The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 6, 2017

Want to hear another episode on technology tools? on Corippo is the Chief Innovation Officer for CUE, leading CUE’s professional learning throughout California and Nevada. Jon keynotes, leads and designs Professional Learning experiences all over the country. Making it easier to teach vocabulary. Twitter handle: @jcorippo.

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Technology Tidbits

AUGUST 26, 2014

Game Based Learning has been rising in popularity over the years and is a great way to integrate technology in the classroom as well as help keep kids motivated for learning. Below is a cross-post from PBS LearningMedia on Gaming in the Classroom. game based learning' More than 1.5

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 29, 2015

ECM 155: EdGaming expert Kae Novak tells us how to find good learning games for kids. Stop telling kids that every game is fun. The word “game” doesn’t make learning great. Games shouldn’t be worksheets with points. There’s research behind good games. Find Good Games.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 7, 2017

Zap Zap Math is a free gamified way to teach K-8 math skills that are tied to many national standards (like Common Core). The over 150 games are fast-paced and interactive and cover over 180 math topics. Students direct their learning with an avatar (called a ‘mathling’) that identifies their work and keeps them engaged.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

MARCH 12, 2015

March 12, 2015 With more and more educators embracing game-based learning, it’s important to evaluate and choose the program that works best for you and your students. Math games' But with an abundance of.read more.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Games, however, add that fun element to make learning less of a chore. A study by Kyli White and Leah McCoy confirm that game-based learning can significantly enhance student achievement and engagment. These games are invaluable for practicing basic arithmetic skills.

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Educational Technology Guy

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

While engaging activities often make learning more exciting, they do not always translate into increased practice and improved skill development. Game-based learning, however, has been proven to engage students in a way that encourages increased practice. This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy.

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Technology Tidbits

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

As w/ the previous year''s list, more and more mobile apps are making the list as mobile learning continues to be the rising trend in education. However, that''s not to say that there isn''t a good amount of websites and Learning Management Systems showing up as well. Also, a nice place to find Common Core aligned lesson plans.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 26, 2014

The Learning Revolution Weekly Update August 26th, 2014 If a child can''t learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn. Ignacio Estrada The Learning Revolution Project highlights our own "conference 2.0" virtual and physical events and those of our over 200 partners in the learning professions.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

OCTOBER 5, 2022

We all know that games and fun learning activities are more conducive to meaningful learning experiences and a higher level of students engagement and participation. In this post, I share with you a wide variety of resources where you can search for and find fun math games to use with your students in and out of class.

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Edsurge

MAY 16, 2017

It’s one thing when master teachers successfully implement learning games in a carefully controlled research study. But engaging students through game-based learning (GBL) means little unless the games are easy to implement and effective where they matter most—in the classroom. When we launched.

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Technology Tidbits

OCTOBER 13, 2014

The reason I really love this game is that it takes a different approach to learning Math by avoiding drill a practice and focus on computational thinking as players build bridges w/ their multiplication skills. This is great for Game Based Learning as well as Differentiating Instruction, and has high replay value for students.

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Technology Tidbits

AUGUST 15, 2014

TowerStorm is a fantastic free iOS app for Game Based Learning in the subjects of Math & Literacy. As w/ any game created by the award winning company DimensionU, this game takes place in a multiplayer 3D virtual world. For more DimensionU games click here. Algebra, Vocabulary, etc.).

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Technology Tidbits

JULY 25, 2014

DimensionU is one of my favorite companies for Game Based Learning. These games take place in an interactive 3D virtual world where students strengthen their Math & Literacy skills. The games are designed for kids grades 3rd-9th and are aligned to Common Core Standards.

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Technology Tidbits

OCTOBER 15, 2014

Prodigy is a wonderful MMO educational online game for helping students Grades 1st-6th learn Math. This epic game immerses students in a fantasy world where they solve Math problems (addition, subtraction, area, etc.). Prodigy is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits. game based learning'

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eSchool News

JUNE 22, 2016

Educational technology company Oddcast launched a new version of its Voki website for teachers along with a free iOS application called Voki for Education. Avatar-based learning in the classroom not only helps students become more engaged, but speaks to a larger shift in how students consume technology while learning.

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Technology Tidbits

MARCH 27, 2014

BrainRush is one of my favorite new sites for Game Based Learning (GBL). This is a great resource for educators looking to find educational games on a wide variety of subjects such as: Math, Foreign Language, Social Studies, etc. Also, a teacher can create their own or customize an existing game to meet their needs.

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Technology Tidbits

OCTOBER 30, 2014

TowerStorm is a fantastic free iOS app/broswer based game for Game Based Learning in the subjects of Math & Literacy. As w/ any game created by the award winning company DimensionU, this game takes place in a multiplayer 3D virtual world. For more DimensionU games click here.

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Technology Tidbits

OCTOBER 1, 2014

TowerStorm is a fantastic free iOS app for Game Based Learning in the subjects of Math & Literacy. As w/ any game created by the award winning company DimensionU, this game takes place in a multiplayer 3D virtual world. For more DimensionU games click here. Algebra, Vocabulary, etc.).

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Technology Tidbits

JUNE 27, 2014

These games focus on Math & Literacy and are designed for grades 3rd-9th. These game are designed for Common Core Standards and cover a wide variety of topics for each subject. Best of all these games have high-replay, track student scores, and ideal for Game Based Learning.

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Technology Tidbits

DECEMBER 28, 2014

Prodigy is a fantastic free online Math game that is ideal for Game Based Learning. This super fun highly engaging game designed for grades 1st-6th and is aligned to Common Core Standards. Also, Prodigy is browser based and works on any device (i.e game based learning math'

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Technology Tidbits

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Prodigy is a fantastic free online Math game that is ideal for Game Based Learning. This super fun highly engaging game designed for grades 1st-6th and is aligned to Common Core Standards. Also, Prodigy is browser based and works on any device (i.e iPad or Chromebook). Below is a brief demo.

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Technology Tidbits

MAY 31, 2014

Door 24 is a fantastic app for grades 4th-8th for learning computational fluency in Math. Also, this game helps strengthen Algebra skills as well as being aligned to Common Core Standards. For my Pinterest board on Game Based Learning click here. educational apps math'

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Technology Tidbits

MARCH 30, 2014

DimensionU is one of the best companies around for Game Based Learning. These games are designed for grades 3rd-9th and are aligned to Common Core Standards. DU uses four different innovative games that immerse a player in a 3D virtual environment. Below is a list of the games. game bas'

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Technology Tidbits

DECEMBER 9, 2014

This game is ideal for Adaptive and Game Based Learning, as well as aligned to Common Core Standards. For my Pinterest board on Game Based Learning click here. educational apps game based learning geometry math' For a more detailed review check out Graphite.

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Technology Tidbits

DECEMBER 2, 2014

This game kind of reminds me of Candy Crush but instead of crushing candy you are solving Math equations. Mathtopia is geared towards El Ed learners and is aligned to Common Core Standards. game based learning math' I highly recommend checking out Mathtopia by clicking here !!!

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Technology Tidbits

APRIL 28, 2014

DimensionU is a fantastic site/apps for Game Based Learning in the areas of Math and Literacy. These innovative games take place in an interactive 3D world and are designed for grades 3rd-9th and aligned to Common Core Standard. For my Pinterest board on Game Based Learning click here.

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Technology Tidbits

JUNE 18, 2014

The reason I really love this game is that it takes a different approach to learning Math by avoiding drill a practice and focus on computational thinking as players build bridges w/ their multiplication skills. This is great for Game Based Learning as well as Differentiating Instruction, and has high replay value for students.

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Technology Tidbits

MAY 6, 2014

This is a fantastic way (and lots of times inexpensive/affordable) for students to spend some time in the summer and help prevent summer learning loss. Connections Learning - A nice collection of technology related online courses for Math and reading grades K-8th. edtech summer school top 10'

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 20, 2014

The Learning Revolution Weekly Update August 19th, 2014 Perhaps the greatest joy is learning how to motivate yourself. Floyd Maxwell The Learning Revolution Project highlights our own "conference 2.0" virtual and physical events and those of our over 200 partners in the learning professions. September 6th + 7th!

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 13, 2014

The Learning Revolution Weekly Update August 13th, 2014 A teacher who is attempting to teach without inspiring the pupil with a desire to learn is hammering on cold iron. Horace Mann The Learning Revolution Project highlights our own "conference 2.0" To subscribe to this newsletter, please sign up at the Learning Revolution.

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Technology Tidbits

AUGUST 15, 2017

DimensionU is one of my favorite companies for Game Based Learning. These games take place in an interactive 3D virtual world where students strengthen their Math/Literacy skills. The games are designed for kids grades 3rd-9th and are aligned to Common Core Standards.

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Educator Innovator

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

SimCityEDU , an Educator Innovator partner, is proudly releasing its first game-based learning and assessment product built on the popular SimCity video game platform. Designed for middle school students, the game encourages students to think critically about the challenges facing modern cities and the world around them.

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Technology Tidbits

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Prodigy is one of the best free sites around for teaching Math by using Game Based Learning. This is an excellent site/game aligned to Common Core Standards for Grades 1st-6th. Also, the game has a unique learning engine which differentiates instruction and helps students w/ problem areas.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Learning Models, Theories, and Technology: A Dictionary For 21st Century Teachers. Purpose: Improving our chance for a common language in discussing existing and emerging learning trends, model, and technology in hopes of innovation in classrooms, and collectively, education at large. Activity-Based Learning.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 30, 2016

CodeCombat , which offers an engaging platform for helping kids learn computer science (CS), has significantly enhanced its platform in time for back to school. Dozens of new levels for its Learn to Code module that extend the curriculum to 2.5 Girls in CodeCombat classrooms even learn seven percent faster than boys.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 19, 2014

The Learning Revolution Weekly Update March 18th All of life is a constant education. Eleanor Roosevelt The technologies of the Internet and the Web are reshaping where, when, and from whom we learn--and even how we think about learning. Interested in becoming a Learning Revolution Partner?

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