User Generated Education

AUGUST 22, 2020

To learn how to create bitmojis for your learners, see this post by Matt Miller, [link]. I start all my classes, both elementary school and college classes, with an emotional check in. I show them how to do image searches with each platform and my own personalized feelings made with Adobe Spark as an example: Lego Selfie.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

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.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Getting Started in Metaverse: Use this Metaverse Studio tour video to get started whenever you’re ready. The instant feedback, ability to create multiple paths (or branches), embed videos, 3D characters, websites, and even 360 experiences make this tool immediately interactive and usable for students.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 27, 2022

London, ON – Cyber Legends, the fun, free game that empowers kids to learn online safety through play, today announced the launch of the Cyber Legends Gaming platform and its availability to schools across North America. This provides a simple way to give each child the basics on how to stay safe online. and Canada.

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User Generated Education

JANUARY 30, 2022

I definitely liked the thrill of winning but equally so interacting with my friends while we played the games. Years ago I brought board games into my classroom. but haven’t for several years focusing more on using video games with my students.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2018

I believe the answer has been in front of us this whole time: video games. You may gasp, but gaming is a multi-billion-dollar industry for a reason. Good video games are incredibly effective at capturing our attention, converting extrinsic rewards into intrinsic motivation, and creating meaningful experiences.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 16, 2022

And when you’re ready, consider how to bring your passions (and your students’) into the classroom with passion projects and student interest projects. As you do, consider how to bring these types of interests into your classroom. Personal interests engage students in learning. Personal interests engage students in learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 19, 2021

In addition to easy game creation, sending the games to Google Classroom was easy, as was student work, automatic grading, and engagement. Additionally, activities I’ve not seen anywhere else that are particularly customized to language and ESL teachers like dialogue games and dictation games.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

She shares her thoughts on innovation and how to stay motivated when you’re exhausted. Today’s Sponsor: Really Good Stuff Digital Learning Collection. The Really Good Stuff Digital Learning Collection is here! She shares her thoughts on innovation and how to stay motivated when you’re exhausted.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

SEPTEMBER 8, 2018

I recently took on a new position teaching 400+ elementary students Computer and Technology. I’m taking the time before we go into coding to help students learn about giving instructions, since the most important thing all my elementary students learned this past week is that a computer works by following instructions.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

SEPTEMBER 8, 2018

I recently took on a new position teaching 400+ elementary students Computer and Technology. I’m taking the time before we go into coding to help students learn about giving instructions, since the most important thing all my elementary students learned this past week is that a computer works by following instructions.

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Edsurge

MAY 22, 2017

Formative assessments support competency-based education by making sure teachers understand students’ needs, so that they can modify instruction as it is happening. Tasking students with submitting a video essay, for example, provides teachers with the opportunity to assess students’ understanding of a topic.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Prodigy offers an engaging in-game experience while students practice important math skills required for their grade level.' Math Playground Math Playground is an educational website that offers a wide variety of math games, videos and interactive activities for students in kindergarten to grade six.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2018

It allows you to take photos and videos of what you are seeing. And it also has, within the apps, the ability to take photos and to take videos. So you can actually video and document what it is that you are seeing through the augmented reality. How did you do that?” They had to tell what they learned about how to use it.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 5, 2017

BAM Video Delay. Scroll down to read the transcript for how he uses these apps or listen now. The very first thing that you might consider using is utilizing a video delay tool. Are you familiar with video delay tools at all? I’ve never heard them called video delay tools so tell me what it is. Blog: [link].

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Technology Tidbits

JANUARY 7, 2020

Game Based Learning is a great way to integrate technology into the classroom as well generate excitement for students. 50 Sites/Apps for Educational Games ABCya - A great site for games and mobile apps for elementary students. Funschool - A wide variety of games, activities, and videos for kids.

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EdTechTeacher

JUNE 29, 2015

It would not be a complete piece about the history of iBeacon technology without mention of Paul Hamilton, Head of Learning Technologies at the elementary level within Mathew Flinders Anglican College. This is a 21st century interpretation of a traditional child’s game. Brand of iBeacon Used – Estimote.

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Technology Tidbits

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Dystopia 2153 - An innovative new site that teaches programming/coding through the use of game based learning and graphic novels. Hippo Video - One of my favorite sites around for creating digital videos that can be used to "flip" a classroom or create explainer videos.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Make books, send the link to parents and even include audio and video. This is a perfect idea for special ed teachers and parents who want to use today’s show and make books Book Creator will let you record audio and video AND share the link with parents. There are a lot of those practices about how to really engage kids.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 19, 2015

50 Of The Best Video Games For Learning in 2015. We’ve discussed the merits and utility of video games in the classroom before, so we won’t beleaguer the point. We’ve discussed before the logistics of how to teach with video games (especially for non-mobile games).

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 29, 2017

Even if you don’t have multiple ages on campus, this can be accomplished through Skype or other video conferencing tools. And one of the beautiful things in that story is how Scout learns to see the world through someone else’s eyes. See: Creating Elementary Portfolios and One Note in the Classroom. Vicki: Cool.

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Edsurge

JUNE 27, 2017

Educators at a school can also set up their own channels and video conferences. Tuniversitiy’s first offering is a book on how to reproduce Williams’ own song, “Happy,” and includes step-by-step tutorials on how students can create the song for themselves within Garageband. the game-based learning platform, is going mobile.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 30, 2018

Check out 3D Bear How are teachers using AR to teach? Recently, I hosted a webinar (embedded above) with some Augmented Reality Teaching enthusiasts who had a lot to say about AR, how to teach with it, and where they think it’s going in the future. How does AR work in 3D Bear? You can use it and learn.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 12, 2018

Those who are doing it passively — either watching a teacher do something or reading a book or watching a video — tend not to be as motivated to enjoy the subject.”. How would you define active learning? How would you define active learning? We’ll go with that video clip.” When they’re hands-on?

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Graphite Blog

JULY 3, 2015

For a quick reference -- and for those of you #NotAtISTE who want to share in the learning -- here's a quick summary of our lightning sessions with links to the tools and resources each session covered. DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP Digital Passport: Digital Safety for Elementary School Kids . But what games are good for classrooms?

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Kitaboo on EdTech

JUNE 6, 2019

Related: How to Improve Student Learning Outcomes with Digital Learning. School is a place where students are allowed to learn, experiment and make mistakes. Related: 5 Ways to Use Learning Analytics in K-12 Education. AR makes virtual learning possible in a completely risk-free environment.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 12, 2022

There are many resources available for students in all grade levels from elementary school through Higher Ed that will help them develop a greater awareness and build their knowledge of managing finances and everything related to long-term planning. How do I get my students into Financial Literacy? . FDIC Money Smart.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Esports, the competitive side of video gaming, is exploding. Technology – Ask yourself: Does the school have the technology to support games? Decide how to recruit student leaders or support students who want to start an esports team. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. Dennis recently completed his Ed.D.

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Technology Tidbits

DECEMBER 7, 2015

The reason for this as not as many new learning tools came out this year compared to years past, while more current tools focused on regular updates. Code Kingdoms - One of my favorite sites for learning how to program (Javascript) by drag-n-dropping blocks of code (i.e Xtranormal) by typing a script. .

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Technology Tidbits

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Mobile learning and BYOD (bring your own device) is making it easier students to learn, especially in the subject of Math. 50 Math Sites and Apps 4 Dice: Fraction Games - A great iOS app for learning how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions. This list is in alphabetical order.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

If you are uncertain how to proceed, you’re not alone. The simulation itself is a bit similar to an immersive video game; the educator goes through a series of story-driven scenarios in which each decision leads to a set of consequences, and more decisions.

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Tech Helpful

DECEMBER 29, 2016

One of the things shared was the list of "tried and true" technology usage by grade level at our elementary school. It helps with accountability, cutting down paper used in the classroom, and allows students to explain their thinking in multiple ways (video, audio, photo, drawings, blog, etc). She rocked it! Works on any device.

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User Generated Education

AUGUST 14, 2022

a program from a play, a scorecard, a trading card, a how-to book, directions for a favorite game) Any special letter or e-mail received Favorite song lyrics A diary or a journal Any special certificates or awards you’ve won A favorite dish recipe Any books that you love to read over and over. Kahoot Selfie. Fake Instagram Account.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 29, 2018

From stop motion to video controls and cool add-ins for formative assessment and graphics, learn about this Swiss Army Knife of Google tools – Google Slides. A lot of people like to use video in their presentations. Do you have some tips for using video? Google Slide Tip #6: Adjust Your Videos in Google Slides.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 2, 2018

Read How to Use Padlet. It’s one of the most full-featured video editing products out there, and considering that it will work on a Chromebook is just amazing. It brings video in the reach of everybody, doesn’t it? I think Padlet is a perfect first example because everybody kind of knows what it does. Vicki: Yeah.

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Learning with 'e's

JANUARY 12, 2012

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 is an Alternate Reality Game (ARG)? We are fortunate to have many innovators in education.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 26, 2018

The interactive display is a digital workspace that can operate demonstration computers, display a copy of student screens or smartphones “thrown” to it for discussion, become a large multi-touch drawing and brainstorming space, or show video and other content. I wouldn’t teach without one. Shift #3: Students as Teachers.

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