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. This is a great way to integrate STEM into the classroom as well as monitor student's progress in real-time.

Game-Based Learning 57

Game-Based Learning Differentiated Instruction STEM Assessment 57

eSchool News

JUNE 1, 2022

While there are many tools and resources available to educators to support their efforts to create dynamic digital learning environments, one of the newest and most engaging is Minecraft Education Edition (M:EE). Popular among students (and teachers!),

Game-Based Learning 134

Game-Based Learning Digital Learning Study Meeting 134

MIND Research Institute

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The Future is STEM/STEAM. We celebrated National STEM/STEAM Day just a few weeks ago, a reminder of how important it is to foster our students’ curiosity around math and science endeavors. STEM/STEAM is everywhere you can imagine and is an indispensable part of our everyday lives. Can a game change how students feel about math?

STEM 52

STEM Conference Elementary Game-Based Learning 52

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 2, 2022

And so I also just try to find things to do that they love and projects STEM activities with Legos or maybe making fidget or fidget spinners, things like that. And you can receive graduate credit through CAEP and regionally accredited university partners or continuing education units that meet your state requirements.

Course 408

Course Classroom STEM Twitter 408

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. Also there’s a game-based learning element to it. There’s a lot of scenario-based prompts, so it’s really playful.

STEM 186

STEM Accessibility Broadband Report 186

MindShift

JULY 6, 2017

and around the world, the camp offers programs in engineering, architecture, coding, animation, game design and storytelling, all hosted on custom Minecraft servers or delivered with MIT’s Scratch coding software. Accessible across the U.S. “This means lots of kids can’t attend them. LEVELING UP WITH MENTORSHIP.

STEM 60

STEM Digital Divide Study Game-Based Learning 60

EdTechTeacher

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

” Also, K20 Educators is a new social learning network where educators can meet in the metaverse (“eduverse”) and learn about fundamental metaverse technologies. The goal of the network is to prepare teachers for the metaverse by providing “meaningful & innovative professional learning experiences.”.

Education 190

Education Knewton Robotics Examples 190

Technology Tidbits

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Again, this years list sees a lot of tools for STEM that focuses on programming/coding. With Today's Meet shutting down this year, Palms created a very user friendly tool for creating a "backchannel" that can be used in any number of ways in education. Edji - An innovative new site for annotating texts for collaborative learning.

Khan Academy 38

Khan Academy Game-Based Learning Android Differentiated Instruction 38

The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 4, 2018

I was blown away when I took a recent tour and saw that you can customize a playlist of games for each student based on standards and the personal needs of each student. Finally, we get the feedback that we need on apps for young children and meet content standards.

Differentiated Instruction 263

Differentiated Instruction iPad Tablets Company 263

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

I was blown away when I took a recent tour and saw that you can customize a playlist of games for each student based on standards and the personal needs of each student. Finally, we get the feedback that we need on apps for young children and meet content standards.

Classroom 279

Classroom iPad Twitter Digital Learning 279

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.

Video 134

Video Learning OER Gamification 134

Graphite Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

These trends are baked into the burgeoning maker and coding movements as well as more established STEM/STEAM initiatives. Personally, though, I think there’s no better crossover than with game-based learning (GBL). Of course, these are just a few recommendations, and each game could be used to meet many of the SEPs.

Game-Based Learning 40

Game-Based Learning iPad Trends STEM 40

Edsurge

JANUARY 28, 2019

So it began as STEM design challenges for my older, more adept students. I had skilled students recreate historic moments and allowed other students to explore and learn from those creations. The game personifies creativity and collaboration. I decided to check it out for myself.

Outcomes 167

Outcomes Assistive Technology STEM Mobility 167

eSchool News

AUGUST 8, 2016

In a video game. And not just in any video game, but one of the more popular games of all time, Minecraft, a LEGO-meets 8-bit open world game played by millions worldwide. As Stevens put it: “We’re taking a game and applying or utilizing its gameplay in some way to teach” in what’s called “game-based learning.”.

Game-Based Learning 40

Game-Based Learning Video Meeting Examples 40

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 3, 2018

What standards are you meeting using drones in your classroom?” What standards are you meeting using drones in your classroom? (laughs) Really too much fun. Vicki: Awesome! So let’s say someone comes in to observe, and they say, “Santha! What would you say?

Classroom 205

Classroom Secondary Course Company 205

The Hechinger Report

MAY 8, 2018

Related: New high score: Game-based learning is a winner in college remedial math. More and more colleges are offering courses like Statistics and Quantitative Reasoning that could be more interesting and relevant for students who are not pursuing majors in STEM (Science, Technology, Education, and Mathematics).

Data 56

Data Survey Course Common Core 56

Fractus Learning

JANUARY 12, 2017

Her classroom was, and remains, a lively and engaged place for learning across many platforms. How does digital learning work with electives? An art teacher I am working with has students bring laptops from a STEM lab with them to art class. This is another frequently asked question. She divides her class into two groups.

Laptops 40

Laptops Blended Learning iPad STEM 40

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

GBLNYC has over 500 members and hosts monthly events ranging from networking socials, educational game demonstrations, expert presentations, and game design workshops. Are you overwhelmed with the idea of integrating STEM tools in the classroom? Do you need help evaluating which tool is the best fit for you and your students.

Google 54

Google Conference Libraries Learning 54

eSchool News

MAY 6, 2016

The explosion in teacher interest and usage of videos and game-based learning could be a harbinger of a new awakening for digital learning.”.

Survey 40

Survey Video Classroom Game-Based Learning 40

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 17, 2016

I tell her about what I do and how my company addresses society’s need to educate citizens for millions of unfilled jobs — in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) jobs, as well as jobs in computing. Related: New high score: Game based learning is a winner in college remedial math.

Digital Divide 40

Digital Divide STEM Game-Based Learning Training 40

The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 15, 2024

Danielle Johnson (05:53.074) Yeah, there is a little bit of outlay, but I know in Texas and in other states that our college career readiness depends on CTE and STEM and other types of electives. And those machines that are used for those classes have the capability to run any game that you want to play on. Vicki Davis (13:18.829) Oh.

E-rate 369

E-rate Education Meeting Industry 369

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 Andrew-Lamon faced her fears and brought Hour of Code to her classroom. million computing jobs by 2024.

Classroom 60

Classroom Robotics STEM Survey 60

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 9, 2017

Angela has also authored or co-authored 13 books, including Blended Vocabulary for K–12 Classrooms: Harnessing the Power of Digital Tools and Direct Instruction (2017) and the bestseller The Data Teams Experience: A Guide to Effective Meetings (2014). Dr. Kimberly Tyson. Kimberly Tyson, or “Dr.

How To 223

How To Tools Secondary Twitter 223

Edsurge

JANUARY 16, 2018

When we do have meetings, some people come and some people Skype in. But now those meetings are fewer because we’ve generated all of the content. What makes the game a success? People just grabbed a marker and came up with another idea, put it on the board and we refined it over time. Now they’ve all graduated.

Video 132

Video Course Groups Analysis 132

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 25, 2018

Vicki: But would you still have certain expectations that they have to meet. And it’s freeing for students as well, because there are no due dates. So students get to decide when an assignment is done, and turn it in. Jon: Oh, yeah! Vicki: You’re keeping them on track, though, right? How do you monitor student progress? Jon: Oh yeah!

Classroom 166

Classroom Learning Flipped Classroom Company 166

The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 11, 2017

And then, of course, we take a picture, and we Tweet it out, and they’re recognized in their Morning Meeting, and things like that. So really just being able to develop familiarity with all of the G-suite tools, and then learning different tips and tricks… and the beauty of this is that they have the task, but no directions.

Google 177

Google Digital Badges Tools E-rate 177

MIND Research Institute

AUGUST 10, 2021

For example, take my personal journey to learn Spanish. I took two years of Spanish in high school to meet the state language requirement. For games to provide a valuable learning experience, they must offer meaningful engagement. 11 Lessons on Game-based Learning and STEM Education.

Game-Based Learning 145

Game-Based Learning Gamification Strategy Exercises 145

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 6, 2014

LIVE is an opportunity to gather with other member of the community in regular "live" web meetings. Education Revolution Google+ Community Game Based Learning in the Classroom. John Thomas shared this recent article by Jordan Shapiro about how games help learners understand context. LIVE Weekly Show , Classroom 2.0

Google 46

Google Libraries Conference Learning 46

MindShift

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

It gives lots of way to facilitate activities at a PTA meeting, at a school board meeting or a local chamber of commerce,” said Keith Kruger, CEO of CoSN. We’re hoping you don’t see the report as something you read once and file away, but that you start using it to really start stimulating conversation.”.

Trends 28

Trends Technology Robotics Report 28

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Highlighted Recordings Karen Fainges from the Gaming in Ed - on "Games" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ix_a9z1clo Please see the conference strands and consider submitting your proposal soon! Project Ideas for Student Council on Technology.

Libraries 51

Libraries Conference Learning Wiki 51

MIND Research Institute

APRIL 19, 2017

Specifically, they believe that the technology used in video games and simulations is uniquely positioned to meet students where they are while challenging them at the optimal level. For something to be a game… we expect something to push back at us.". The Best Lesson: Learning from Failure.

Student Engagement 84

Student Engagement Video Game-Based Learning Survey 84

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

With over 20 years classroom experience, Tricia is all about “putting the STEAM back in STEM.” Innovations in Games-Based Learning video series. We partner with over 75 organizations to ensure our students have internship options that meets their needs. I’m the gamification guy,' come talk to me. UNC MEITE website.

Gamification 118

Gamification How To Education Game-Based Learning 118

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 9, 2018

They’ll actually learn, which is what we want. This has been a pleasure plus an honor to be on your show and meet you, and to speak to all those Math-abulous educators out there, those 3D superheros going the length, width, and height for our kids. So, thank you, Kim. And I’m Math-ivated! Kim: (laughs) Yay!

Company 180

Company Game-Based Learning Twitter Classroom 180

TeachThought - Learn better.

APRIL 24, 2015

Also, there is the matter of “ongoing hashtag” (which people use to append content within a certain area) versus “actual chat” (which has an actual meeting time people virtually attend and engage in dialogue). For all of the pressure (and need for our collective improvement), this is an exciting time to be an educator.

Twitter 40

Twitter EdTech Game-Based Learning STEM 40

Edsurge

APRIL 17, 2019

But at an all-hands meeting at the company’s Washington, D.C. million by February 2014 for a game to teach kids social-emotional learning. He had the money, at least $13 million raised by July 2016. And he had interest from educators who wanted to try Planet3 in schools that included the Las Vegas area.

Education 82

Education Company Chegg Pearson 82

The Cornerstone for Teachers

JULY 1, 2015

I’ve learned more about makerspaces, genius hour, flipped learning, STEM, STEAM, BYOD, PLCs, project-based learning, game-based learning, differentiated learning, personalized learning, and approximately 4,752 different apps and web tools to make it all possible.

BYOD 40

BYOD Game-Based Learning Exercises Conference 40

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 3, 2016

For this reason, it is likely more important that kids learn to program apps than make web pages. . ClassCraft (for Tracking Game Based Learning Experiences). I got into game based learning. Zoom Room (for online meetings and video recordings). for my meetings now. Great tool!

Tools 120

Tools EdTech Haiku Learning Classroom 120