The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 14, 2015

The Every Classroom Matters Show: Matthew Farber, Expert on Gaming in the Classroom Matthew Farber does a masterful job of explaining game mechanics, Bartle’s player types, and how to use gaming in the classroom. It helps me picture how to use games by using game stations.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 29, 2017

Vicki: Yes, you can use Ed Tech and Social Emotional Learning! Her original research went into the design of Renton Preparatory in Seattle, which was a 2016 Top Three STEM School in the nation. Michelle, you’ve done some fantastic work with Social Emotional Learning and Ed Tech. Dr. Michelle Zimmerman @ mrzphd is with us today.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 16, 2020

This includes girls, who were already underrepresented in STEM fields before the pandemic added new caretaking responsibilities for many of them that sidelined their education. Instead of saying, ’These are your learning objectives,’ we just have #goals. Also there’s a game-based learning element to it.

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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? But there's a great book that my computer science students and I study called The Future Is Faster Than You Think by Peter Diamandis. So maybe that's where it stems from.

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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. By Jennifer Roland.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2018

But we can use the cultural relevance of games to blend their physical and virtual learning opportunities in ways that will empower students. Games Make Us More Social Companies like Google are finding that SEL skills are more important to students’ success than the mastery of STEM subjects alone.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Are you studying Mars? In today’s show, learn about Minecraft EDU and how it is being used to teach. 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. There are a lot of those practices about how to really engage kids.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 7, 2017

For example, if you’re studying lakes in earth science, you know how many times can you get a classroom out to a lake to study the science of the lake. Vicki: So what are some of your favorite examples when you’re trying to convince people that this is a great model? In Virtual Reality, you can do that whenever you want to.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 8, 2018

Related: How to help students avoid the remedial ed trap. Numerous studies have made clear that high school grades and courses are better predictors of students’ ability to succeed in college than standardized tests. Related: New high score: Game-based learning is a winner in college remedial math.

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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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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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Edsurge

APRIL 16, 2018

In 2015, we launched the FutureSmart Digital program—a gamified, web-based financial education course, in partnership with education technology company EVERFI. We’ve seen social studies teachers include personal finance in their civics curriculum and math teachers use digital courses to teach topics like unit cost.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2018

But while standardized test scores might improve, a recent study found that in 63% of classrooms, students aren’t using technology to “solve problems, conduct research, or to work collaboratively.” Additional Resources from eSpark Learning. Download How to Inspire Effective Teachers. Preview Frontier’s inquiry-based ELA lessons.

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MIND Research Institute

JUNE 2, 2022

The jobs of the future are in STEM and will require students to have a strong foundational understanding of mathematics. Novels with a STEM Impact. While not specifically about math, this classic will spark any child or adult's interest in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering and math), and space travel in particular.

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eSchool News

MARCH 14, 2016

I studied engineering, and almost on a weekly basis I wanted to quit,” she said. “We Bdeir said her experience in learning engineering as an undergraduate was “completely hands-off; as a result, many other students and I were turned off to it.” We need to find ways of approaching STEAM education differently.”.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 16, 2018

Explore Garg’s organic chemistry course file with links to practice problems, quizzes, and study guides. EdSurge talks to Garg about his new game, his favorite music videos, and how to make chemistry fun. How did it become a standing-room-only class? Let Professor Neil Garg Inspire Your Course Design.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

We’re talking about how to get people really excited about coding and interested in it. How can we condense down what we need to learn in coding to such a short period of time? He was a bit older than me, and he actually learned how to program in 1’s and 0’s. The name of the game is Potato Pirate.

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MIND Research Institute

OCTOBER 15, 2019

There are numerous benefits to homework, such as developing positive study skills, fostering independence, and deepening student understanding of concepts. And in recent years, there have been several studies that suggest a correlation between academic achievement and self-esteem in children. 8 Great Homework Tips for Parents.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 25, 2017

They’re doing awesome things to drive inquiry based learning. This fun, visual tool lets students explore 150 different science and social studies units for elementary and middle school learners. Listen to Jennifer Casa-Todd talking about how to help kids become social media leaders. Vicki: And this is so important!

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 15, 2014

She''s put together a list of the best artiles on Classroom Management, Reading and Language Arts, STEM, History and Social Studies, and more. Game Based Learning, Dyslexia, and Reading Comprehension. Read more about this study here. A Look At Physical And Digital Spaces Conversations Classroom 2.0

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 1, 2014

June 29th - July 5th, 2014 in Puerto Madryn, Chubut, Argentina iEARN XXI International Conference: Creativity, Innovation, and Global Learning , iEARN (International Education and Resource Network) is a non-profit organization made up of over 30,000 schools and youth organizations in more than 140 countries. Learn more here.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Much like participation in an athletic team, esports players learn how to work together as an effective team by communicating and collaborating with each other. Because much of last year was very unpredictable, the normal content and study skills were not fully taught. –Remco Bergsma, CEO, MiEN Company.

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Hack Education

JULY 28, 2017

DeVos reported a new investment of between $250,001 and $500,000 in the Michigan-based Neurocore , according to a financial disclosure form that was certified by government ethics officials on Wednesday.” Bloomberg reports that “ Trump Administration Tapping Tech CEOs for STEM Policy Approach.” ” $100,000.

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