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Minecraft in the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

Example Lesson: Using Minecraft to Teach Science. Give us an example. Vicki: So Jeff, how did the teacher that you worked with in this particular example feel about what these kids understood about Mars? There are specific elements that you can add into the game – that you can’t do with the normal console version.

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Merge Cube Mania in Middle School

The CoolCatTeacher

So what’s an example of something it might look like? Karen: About a month ago, I started seeing stuff on social media. They had to include media in the review. They had to tell what they learned about how to use it. They had to give some examples. Karen: It doesn’t. So how did this Merge Cube mania start?

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What’s Hot in 2nd-Grade with #2ndchat moderator Carol McLaughlin

The CoolCatTeacher

[They’re] using all the skill they need to solve it with a real audience and finding experts in that field – because kids can do that, and they get excited about what they’re learning because they’re solving a real problem. Vicki: Can you think of an example that you’ve seen lately? Carol: Yes!

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

There is a full schedule of amazing sessions on game-based learning topics, and volunteers will be able to connect with these outstanding presenters. Sign up to volunteer at Gaming in Ed! Three Steps for Improving Students'' Self-Reliance in Learning. Library 2.014 - October 8th + 9th. Thanks, Oscar!