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Game-Based Learning Gains Steam in Higher Education: Triseum Raises $1.43 Million to Transform Educational Experiences for Students

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million, on the heels of their official market launch and initial game release due June 1st, 2016, raising the total investment to nearly $2 million. Triseum has grown to over thirty staff, incorporating former Texas A&M University students, professors and leading experts in game development from around the country.

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FETC 2015 Kicks Off With a BYOD Bang

EdTech Magazine

Frank Smith A game-based learning event, executive summit and hands-on sessions are highlights of the opening day of the conference. Classroom Collaboration Curriculum Game-based Learning Hardware Leadership Management Mobility Notebooks Online Learning Policies STEM Tablets'

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Top 8 Advantages of an Interactive STEM Curriculum

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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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EdTech that “Sparks Joy”

Neo LMS

Teachers using the NEO LMS platform can use a host of nifty tools to really make learning accessible, self-paced and fun. Micro-learning options and full mobile integration mean students can learn on-the-go, as well as opt for quick-learning modules to study when they have a quiet moment. Parsons et al.

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Top 10 K–12 Educational Technology Trends

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2 Mobile Devices —Mobile devices in education can be controversial. Proper implementation and monitoring are essential to ensure a beneficial learning experience. Some benefits of mobile devices include the ability to view textbooks, research, participate in Internet-based class assignments, and create media-rich projects.

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6 tips to help start an elementary esports program in your school

eSchool News

In one year, I shifted from being an educator who didn’t value an expanded role of video games in schools to a teacher developing an elementary esports curriculum, running multiple esports summer camps, and developing an elementary esports after school club. I teach an elementary STEM class called iCreate in South Haven Public Schools.

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What’s a Digipuzzle?

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You can use Digipuzzle on the web or as a mobile app. Each game includes a sidebar with easy-to-understand icons that answer questions, access settings, and click you through available games. Each game can be played at the level a student is comfortable — easy, normal, or hard — and can include audio or silent.