techlearning

MARCH 15, 2018

Legends of Learning utilizes passionate game developers and educators to expand existing library of science games ATLANTA — Today at the National Science Teachers Association National Conference Legends of Learning launched more than 300 curriculum-based education games for elementary science for grades 3-5.

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Edsurge

MAY 1, 2019

That’s roughly how much Age of Learning estimates it will have spent by the end of this year on “ Adventure Academy ,” a multiplayer online game to teach elementary- and middle-school age children subjects including math, social studies and language arts.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Game-based learning. The best way to acquire and retain knowledge is by learning through games. The Kudan Elementary School in downtown Tokyo organized the first robot teacher testing as far back as 2009. They can customize the teaching so as to match the specific requirements of each student individually.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Social Studies. My Best Self (Social Emotional Learning). Personalized Game-Based Learning for the K-2 Classroom. I think the ability to personalize learning while also seeing what students do with it gives us some powerful insight. You can also look at how each student is spending his or her time.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

So this is also from Kagan Cooperative Learning. So once again, you could use this in elementary for just literally like working on times tables, but you can also have like your own set of questions, like we talked about with quiz, trade. So students pair up and use flash cards to review in three rounds. So here's how it works.

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User Generated Education

DECEMBER 4, 2016

I work part time with gifted elementary students at two Title 1 schools where most of the students qualify for free or reduced lunches; and where they and/or their parents are learning English as a second language. ” I have been using games in my classrooms (elementary and higher education) for decades.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Chad Collins has been with Spencer County Public Schools (KY) since 2013, first as a middle school social studies and ELA teacher, and currently as the campus Gifted and Talented Teacher for Spencer County Middle School (SCMS) as well as Spencer County Elementary School.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Thanks to a strategic approach to PD and support, teacher collaboration has skyrocketed, kindergartners are coding and students are excited about learning. And they’re learning history without even knowing it. In a Jamestown Settlement module in Minecraft, they’re building a settlement based on what the colony in Jamestown, Va.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

Research note: As Wall (2021) indicates, there is a definite connection between trauma and student behavior as well as student learning. In her qualitative study, she found that when schools meet this challenge head-on, student achievement increased and behavioral challenges decreased. Game-Based Learning Let’s Play!

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Edsurge

MAY 22, 2017

Digital Portfolios—Artifacts of Learning Digital portfolios support a formative approach by encouraging students to collect artifacts that they can share with both peers and teachers. Students might attend a field trip, using their phones to capture images that support a topic of study. D2L's Resources for Teaching and Learning.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 5, 2022

However, Kids might need some guidance from teachers or parents on how to locate games. Teachers can use ABCya games in various educational activities including in teaching writing, reading, social studies, science, math practice, typing practice, and more. ABCya does not offer much help in this regard.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 29, 2017

I did a study , several years back about some of the older children working with younger children, (pre-kindergarten), just very basic digital inking, starting with colors and talking to 3 and 4-year-olds about their favorite colors, showing them how to use the tool. See: Creating Elementary Portfolios and One Note in the Classroom.

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EdNews Daily

OCTOBER 20, 2016

At the turn of the 21st century, public interest in games as learning tools took hold. In the eyes of digital game-based learning proponents, the general public and today’s teachers finally understood something that students and educational researchers knew all along. The Basics of Digital Game-Based Learning.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

JUNE 6, 2019

By providing them with enough knowledge and guiding them in the right direction, we will have more students opting for these branches of studies in future and developing many new innovative tools for the benefit of life around us. AR makes virtual learning possible in a completely risk-free environment.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Are you studying Mars? In today’s show, learn about Minecraft EDU and how it is being used to teach. Jeff Gearhart on episode 162 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Why not let students go live there?

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2018

The study’s author said games “appear to equip students to apply and sharpen knowledge learned in school by requiring them to solve a series of puzzles before moving to the next game level.”. Games Make It OK to Fail Failure is a normal part of learning.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Vickie has been an elementary educator in Ontario, Canada for 16 years. Vickie believes in empowering her students to take charge of their learning to create positive change in the world becoming agents of change. She has taught multiple grades a. nd worked as a technology coach.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 7, 2017

For example, if you’re studying lakes in earth science, you know how many times can you get a classroom out to a lake to study the science of the lake. Vicki: So what are some of your favorite examples when you’re trying to convince people that this is a great model? In Virtual Reality, you can do that whenever you want to.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 3, 2018

During that time, I participated in the Study Tour of the Former Soviet Union and lived in the Russian House. It’s been a fun journey and I”m ready to share my experiences with the world. I was educated at the University of Alabama and graduated with an undergraduate degree in Russian Language and Literature in 1993.

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Fractus Learning

MARCH 2, 2017

Gaming is for everyone. There is a gaming computer out there to suit everyone too. Whether you’re a toddler or an adult, studies suggest that gaming improves basic skills like problem solving, memory and decision making. Video games can increase job performance and reverse age-related mental decline.

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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. Ignite Teaching - An excellent free iPad app for Project Based Learning through collaborative digital presentations/projects.

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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. Viewpure (free) web based www.Viewpure.com ViewPure removes all comments and related videos, allowing videos to be watched without distractions, or more likely, without "inappropriate content" from Youtube. She rocked it!

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

On the classroom blog, she shares classroom happenings through pictures and video showing what the students are learning. Her students’ blogs have developed into online portfolios, showcasing their learning in writing, reading, math, science, social studies and health. Project Ideas for Student Council on Technology.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 20, 2023

This app is perfect for those who are looking for a more dynamic and engaging way to approach math learning with their kids. Prodigy Math: Kids Game Prodigy Math is ideal for elementary and middle school students, blending curriculum-aligned math content with captivating, role-playing game (RPG) elements.

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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/who has been your biggest influence when it comes to learning?

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Aditya: So I personally find a beauty in learning computer architecture from the ground up, which I have done. Vicki: We’re also talking about teaching kids in elementary, middle, and high school. Challenging games help students learn: An empirical study on engagement, flow and immersion in game-based learning.

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Brainscape

MAY 5, 2022

Brainscape's web and mobile app has been engineered to help students learn (and remember) common Mandarin vocabulary and grammar TWICE as fast as traditional study techniques. Essentially, if you want to study in a Chinese university or work in a Chinese company, this is the test used to measure your language proficiency!

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MindShift

AUGUST 13, 2015

But while blended learning — a mix of teacher-led and computerized instruction — is proliferating across the country, schools that wholeheartedly embrace games-based learning remain rare. The games teach students how to think and how to design their own learning opportunities—skills not easily measured on a test.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 30, 2017

Jessica Ratliff-Gordon is an elementary educator, author, and doctoral student at Northcentral University. Louis, Missouri, she began her teaching career at Buder Elementary within the St. with us and she has done a previous episode with us on game-based learning that was awesome. Full Bio As Submitted. Born in St.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 29, 2019

He was a high school social studies teacher before becoming a full-time technology integration specialist. If you don’t have Google Docs, just use this PDF. Richard Byrne – Bio as Submitted Richard is best known for his award-winning blog, Free Technology for Teachers.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 21, 2014

Go behind the scenes with game designers from the Museum of Science and Industry Chicago, makers of the GameUp title Code Fred, for an inside look at their creative process. See how they identified the goals of the game and what went into the development and evaluation of teaching resources. More About Game-Based Learning.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

OCTOBER 13, 2015

A recent World Economic Forum research study, “New Vision for Education: Unlocking the Potential of Technology,” identified the skills and traits students will need for future success including critical thinking, creativity, communications, curiosity, initiative, persistence and adaptability. Both Finland and U.S.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 25, 2017

They’re doing awesome things to drive inquiry based learning. This fun, visual tool lets students explore 150 different science and social studies units for elementary and middle school learners. The Kids Discover online platform lets students enter discovery mode.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Because much of last year was very unpredictable, the normal content and study skills were not fully taught. During the first few months of this year, I spent a lot of time reviewing ways for the students to study, as well as making up for missing content. Competency-based education will emerge across K-12.After

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