The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 20, 2018

In today’s show, he talks about top free tech tools to try in social studies lessons. The post 5 Free Tech Tools to Try in Your Social Studies Lessons [ENCORE] appeared first on Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher helping educators be excellent every day. This is one to share with your history department.

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Neo LMS

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

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. Storytelling.

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eSchool News

JUNE 1, 2022

As an educator for over 27 years and a Digital Learning Specialist (social studies) for the past 7 years in Atlanta Public Schools, I have supported educators across my district and beyond as they purposefully integrate technology in the classroom to promote engagement and 21 st century skill development.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

The primary trends identified by the team were: adaptive learning, open education resources (OER), gamification and game-based learning, MOOCs, LMS and interoperability, mobile devices, and design. Dellinger, dLRN , recently sat down with Joosten to ask her about the results of the study. We need to move.to

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) started collaborating on game-based learning (GBL) in developmental math and writing instruction in the mid-2000s, they had no idea what they were setting in motion. Can a Classic Board Game Teach Writing Skills? Connecting the Dots Between Enjoyment and Learning.

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Edsurge

MAY 1, 2019

That’s roughly how much Age of Learning estimates it will have spent by the end of this year on “ Adventure Academy ,” a multiplayer online game to teach elementary- and middle-school age children subjects including math, social studies and language arts.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 29, 2017

Vicki: Yes, you can use Ed Tech and Social Emotional Learning! Her original research went into the design of Renton Preparatory in Seattle, which was a 2016 Top Three STEM School in the nation. Michelle, you’ve done some fantastic work with Social Emotional Learning and Ed Tech. Dr. Michelle Zimmerman @ mrzphd is with us today.

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MindShift

JULY 6, 2017

“Many in-person tech or coding summer camps are expensive, boutique programs only available in urban high-tech regions,” said Salen, whose prolific career includes founding Institute of Play , the organization behind diverse game-based learning projects like the famed Quest to Learn school in New York City and Chicago.

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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. Instead of saying, ’These are your learning objectives,’ we just have #goals. Also there’s a game-based learning element to it.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 19, 2023

It studies humans. Step 7: Check and Edit Your Data Now, we had already checked our questions and answers before we had created the CSV but I have to emphasize this. ALWAYS CHECK THE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. ChatGPT is a Large Language Model. Humans make mistakes. ChatGPT can make mistakes too.

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EdNews Daily

DECEMBER 7, 2016

There’s no doubt that children and adults learn in various ways. This distinction lies not only in what we learn at different age levels, but also how we do it. Today, both adults and children are often engaged in studies through game-based learning and gamification mechanics such as points, leaderboards, progression, and others.

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Educator Innovator

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

StoriumEdu is a new game-based learning system that gets students motivated and excited about writing. It seems like games are everywhere in the classroom these days. From science to math to engineering, game-based learning is enjoying a renaissance. Perhaps this shouldn’t be surprising.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 14, 2015

Note from Vicki: If any of you follow educational gaming and know anything about “real” game design, you’ll know that many in education are blindly trying to figure it out without applying research and terminology from the rapidly maturing game-design industry.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 19, 2023

But there's a great book that my computer science students and I study called The Future Is Faster Than You Think by Peter Diamandis. So maybe that's where it stems from. I mean, it could label all the it could talk to you in Spanish. It could immerse you in everything Spanish. There's so many possibilities. Yeah, I don't know.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 10, 2016

100+ Game Based Learning Resources to Get Started in Your Classroom From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Games are fun. Game based learning excites learning in my classroom. Game Based Learning in My Classroom. By Jennifer Roland.

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Technology Tidbits

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Loop - An interesting new student response system where educators create an online classroom and then posting questions for students to answer making it easy to assess student learning and differentiate instruction. brainstorming, assessing learning, etc.).

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EdNews Daily

OCTOBER 20, 2016

At the turn of the 21st century, public interest in games as learning tools took hold. In the eyes of digital game-based learning proponents, the general public and today’s teachers finally understood something that students and educational researchers knew all along. The Basics of Digital Game-Based Learning.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2018

But we can use the cultural relevance of games to blend their physical and virtual learning opportunities in ways that will empower students. Games Make Us More Social Companies like Google are finding that SEL skills are more important to students’ success than the mastery of STEM subjects alone.

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MIND Research Institute

JANUARY 22, 2019

Game-based learning and gamification at immediate glance may seem like similar and interchangeable terms. While both terms combine games and learning, the difference lies in how game elements are integrated into the learning experience. What is Game-based Learning?

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 8, 2018

Numerous studies have made clear that high school grades and courses are better predictors of students’ ability to succeed in college than standardized tests. Related: New high score: Game-based learning is a winner in college remedial math.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Are you studying Mars? In today’s show, learn about Minecraft EDU and how it is being used to teach. Jeff Gearhart on episode 162 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Why not let students go live there?

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Technology Tidbits

DECEMBER 7, 2015

The reason for this as not as many new learning tools came out this year compared to years past, while more current tools focused on regular updates. Students can also work on their STEM skills and learn the basics of programming. Box Island: One Hour Coding - A fun free iOS app for ages 6 on up learning the basics of coding.

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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.

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Edsurge

APRIL 16, 2018

In 2015, we launched the FutureSmart Digital program—a gamified, web-based financial education course, in partnership with education technology company EVERFI. We’ve seen social studies teachers include personal finance in their civics curriculum and math teachers use digital courses to teach topics like unit cost.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 7, 2017

For example, if you’re studying lakes in earth science, you know how many times can you get a classroom out to a lake to study the science of the lake. Vicki: So what are some of your favorite examples when you’re trying to convince people that this is a great model? In Virtual Reality, you can do that whenever you want to.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2018

But while standardized test scores might improve, a recent study found that in 63% of classrooms, students aren’t using technology to “solve problems, conduct research, or to work collaboratively.” Teachers need help planning lessons that meaningfully contextualize academic standards.

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Learning with 'e's

MARCH 1, 2016

Other tools such as wikis, blogs and podcasts also began to be used in education, at first tentatively, and then as embedded features in various programmes of study. Social media lend themselves naturally to support learning through discussions, collaboration and sharing. 2006 was also the year Twitter was launched.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 3, 2018

During that time, I participated in the Study Tour of the Former Soviet Union and lived in the Russian House. It’s been a fun journey and I”m ready to share my experiences with the world. I was educated at the University of Alabama and graduated with an undergraduate degree in Russian Language and Literature in 1993.

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MIND Research Institute

JUNE 2, 2022

The jobs of the future are in STEM and will require students to have a strong foundational understanding of mathematics. Novels with a STEM Impact. While not specifically about math, this classic will spark any child or adult's interest in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering and math), and space travel in particular.

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Fractus Learning

MARCH 2, 2017

Gaming is for everyone. There is a gaming computer out there to suit everyone too. Whether you’re a toddler or an adult, studies suggest that gaming improves basic skills like problem solving, memory and decision making. Video games can increase job performance and reverse age-related mental decline.

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eSchool News

MARCH 14, 2016

I studied engineering, and almost on a weekly basis I wanted to quit,” she said. “We Bdeir said her experience in learning engineering as an undergraduate was “completely hands-off; as a result, many other students and I were turned off to it.” We need to find ways of approaching STEAM education differently.”.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 16, 2018

Explore Garg’s organic chemistry course file with links to practice problems, quizzes, and study guides. He and his daughters, Elaina, 10, and Kaylie, 5, authored The Organic Coloring Book to introduce younger students to organic chemistry. Let Professor Neil Garg Inspire Your Course Design. of organic chemistry.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 3, 2021

The utility of game-based learning in education has been known for a long time, but what is beginning to emerge is an understanding of how esports are having an impact in education. In addition to promoting social and emotional learning, esports encourages important STEM outcomes for students.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

On the classroom blog, she shares classroom happenings through pictures and video showing what the students are learning. Her students’ blogs have developed into online portfolios, showcasing their learning in writing, reading, math, science, social studies and health. Project Ideas for Student Council on Technology.

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MindShift

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Studies have shown that the highly social and collaborative nature of the popular fantasy role-playing game cultivates a range of social-emotional skills, which can lay the foundation for improved learning. Sorcery for STEM. The declaration is bold, but the scholarly support and anecdotal evidence is compelling.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The utility of game-based learning in education has been known for a long time, but what is beginning to emerge is an understanding of how esports are having an impact in education. In addition to promoting social and emotional learning, esports encourages important STEM outcomes for students.

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MIND Research Institute

OCTOBER 15, 2019

There are numerous benefits to homework, such as developing positive study skills, fostering independence, and deepening student understanding of concepts. And in recent years, there have been several studies that suggest a correlation between academic achievement and self-esteem in children. 8 Great Homework Tips for Parents.

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