article thumbnail

Teaching History with Simulations and Game Based Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

History Simulations and Game Based Learning. My students and Dr. Jeff Stanzler from the University of Michigan presented on this in 2013 at the Global Education Conference. Below is an enhanced transcript, modified for your reading pleasure. For guests and hyperlinks to resources, scroll down. Enhanced Transcript.

article thumbnail

5 Interactive Presentations Ideas That Will Engage Students

ViewSonic Education

The younger Generation Alpha ( born ~2013 to 2025 ) is even more immersed in digital experiences and will likely demand even more personalized, technology-rich learning. Data from Gallup backs this up: 46% of Gen-Z students say hands-on learning drives their interest. Game-Ready Apps for Instant Engagement Want to level it up?

EdTech 369
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Participating in #EduBrawl at #SXSWEdu 2013

EdTechSandyK

SXSWedu takes place in Austin March 4th - 7th, 2013. where four practicing educators will share opinions on hot topics in education such as mobile devices, game-based learning, and flipped classrooms. WeAreTeachers invited me to be part of a panel called EduBrawl!,

article thumbnail

It’s Game Over for the Institute of Play. But Its Legacy Lives On.

Edsurge

The news came as a surprise to educational game developers and researchers, many of whom credit the Institute of Play for supporting and growing the game-based learning industry. She co-founded the institute in 2007 and served as its executive director through 2013. left in 2013 (but retained her board position).

article thumbnail

Makey Makey Maker’s Next Project Takes on Augmented Reality to Teach Kids to Code

Edsurge

Although Joel passed away in 2013, Sunseed Food still exists in Cape Canaveral, Florida, and Jay sits on the board. “He Mehta says products offering game-based learning and that seek to engage children have caught his attention of late. “We Now these items are in vogue, and Silver’s father proved naysayers wrong.

article thumbnail

Competitive Coders Are the Future of Esports and the Rising Stars of Computer Science

Edsurge

The best of these young coders are learning to use code creatively and developing a tangible skill set that they will use in future careers. CodeCombat AI League trailer (credit: CodeCombat) A Foundation of Game-Based Learning Founded in 2013, CodeCombat was born from a simple idea: Make learning to code engaging and accessible to all.

article thumbnail

Kahoot Acquires Clever for $500M, Hoping to Expand Its Presence in the U.S.

Edsurge

The publicly traded, game-based learning company announced Thursday that it was acquiring Clever, a digital learning platform used widely among K-12 schools in the U.S. For Kahoot, which launched in 2013, the deal could be a boon. The Oslo-based company has a large global presence already, with 1.6