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Game Based Learning in Action

The CoolCatTeacher

Game-based learning might not be what you think. On today’s show Matthew Farber, author of Game-Based Learning In Action: How an Expert Affinity Group Teaches with Games , talks about how to use games in the classroom effectively. Game-Based Learning in Action.

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10 Awesome Courses To Improve Your Online Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

For example, when teachers post their video conferencing links publicly on social media, they are unknowingly allowing unwanted attendees to enter their online classrooms. ePortfolios are an excellent method for assessment of online learning during this time, and it’s an exciting way for kids to succeed in the virtual environment.

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SEL Games: Learning Life Skills Through Games

The CoolCatTeacher

SEL games can help you teach social-emotional learning skills and life skills. Today’s expert, Dr. Matthew Farber , gives us an interesting twist on games by integrating them with SEL. He has practical ideas for understanding and using game-based learning in the classroom. Founder - SEL Gaming LAb.

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The Future of eLearning - 10 Trends To Be Aware Of

ViewSonic Education

For those who don’t know what it is, eLearning refers to learning that utilizes electronic means to create a more dynamic and instructive learning environment. Gamification. Referred to as gamification, or game-based learning, this facet of eLearning attempts to make education fun!

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4 Reasons to gamify your classroom

Neo LMS

Child labor is immoral and illegal; I’m not referring to that kind of job. Not to learn, but to play. Because great teachers know that children learn best when playing, so they include gamification techniques in their lessons. Game provide constant motivation. Learning games enhance and support lessons.

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A Decade Into Experiments With Gamification, Edtech Rethinks How to Motivate Learners

Edsurge

. — Deepak Cheenath That puts CoCo’s strategies to keep students engaged or motivated to learn at complete odds with what many edtech companies have been trying to do to teach literacy or STEM — mimic online games like Robolox or Minecraft that children spend hours immersed in outside of school. Quizizz is embodying this shift.

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10 Keys of Purpose Driven Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

10 Keys to Purpose Driven Learning. Vicki: Michael Matera @mrmatera is my favorite game-based learning guru, but today we’re going to talk about keys to purpose-driven learning. An Example of How He’s Used the Words This Week. Below is an enhanced transcript, modified for your reading pleasure.

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