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Reflections on 50 years of Game-Based Learning (Part 3)

Edsurge

More than 50 years after Don Rawitsch introduced Oregon Trail in his eighth grade class, the debate continues : Can games become a legitimate tool for learning? Proponents of game-based learning have good reason to be optimistic—but also cautious. Audience engagement poses another conundrum.

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#iste17 trends: Google, Touch Screen Chromebooks and More

The CoolCatTeacher

Today Kasey Bell @shakeuplearning sits down to talk about the hot trends at ISTE 2017 including lots of Google stuff, new AR news, Google Keep, touch Screen Chromebooks, and more news. In today’s show, Kasey Bell discusses the hot trends at ISTE 2017: Touch screen ChromeBooks. Google classroom. Google Keep.

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How Android EDLA Can Transform Your Classroom

ViewSonic Education

However, if you’re not closely tracking EdTech trends, you might be uncertain about what it means. Its mission is to ensure the seamless compatibility of Android devices with Google services and applications. This integration empowers educators with expanded teaching resources to enhance learning experiences.

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60+ Great Educational Websites

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

That said, through my decade-long experience blogging and reviewing EdTech resources, I come to notice a common trend that I call 'outlier EdTech'. Google Classroom, Khan Academy, Edmodo, Nearpod, Socrative, and the list goes on. Google Classroom, Khan Academy, Edmodo, Nearpod, Socrative, and the list goes on.

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4 ways to encourage play in education

eSchool News

Unstructured play is how students learn to interact with the world around them. A quick Google search on the topic will confirm that play is a primary vehicle for learning , so naturally, teachers should make a point to include plenty of it in their weekly lesson plans.

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The NEO Blog turns 2!

Neo LMS

While some are afraid of the many things that can go wrong, others are convinced that competency-based education will eventually become the norm. 7 E-learning trends for educational institutions in 2017. Trends come and go, but being aware of them is alway important if we want to remain relevant in what we do.

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Top Posts for Teachers This Week

The CoolCatTeacher

News and Trends: Sunday, November 22, 2015 This was a busy week at my school. 8 Ways to Level Up Game Based Learning in the Classroom. But authentic games do. 15 Best Google DriveAdd Ons for Education. How We Can Stop TEACHING TO THE TEST and Start Empowering Learning (For a Change).