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Kid-created Games That Teach

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Wikipedia defines “gamification” as: “an educational approach to motivate students to learn by using video game design and game elements in learning environments. Using award-winning TinyTap, students can play, create, and share interactive games and lessons on iPads, iPhones, and Android. Gamification lesson plan.

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How Gamification Through Mobile Apps Can Improve Student Engagement

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Elementary education in the 19th century was just about teaching children some basic learning, usually the ability to read. When the 20th century came, the education system changed and was centered. Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].

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Resources from Miami Device

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Create Multimedia eBooks in a 1 iPad Classroom by Wesley Fryer Enhanced eBooks on iPads, iPhones and iPod Touches can include audio, video, and interactive animations in addition to digital text, images and links. Using gamification, the most motivational aspects of games in non-game settings, has changed the game of school.

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Effective Uses of EdTech: Practicing Spaced Repetition for Improved Memory

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The best uses of education technology are not about the technology – they're about teaching and learning. Technology can be a powerful tool, but it's all about how its used. There have been a. Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].

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LearnPick Recommends 6 Of The Best Science Apps For Kids

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Your smartphone can be your most powerful learning tool provided you can use it the right way. In this article, we are going to discuss seven of the finest science apps you can use for your child’s. Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].

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Science Backed Learning Techniques Make Learnia a Powerful (and Fun!) App

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The author of this site recently wrote an excellent article in an attempt to encourage emerging edtech tools to follow a more scientific approach to learning. The article identifies 8 learning. Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].

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5 New iPad Games To Keep Learning Alive This Summer

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Image Source Games for younger and older students can provide a means to keep the mind engaged and learning So many kids these days really love technology. It’s easy to hand them the iPad and let. Please click on the post title to continue reading the full post. Thanks (and thanks for subscribing)!].

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