Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) started collaborating on game-based learning (GBL) in developmental math and writing instruction in the mid-2000s, they had no idea what they were setting in motion. The CGN also has hosted three increasingly well-attended conferences, called the CUNY Games Festival.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Thus far, conversations around esports have centered on collegiate and secondary levels, however, a recent change in the winds has shifted the conversation to elementary esports. While I have long been a proponent of game-based learning, I had (up until this past year) been skeptical of the role of esports in education.

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Learning with 'e's

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

By the end of the first decade of this new century, participatory elements of the Web had consolidated their hold, and the social technologies - social media, social games, social networks - were gaining momentum. The most cited example is Minecraft, which has been used successfully in both primary and secondary education in many countries.

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Learning with 'e's

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

By the end of the first decade of this new century, participatory elements of the Web had consolidated their hold, and the social technologies - social media, social games, social networks - were gaining momentum. The most cited example is Minecraft, which has been used successfully in both primary and secondary education in many countries.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 3, 2018

OK, well, educators, just remember that you can use technology in any classroom. I was educated at the University of Alabama and graduated with an undergraduate degree in Russian Language and Literature in 1993. After graduation, I pursued and obtained my Masters in Secondary English Education. Vicki: Awesome.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 9, 2017

Dr. Angela Peery has been an educator 31 years and has served as a secondary English teacher, secondary administrator, instructional coach, turnaround specialist, curriculum developer, and consultant. Kimberly” as she is known by many, has been an educator and literacy consultant for many years. Full Bio As Submitted.

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EdTechTeam

JUNE 28, 2019

This blog post is sponsored by Acer Education, a partner of EdTechTeam. As educational technology has become a common staple in classrooms around the world, many educators find themselves in the difficult position of deciding which type of device will serve their students best. Game based Learning .

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 15, 2024

The reasons are not only that they are fun but they are making a positive impact on a generation of students whose favorite sport is video games. Tune in to discover why esports might just be the missing piece in your educational toolkit and how you can start a program at your school. The IEP Journey: The Heart of Special Education.

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Marketplace K-12

OCTOBER 3, 2016

In recent dealmaking news, McGraw-Hill Education acquired Redbird Advanced Learning, LLC, a digital personalized learning company; in addition, educational content company Cengage acquired WebAssign. Raises $10 Million: Game-based learning platform Kahoot! Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

As a society ever more reliant on technology and STEM-based careers, we must shatter the myth that math skill is inborn and reinforce that it is the result of intention and practice. It’s common to hear well educated adults declare themselves “not a math person,” sometimes proudly. Paper airplanes Use Extrinsic Rewards Wisely.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 23, 2018

So remarkable educators, I think this is a fascinating way to teach. It’s a teaching oddysey in itself, and we’ve just learned so much. My secondary ELA classroom in King George, Virginia is more laboratory than lecture hall, and my passion is helping teachers and students progress with excellence and purpose. So thank you!

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 19, 2014

The Learning Revolution Weekly Update March 18th All of life is a constant education. Eleanor Roosevelt The technologies of the Internet and the Web are reshaping where, when, and from whom we learn--and even how we think about learning. Learn more about how you can participate here. Join here ! Register here.

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Educator Innovator

MAY 5, 2014

The secret of games’ success—their power to spark and channel students’ motivation to read and understand complex content—isn’t confined to digital games. Together, they develop games targeting specific instructional skills. Interested in learning more about how to use games in your classroom?

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 15, 2011

Below are this week''s public, free, and interactive Webinars through LearnCentral.org , the social learning network for education that I work on for Blackboard Collaborate (formerly Elluminate). Scott recently presented a similar session at the Innovations Showcase for the Department of Education in Victoria, Australia.

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Learning with 'e's

JANUARY 9, 2013

I discovered that this school's education was far more than just the three 'R's. It was a great step beyond the pen pal letters we used to write when I was in secondary school in the 1960s. One of the futures of education will be greater connectivity between schools around the world. Video conferencing was just the start.

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Learning with 'e's

JANUARY 12, 2012

We are fortunate to have many innovators in education. In the primary (elementary) and secondary (high) school sectors some can be conspicuous, because through various Teachmeets around the world, and also online during Twitter #edchats, they make their work known to the wider community. What inspires you most about learning?

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MindShift

APRIL 20, 2015

At what point does an educator turn to games? K-12 educators have a good track record of using games to engage children, but when it comes to higher education, students are largely on their own. Some educators are turning to game-based learning , but gamification is also serving a purpose.

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Learning with 'e's

MAY 6, 2012

Stephen Heppell, in his inimitable way showed his audience a range of innovative new ways to engage learners in school, including shoeless education, olfactory schools, sound scapes, mirror walls and 100 faces. Stephen talked about how mood lighting can psychologically influence learning.

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