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Why Game Based Learning Is the Right Choice for Remote Teaching

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It’s called Game Based Learning (GBL). It simply means teachers include games in their lesson plans to teach curricular concepts. By using the games kids already love–want to play–GBL has an opportunity to turn students into lifelong learners who enjoy learning. More on Game-based Learning.

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Zap Zap Kindergarten Math–Clever, Engaging Early Math Lessons

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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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XplorLabs Fire Forensics: A Free STEM Module for Middle School Science

The CoolCatTeacher

Each learning module is designed to connect classrooms to real-world science and engineering. After testing it, I found this middle school science unit to be full of interactive video, online experiences, classroom activities, and challenges. Common Core State Standards (See more on the Fire Forensics Site ). Cost: FREE.

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Beginning the School Year with “Who I Am” Projects

User Generated Education

Most teachers and students these days know about Kahoot , a game-based learning platform that makes it easy to create, share and play learning games or trivia quizzes. Common Core State Standards – ELA. They use these materials to create LED-enhanced All About me Posters. Kahoot Selfie.

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Game Based Learning

Technology Tidbits

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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Many Education Games Are Worksheets with Points. 6 ways to find better learning games.

The CoolCatTeacher

Our 8-year old’s reading blossomed when she started playing Minecraft and watching the videos. In a good game, learning is part of the fun. Let’s find good games. 6 Ways to Find Good Games for Learning. ” It explains good games simply. Become a game master. Consider These Points?

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Top 100 Sites/Apps of 2014

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Pixel Press Floors - An amazing iOS app for Game Based Learning that allows students to create their own game by drawing. Stick Around - A great iPad app that can be used for Project Based Learning or Flipping a Lesson by creating puzzles/diagrams and having students label them. Teachley: Mt. .