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New Research Proves Game-Based Learning Works—Here's Why That Matters

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A great deal of initial research exists about blended learning techniques such as game-based learning, but adoption has stalled because of a lack of scalable, practical techniques that have also proven effective. Enders Game by Orson Scott Card—A novel that conceptualizes a variety of game-based learning mechanics.

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20 Ways to Personalize Your Learning This Summer

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If you aren’t familiar with the current research and educational practices in this area, you might want to add this topic to your personal learning plan for the summer. Digital Assessments How can we effectively assess learning in a digital classroom? There are even game badges you can add to Google Classroom.

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Change the Game: Using Minecraft to Teach Students with Autism

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Modern research has continued to demonstrate that playful learning improves educational outcomes, even more so when it’s digital and multi-modal. Modern research has continued to demonstrate that playful learning improves educational outcomes. So it began as STEM design challenges for my older, more adept students.

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We Asked Teachers What They Want From Edtech. Here’s What They Said.

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If we want technology to finally transform education and teach the 21st century skills our students need to succeed, we need to design tools with the understanding that teachers are activators of learning and the secret to achieving better student outcomes.

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#40years of educational technology: Social media

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Social media lend themselves naturally to support learning through discussions, collaboration and sharing. They also have the capacity to support personal learning. They are vital components of the web, and social media are important for education - because learning is essentially social and personal.

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Three Career Paths for Educational Innovators—How to Get There and Where the Jobs Are

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With over 20 years classroom experience, Tricia is all about “putting the STEAM back in STEM.” Innovations in Games-Based Learning video series. I’m the gamification guy,' come talk to me. Another rising educational innovator is K-5 art teacher, Tricia Fuglested. Don't Crush My Dreams" from Tricia Fuglestad on Vimeo.

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Learning Revolution Free Events - Great, GREAT Keynotes - MiniCon - ISTE Unplugged! - Striving for Failure?

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Tuesday, April 22nd at 1pm CoSN - Smart Education Networks by Design , New advances in technology, including mobile devices, are making it possible for students to learn anytime, anywhere and to experience personalized learning. Game Based Learning, Dyslexia, and Reading Comprehension.

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