The CoolCatTeacher
AUGUST 24, 2021
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Paolo Tolomeo gets kids excited about learning math and language arts by sailing the 7 seas. Learn how it does it, how he keeps on track with lessons, and how to avoid common mistakes when adding gamification to your classroom.
Ask a Tech Teacher
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
Simulations and games have grown from rote drills using a computer to challenging learning experiences for students that hone problem-solving and critical thinking skills. This is certainly prominent in the workplace, where some 90% of employees say that gamification makes them better at their job and more productive at work.
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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Today, we’re exploring the concept of self-directed learning strategies. Indeed, once you understand how to foster self-directed learning, it’s like unlocking a whole new world of educational potential. You’ll definitely want to read “What is Self-Directed Learning?” Resnick (Ed.), Morris, T.
The CoolCatTeacher
MAY 16, 2022
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. If I’ve learned anything from my broken foot, it is that there are things only I can do for myself. Personal interests engage students in learning. Learn how to bring those in for students. Classroom learning can use many games to teach.
The CoolCatTeacher
APRIL 19, 2020
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Teaching online and blending classrooms is a hot topic, but there’s always room for improvement. As teachers, we need to constantly refresh and update topics to improve our distance learning skills.
EdTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 28, 2018
Instead, there are clever ways to use games to engage and enthuse students in learning. Get Your Gamification On. Several years ago, gamification was an emerging trend and even named one of the Horizon Report’s Top 10 things driving educational change. Teachers Learn Something, Too. This time, however, the teachers learn.
The CoolCatTeacher
MARCH 16, 2022
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. SEL games can help you teach social-emotional learning skills and life skills. He has practical ideas for understanding and using game-based learning in the classroom. Learn how games can be a powerful way to teach life skills.
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