Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The focus of our talk was on game-based learning -- in particular, tabletop role-playing games in education, and KyEdRPG ! Last weekend, I had the good fortune to virtually meet Melody McAllister and be her guest on the Growth Over Grades podcast, produced by SpacesEDU. The episode is scheduled to drop February 29.

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User Generated Education

AUGUST 9, 2024

I heard about Rosebud AI, a new AI-driven game making platform, via social media during Spring, 2024. I got excited as I love creating online games, coding, and using artificial intelligence, and also love having my students do so, too.

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Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2024

Selecting a collaborative and nonviolent platform for introducing esports into the curriculum can stimulate creativity and teamwork among students, as evidenced by our choice to employ game-based learning tools for creative competitions.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Finally, by December 2024, it was ready for students. Challenges included trying to figure out how to consistently provide air conditioning to the space, to make sure its high performing computers didn't overheat. Vendors such as Creative-Image Technologies and Extron helped make Western manifest their vision.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

K-12 tech innovation is driving a paradigm shift in education, embracing interactive tools, personalized learning, and digital resources to prepare students for the challenges and opportunities of the evolving global landscape. What are the educational technology trends in 2024? What does education look like in 2024?

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 19, 2023

You know, we're looking at what 2024, I think is what I read last. Vicki Davis (02:38.929) Hmm. Hmm-hmm-hmm. Vicki Davis (02:53.228) So in June, as you know, Apple announced their, I guess, AR glasses, which aren't out yet. So it's interesting that they're going with augmented reality versus meta, which went, of course, full VR.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Seely believed strongly in evidence-based practices from the start, but the launch of Shelby County's Profile of a Graduate in 2017 helped spur her journey toward centering student agency and competency-based education in her own classroom. Playing TTRPGs is a part of Seely's household family fun.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2024

Key points: Putting play into lessons is easy if teachers get creative 4 keys for unlocking student curiosity and critical thinking 6 trends to watch in K-12 schools in 2024 For more news on play in learning, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub As a longtime educator, I’ve witnessed firsthand the incredible benefits that play can have in a K–8 classroom. (..)

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Kitaboo on EdTech

JUNE 5, 2024

Navigating Key Trends in Virtual Education The Increased Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) Increased Reliance on Mobile and Microlearning Video Learning Takes Advantage of Mobile Learning An Increased Reliance on Game-Based Learning A Greater Focus on Upskilling II.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 17, 2017

million computing jobs by 2024. Problems (that we all know about) Educators across the globe are increasingly familiar with the staggering statistics: Between 2010 and 2020, STEM jobs growth will outpace all other jobs at 1 8.7% , leading to an estimated 1.1

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

D & D has some changes and expansions coming up, such as the Spelljammer sourcebook which allows your characters to play in outer space, and a playtest of a new backwards-compatible edition that will be launched in 2024. What are some things about D & D that keep you excited about the game? I love to geek out about stuff!

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

APRIL 8, 2024

Start Here could offer teachers a great opportunity to adapt a simple, flexible game mechanic for their classrooms! Materials will begin shipping in June 2024. For more information on acquiring the game, click here. The Epic Space Race Simulation is a highly well-reviewed board game that has been around for several years.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

AUGUST 14, 2024

In the last month, I've been fortunate to attend two conferences, and from both I've gotten good ideas for digital and game-based learning. Play Make Learn 2024 Play Make Learn is an annual conference first started in 2017, and is held at the beautiful University of Wisconsin campus in Madison, Wisconsin.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Fast-forward to 2024, marking the game’s 50th anniversary. They even joined a support group for parents of kids who played D&D! Looking back, it’s a little funny, but it also highlights how different things were back then.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

This elective would eventually not only grow to include students who are not Academic Team members, but also in sheer numbers; in 2023-2024, the roster is over ninety students, split by grade level into three classes, and SCMS math teacher Michelle Gross joined Chad and Sarah to become the third teacher to lead a section.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

DECEMBER 23, 2024

What is a megagame (sometimes stylized as "Mega Game," "Megagame" or "MegaGame")? Gen Con's 2024 program defined them thusly: "Combining aspects of board games and [ Live Action Role Playing ], megagames often involve dozens of players weaving interconnected storylines through multiple stages of play.

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