in Grades 6-12

The CoolCatTeacher

Isabella Liu is a science teacher in Hong Kong who is using technology with her grade 6-12 classrooms. From augmented reality to game-based learning and online portfolios, she has a variety of ideas to share about how she amps up her science teaching with technology. Isabella Liu’s Bio as Submitted.

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5 Free Tech Tools to Try in Your Social Studies Lessons [ENCORE]

The CoolCatTeacher

The top Edtech Tool Tuesday of 2018 (so far) with Richard Byrne From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Richard Byrne, author of Free Technology for Teachers, was a history teacher. For $295, this all-inclusive event (except for hotel and travel) is an amazing opportunity to learn.

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Alexa Goes to ISTE: Edtech Companies—and Teachers—Debut New Skills for Learning

Edsurge

Four-and-a-half years after Amazon first released Alexa, its voice-activated virtual assistant, the technology is finding its footing in education. Kahoot, a game-based learning company with a trove of millions of educational quizzes, also announced its first Alexa skill this week.

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What We Learn from the Edtech Games the Government Plays

Edsurge

And by the looks on the faces of many of the 475 school kids who showed up to try out the games and learn about what it takes to make them, the free show was a hit. The event was coordinated by the Small Business Innovation Research programs at the U.S. One of its games is a VR app about the joys of brushing your teeth.

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What’s happening at FETC 2018?

eSchool News

This is my 12th year attending FETC and I have never been more excited about the edtech trends being highlighted at this conference. Today’s technology-rich classrooms are clawing to get at the latest game-based learning tools and digital applications.