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

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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. Making games cultivates a range of hard skills (e.g.

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Microsoft Unveils New Tech to Create Personalized, Immersive Education

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Microsoft Unveils New Tech to Create Personalized, Immersive Education. Thanks to the latest Microsoft updates, creating an innovative learning environment has now gotten easier. These lessons can then be published on Microsoft Teams and accessed by students anywhere, anytime. meghan.bogardu…. Wed, 01/31/2018 - 11:41.

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Game-Based Learning: How to get Started

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Game-Based Learning is an experiential approach to education that uses games to engage and motivate students in the learning process. One of the key researchers in the field of Game-Based Learning is James Paul Gee, who has outlined 36 principles of good learning that can be found in games.

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How to Use Fortnite in the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

In his prior role as a Computer Science teacher, he created a custom-made curriculum, using elements of game design and game-based learning, to captivate and engage his students. Mike is a sought after keynote speaker who challenges educators to never stop learning.

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Playful Pedagogy: Gamer Types and Board Games for Inclusive Learning

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In this pursuit, the Reinvent the Classroom initiative, a collaborative effort led by Digital Promise in partnership with HP, Microsoft and Intel, serves as an exemplar for leveraging game-based learning for inclusive instructional practices.

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Fickett Elementary School: Making a Difference thorough Innovation and Collaboration

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While attending the Microsoft Education Exchange in October of 2022, a group of Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts had the opportunity to tour the school and work hand in hand with the staff of Fickett Elementary. One of the pieces of technology that was shown was called Active Floor. Thank You, Fickett!

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How to Create Massive Multiplayer Kahoot Games

The CoolCatTeacher

George is focused on providing students with fun, engaging, and joyful learning experiences. He is a Makey Makey certified educator, Microbit Ambassador, Microsoft Innovative Educator, and general tech enthusiast. George also teaches his students the power and importance of contributing to online communities.

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