Edsurge

MARCH 6, 2017

A great deal of initial research exists about blended learning techniques such as game-based learning, but adoption has stalled because of a lack of scalable, practical techniques that have also proven effective. Enders Game by Orson Scott Card—A novel that conceptualizes a variety of game-based learning mechanics.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Computational thinking is an innovative approach to teaching that redesigns the STEM and ELA curriculums on a new framework. This framework focuses on turning students from consumers to content creators through game-based learning and computational thinking (CT) skills while developing their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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Edsurge

MARCH 4, 2019

Looking for innovative ways to bring computational thinking and computer science skills to your STEM classes? MINECRAFT: EDUCATION EDITION might be just the teaching tool for you, whether you’re an experienced player or are just learning about Minecraft.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 24, 2024

Students learn critical skills through NXTLVL's game-based learning program. Make It Fun and Refreshing for Students The great part about implementing Power Skills into K-12 education is that they are exciting and engaging for students to learn and practice. We can’t overlook STEM.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 27, 2022

The ISTE Mainstage event today had several great takeaways relating to AI, creativity, Game based Learning, and more. Here are the things I learned from this event. I believe knowing how to make videos is an essential part of every school's curriculum. Our Influencers are on. is a powerful tool for creativity.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

JUNE 6, 2019

What is STEM? The acronym STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. More recently, arts were added to this educational model, as educators believed that art and creativity play an important role in the understanding of the former subjects in the STEM Curriculum , thus changing the acronym from STEM to STEAM.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

Blended Learning In my opinion, the best 21st-century classrooms are “bricks” and “clicks,” blending together the best of face-to-face and online. Blended learning is not new. Research around the pedagogy of effective blended learning will help you understand how to effectively combine your physical classroom and your online classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 4, 2017

For guests and hyperlinks to resources, scroll down. How to Teach Coding in the Elementary Grades with Sam Patterson. But if I’m teaching how to use Scratch Jr., app is designed to help people learn how to use it. And then I’ll figure out in a week, between Day 1 and Day 2, how to do everything for Day 2.”.

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Technology Tidbits

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

This years list has quite the variety and covers a wide range of educational content, such as: game based learning, programming/coding, educational resources, and more. CodePen - CodePen is an innovative site that is ideal for teaching students how to program/code.

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Technology Tidbits

JUNE 11, 2018

Human Resource Machine EDU is a fun iOS game designed to teach students how to program/code through Game Based Learning. Human Resource Machine is a puzzle game where your boss gives you a job that you solve by programming your worker.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 2, 2022

Resources Mentioned in This Show. But Alana, we are talking about how to end the school year. Well, what are some of those secrets you plan so that, especially this year, how are you going to end the school year well, this year? Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. Stream by clicking here. Subscribe to the Show.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 3, 2017

For guests and hyperlinks to resources, scroll down. They were in this world together, and they basically – it was a simulated world – had to learn to work together on how to survive Mars. They were given a basic structure of being able to live with some food and resources and stuff. It has resources.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 22, 2021

Furthermore, we share how to design lessons with a personal interest to engage students who struggle to engage. Related Resources – Augmented Reality. In today’s show Mitchell Weisburg, cofounder of the nonprofit Games4Ed, shares pedagogical best practices for using augmented reality in the classroom. Subscribe to the Show.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 19, 2023

And it has really kind of shifted to more of a, I don't really know if I need to know how to do this, I don't know where to begin, you know, should we be using this? So maybe that's where it stems from. And there's plenty of resources out there to choose from. And a lot of negative, I mean, they're all concerns.

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The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

She shares her thoughts on innovation and how to stay motivated when you’re exhausted. Today’s Sponsor: Really Good Stuff Digital Learning Collection. The Really Good Stuff Digital Learning Collection is here! Related Resources. Karen Lirenman talks about the challenges and opportunities of teaching K-2 students.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 10, 2016

100+ Game Based Learning Resources to Get Started in Your Classroom From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Games are fun. Game based learning excites learning in my classroom. Game Based Learning in My Classroom. Sept 2015).

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Technology Tidbits

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Again, this years list sees a lot of tools for STEM that focuses on programming/coding. Dystopia 2153 - An innovative new site that teaches programming/coding through the use of game based learning and graphic novels. Edji - An innovative new site for annotating texts for collaborative learning.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2018

Learn more about gaming while at ISTE—and beyond: Book a meeting at ISTE 2018 to learn about Classcraft’s Engagement Management System for schools and districts, and the Quests Marketplace featuring partners like Google Education, Discovery Educator Network, Newsela, LRNG, Breakout EDU and OER Commons.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2018

Other Resources: Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality in the Classroom. How did you do that?” They were just totally engrossed in learning how to use the cube, just exploring all the depths of it. They had to tell what they learned about how to use it. and learn about it on their own. That was Day 1.

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Fractus Learning

JANUARY 12, 2017

I often put this question to others, as fewer learning resources does not mean less learning opportunities. Some teachers get hung up on the fact that they only have a small number of devices and can’t visualize how to use them for true learning. How does digital learning work with electives?

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Topics include: How to get kids moving as you teach programming. What happens when a school has every student learn Computer Science. How to engage young women in Computer Science Programming. For guests and hyperlinks to resources, scroll down. How to Bring Computer Science into Other Classes. Listen Now.

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Technology Tidbits

MAY 6, 2014

EverFi - Called Vernao, EverFi will be launching this summer digital learning camps to help students in all areas of Math, Literacy, STEM, and more. SpellingCity - A great program for grades 1st-12th that focuses Vocabulary, Writing, and Spelling using Game Based Learning. edtech summer school top 10'

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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. Code Kingdoms - One of my favorite sites for learning how to program (Javascript) by drag-n-dropping blocks of code (i.e Xtranormal) by typing a script.

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MIND Research Institute

JANUARY 22, 2019

Game-based learning and gamification at immediate glance may seem like similar and interchangeable terms. While both terms combine games and learning, the difference lies in how game elements are integrated into the learning experience. What is Game-based Learning?

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eSchool News

MAY 6, 2016

Annual survey reveals digital resources such as game-based environments and online videos have experienced increased use in classrooms. Teachers’ use of game-based environments and online apps has doubled in the last six years, according to the annual Speak Up survey released on May 5.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 23, 2019

A 3x3 crafting table sits at waist height, using RFID-chipped tiles and a “looking glass” 3D screen so visitors can make things from natural resources, with 33 possible combinations. Minecraft in-game scenes and environments are replicated with lighting and audio, such as The Nether underworld. Minecraft crafting table.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2018

In the face of limited curricular resources, teachers turn to online lesson plans that haven’t been adequately vetted for rigor and engagement. Feedback: In our interviews, we learned that teachers have a strong desire to source lessons, activities, and resources that simultaneously align to state standards and resonate with their students.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 7, 2017

For guests and hyperlinks to resources, scroll down. Listen Now. Listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher. Stream by clicking here. Below is an enhanced transcript, modified for your reading pleasure. Enhanced Transcript. VR as a new educational paradigm. Link to show: www.coolcatteacher.com/e204. Date: Thursday, December 7, 2017.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 11, 2017

For guests and hyperlinks to resources, scroll down. We showed them how to use the paint can tool to put color in the cells, and we told them to create a jack-o’-lantern. But they didn’t know how to spell the compound word. We showed them how to use the Voice Notes in the Speaker Notes to type the word.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 17, 2017

Problems (that we all know about) Educators across the globe are increasingly familiar with the staggering statistics: Between 2010 and 2020, STEM jobs growth will outpace all other jobs at 1 8.7% , leading to an estimated 1.1 Roadblock: I am not a programmer, so I can’t learn how to code. million computing jobs by 2024.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 25, 2017

This blog post is being added to 100+ Great Google Classroom Resources for Educators. This resource has a curated list of Gsuite resources, books, and tips. See: 5 Emoji Activities for Google Docs where Eric describes how to do all of these emoji activities including the emoji math picture shown below.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Fun, exciting tools and techniques can help very young kids understand math and learn computational thinking. Today’s guest, Steve Floyd, tells us how. Sponsor: FREE MATH RESOURCE The US Matific Games are coming this February. Try Matific free now and sign up to join their Math games.

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User Generated Education

DECEMBER 9, 2015

The description is: Learn how to code first by playing games and then by coding some bots including Sphero, OZOBOT, and Dash and Dot. Developed by Tinkersmith, learners use symbols and paper cups to build “robots” based on the use of the symbols. Robot Turtles Game. Read more at [link].

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Edsurge

APRIL 16, 2018

Resources for educators looking to support online programs that teach financial skills: • Family Financial Capability Report | EVERFI • Youth, Financial Literacy, and Learning: The Role of In-School Financial Education in Building Financial Literacy | University of Wisconsin-Madison • National Financial Report Card | Champlain College 3.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

AUGUST 2, 2015

That led me to think about how Portal 2 could be used in schools, as I wanted to see how the game could challenge my students to solve physics and math problems in an envir onment they typically never experience during school. Resources For Teaching With Portal 2. What Is Portal? 5 Tips For Teaching With Portal 1 and 2.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

With over 20 years classroom experience, Tricia is all about “putting the STEAM back in STEM.” Tricia explains how she started to share her innovations with a larger community: The more I shared via blogs , Twitter , or on Artsonia , the more I realized that other teachers wanted to use our movies, lessons, and resources for their classrooms.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 29, 2018

Could you give us a thirty-second pep talk about how to progress and advance using Google with our kids? How can educators progress and advance using Google with our kids? If you expect to learn something, say, in a training, step-by-step directions and that would be it for the next year or two years? We can keep learning more.

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