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

The CoolCatTeacher

As a gamification guru and moonshot thinker, Michael transforms the traditional classroom into a high-energy environment where active student engagement is paramount. Here are instructions for iPhone/iPad or PC/Mac instructions. Learn more and connect with Michael to come to your school or event on Explorelikeapirate.com.

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From pencils to pixels: Tech is shaping the future of education

eSchool News

Now think about how far the classroom has come since then–schools stocked with iPads and tablets, interactive touchscreens, and even virtual reality headsets. Interactive technologies have the capacity to create emotionally resonant experiences, whether through gamification, simulations, or immersive storytelling.

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Innovative Science Teaching in Grades 6-12

The CoolCatTeacher

This Thursday, December 6 from 1-3 pm Eastern Time, Edweek is hosting an event about personalized learning. gamification, VR/AR/MR, coding) to enrich my science curriculum. 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.

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14 Education Advancements in a Year

Ask a Tech Teacher

More Chromebooks than iPads. Chromebooks and iPads have become the two most popular digital devices in classrooms (with laptops, 2-in-1 devices like Surface Pro, and Macs next). In 2017, more teachers accepted this as they would monitoring a school dance or sporting event. Gamification of classes.

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10 Ways to Publish Your Game Anywhere

The Game Agency

Pre-load the game links onto mobile devices that can then be used at a live event. game with your training content on iPads. Have an instructor post the game link on the big screen at a live event for learners to type into the browser of their own device to start playing immediately. POST GAME LINK ON A BIG SCREEN.

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Game Education: It’s in Their DNA – Guest Post from Courtney Pepe

EdTechTeacher

empathy and role-play) bring authentic meaning to past events.”. The iPad displays a picture of a word, and students play a guessing game, Wheel of Fortune Style, where they place Scrabble tiles that can be read in front of the iPad. Learn more about Gamification, STEM, and more this Summer! Enhancing STEM Curriculum.

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3 Apps Disguised as Games to Help Bolster Learning

Ask a Tech Teacher

S/he invites students to join with a game pin, which they enter into pretty much any digital device used in the classroom (smart phones, Chromebooks, iPads, or another). More on gamification of education: 3 Websites to Gamify Your Math Class. The teacher creates a quiz or survey on the Kahoot website. You won’t be sorry.

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