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Using Games to Help Reluctant Readers and Writers (and More)

The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Lee Graham on Episode 569 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Dr. Lee Graham is working with teachers to teach them principles of game-based learning to teach writing. Her anecdotes of classroom behavior-changing results are – pardon the pun – game-changing.

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Minecraft in the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Vicki: Happy Ed Tech Tool Tuesday! Jeff: Ah, yeah… So I’m using Minecraft Education Edition in my technology classroom with my students. It’s all about technology. It’s all about gaming. It is a powerful tool. 3 Ways Monsters and Minecraft Can Drive Exceptional Learning (Joel Levin). Enhanced Transcript.

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3DBear Review: The Augmented Reality Classroom Pro

The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 30, 2018

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teaching in augmented reality (AR) for the past several years has been a bit of a challenge, in my opinion, as is often the case with new technologies. 3DBear also has the ability to pull in 3D items from Thingiverse or any tool that can create an STL file.

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8 maker tools to inspire next-gen innovation and design

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MARCH 14, 2016

The “maker movement” can play an important role in getting kids interested in innovation and design, and littleBits —which makes easy-to-use electronic building blocks—is finding itself at the center of this movement. GameSalad is a digital game creation platform that allows users to create games using a drag-and-drop interface.

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How to Use Metaverse: Awesome Augmented Reality and New Features

The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

The instant feedback, ability to create multiple paths (or branches), embed videos, 3D characters, websites, and even 360 experiences make this tool immediately interactive and usable for students. It is simply an object-oriented drag-and-drop tool. Without project management tools, students will waste time and not complete the task.

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Webinar: Teaching with Augmented Reality with #ARVRinEDU Classroom Enthusiasts

The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 13, 2018

I’m excited to be interviewing some leading Augmented Reality experts who are doing far more than this in their classroom to talk about changing pedagogies and practices surrounding this fantastic technology. Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher Register This webinar is sponsored by 3D Bear.

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Merge Cube Mania in Middle School

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 11, 2018

Engaging Kindergarteners with Technology: Augmented Reality, iPads, QR Codes and More. Technology is expensive. And so they basically were learning to use the technology themselves, which is what they’re going to have to do for the rest of their lives. and learn about it on their own. Karen: It doesn’t.

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Computational Thinking and Math for Elementary Grades

The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Fun, exciting tools and techniques can help very young kids understand math and learn computational thinking. Sponsor: FREE MATH RESOURCE The US Matific Games are coming this February. Vicki: Steve, do you have any favorite tools that you like for the K-6 crew? Favorite tools to use with younger kids.

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Bringing Literature to Life in Open Sim

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 18, 2018

Mary: I think that just comes with technology. So, what’s your pep talk to teachers for utilizing this type of immersive technology? We spend a lot of time gnashing our teeth over using technology as, “Oh, I have to INSERT that into my curriculum. Are there any mistakes we can avoid? Mary: Oh goodness, yes! Vicki: (laughs).

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Drones in the Classroom: Teaching Writing and Collaboration with Drones

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 3, 2018

OK, well, educators, just remember that you can use technology in any classroom. You can use technology in any classroom. I love using technology in the classroom and believe computer literacy is as important to this generation as reading literacy was to previous generations. Vicki: Awesome. That’s amazing. Thanks, Santha!

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Teacher: Know Thyself – School Culture Shift is About the People

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Perhaps it is this feeling that drives champions to keep learning and growing toward mastery. The mastery for the future is not in a tool or workflow solution, it is found in innovativeness, in the champion’s ability to change. Read through the descriptions below with one type of emergent technology and see how you fit.

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8 Epic Edtech Tools to Try This School Year

The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 29, 2019

Today, Richard Byrne, author of Free Technology for Teachers, talks about eight edtech apps that you should try. (He Listen to the show and learn how it is used and follow the links in the show notes below. Richard Byrne – Bio as Submitted Richard is best known for his award-winning blog, Free Technology for Teachers.

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AUGUST 26, 2014

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. Three Steps for Improving Students'' Self-Reliance in Learning.

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Simple Steps to Teach Kids to Program

The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

This week I’ll be sharing the 7 Pedagogical Shifts That Make Interactive Displays a Key to a Student-Centered Classroom on the Cool Cat Teacher blog sponsored by SMART Technologies. That’s more conducive, which inspires students to want to learn more beyond the classroom. Deep learning is more conducive.

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Metaverse for Augmented Reality: Program and Breakout in Augmented Reality

The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 7, 2017

A sponsored review of a tool I'm using to teach programming From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Also, I learned about Twitter, I did the same thing. Until now, however, we haven’t really had apps to help us see the possibilities of this technology. Augmented reality is here.

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Using Games to Help Reluctant Readers and Writers (and More)

Minecraft in the Classroom

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3DBear Review: The Augmented Reality Classroom Pro

8 maker tools to inspire next-gen innovation and design

How to Use Metaverse: Awesome Augmented Reality and New Features

Webinar: Teaching with Augmented Reality with #ARVRinEDU Classroom Enthusiasts

Merge Cube Mania in Middle School

Computational Thinking and Math for Elementary Grades

Bringing Literature to Life in Open Sim

Drones in the Classroom: Teaching Writing and Collaboration with Drones

Teacher: Know Thyself – School Culture Shift is About the People

8 Epic Edtech Tools to Try This School Year

Learning Revolution Free PD - Conference Volunteering - Libraries! - Google Excitement - Common Core Film

Simple Steps to Teach Kids to Program

Metaverse for Augmented Reality: Program and Breakout in Augmented Reality

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