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Game Based Learning in Action

The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 7, 2018

Game-based learning might not be what you think. On today’s show Matthew Farber, author of Game-Based Learning In Action: How an Expert Affinity Group Teaches with Games , talks about how to use games in the classroom effectively. With this coupon, a three grad credit course is only $359.

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10 Awesome Courses To Improve Your Online Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 19, 2020

As always, we’ll focus on the research-based best practices first. I’ve also included the links to Advancement Courses’ professional development courses that relate to this topic. This course is sponsored by Advancement Courses. This course will teach you how to plan and integrate social media into your classroom.

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Teaching History with Simulations and Game Based Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 6, 2017

History Simulations and Game Based Learning. And then of course they didn’t, and they all ganged up on them, and… So it’s just kind of crazy. The post Teaching History with Simulations and Game Based Learning appeared first on Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher helping educators be excellent every day.

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Why students love a game-based learning experience

Neo LMS

MARCH 16, 2017

However, the growing trend of gamification – defined as adding game elements to a non-game environment – has begun to inspire teachers to apply game elements to advanced grades, older age-groups and more challenging curricula. A digital game-based learning experience. Why students love game-based learning.

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How to Use Gamification for Attention-Getting and Fun Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 24, 2021

Learn how it does it, how he keeps on track with lessons, and how to avoid common mistakes when adding gamification to your classroom. Sponsor: Advancement Courses is sponsoring DonorsChoose projects from August 18 – September 24. 10 Keys to Purpose Driven Learning. Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.

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How Game-Based Learning Develops Real-World Skills

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

And that desire for change drew Vallon to Quest to Learn , a public 6-12 school in New York City focused on game-based learning. There are so many amazing ways to use games, game-like experiences and the design process to engage students. "I And, of course, it has to be mathematically accurate.

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SEL Games: Learning Life Skills Through Games

The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 16, 2022

SEL games can help you teach social-emotional learning skills and life skills. Today’s expert, Dr. Matthew Farber , gives us an interesting twist on games by integrating them with SEL. He has practical ideas for understanding and using game-based learning in the classroom. Sponsor: Advancement Courses.

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?How Game-Based Learning Encourages Growth Mindset

Edsurge

MAY 30, 2017

What’s more, game-based learning (GBL) can address some of the most common roadblocks encountered by math teachers and students alike. In some schools, intervention classes begin as early as kindergarten, laying the foundation for children's’ fixed math mindsets at a time when they are most excited about learning.

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Reflections on 50 years of Game-Based Learning (Part 3)

Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2023

More than 50 years after Don Rawitsch introduced Oregon Trail in his eighth grade class, the debate continues : Can games become a legitimate tool for learning? Proponents of game-based learning have good reason to be optimistic—but also cautious. Audience engagement poses another conundrum.

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Using Games to Help Reluctant Readers and Writers (and More)

The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Lee Graham on Episode 569 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Dr. Lee Graham is working with teachers to teach them principles of game-based learning to teach writing. Her anecdotes of classroom behavior-changing results are – pardon the pun – game-changing.

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20 Ways to Personalize Your Learning This Summer

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

Learning online will also help us become better teachers and now is the perfect time to take an online course. So, in this blog post, I’m going to share 20 teaching areas that are relevant to distance learning and why these topics might be one you choose to take a professional development course to learn this summer.

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New Research Proves Game-Based Learning Works—Here's Why That Matters

Edsurge

MARCH 6, 2017

A great deal of initial research exists about blended learning techniques such as game-based learning, but adoption has stalled because of a lack of scalable, practical techniques that have also proven effective. Enders Game by Orson Scott Card—A novel that conceptualizes a variety of game-based learning mechanics.

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Enhancing Civic Education with Game-Based Learning

EdTechTeacher

MAY 20, 2019

Therefore, how might we leverage the power of gamification and game-based learning to enhance civic education? Fortunately, online game-based learning can provide students with greater access to these experiences while also taking more traditional class simulations to the next level. Why Simulations?

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Enhancing Civic Education with Game-Based Learning

EdTechTeacher

JULY 9, 2020

Therefore, how might we leverage the power of gamification and game-based learning to enhance civic education? Fortunately, online game-based learning can provide students with greater access to these experiences while also taking more traditional class simulations to the next level. Why Simulations?

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Scholarship Opportunity for Fully Accredited Online Courses

Teacher Reboot Camp

JULY 2, 2018

I’m excited to announce that on July 5th my two new online courses begin, Methodologies for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages , and Connected Educators: Harnessing the Power of Social Media for Professional Development. Get your copy of Hacking Digital Learning , The 30 Goals Challenge , or Learning to Go.

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Scholarship Opportunity for Fully Accredited Online Courses

Teacher Reboot Camp

JULY 2, 2018

I’m excited to announce that on July 5th my two new online courses begin, Methodologies for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages , and Connected Educators: Harnessing the Power of Social Media for Professional Development. Get your copy of Hacking Digital Learning , The 30 Goals Challenge , or Learning to Go.

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Try SplashLearn for Summer Learning and Fall Success

The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 29, 2021

SplashLearn is offering different ways to help children catch up or get ahead this summer: Learning Program – which kids can use for independent learning at home on their devices. . Splash Summer Camp Courses for Student Success. This summer, many parents are looking for ways to help their children have fun and learn.

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8 reasons game-based learning is growing

eSchool News

JULY 27, 2020

Revenue for game-based learning and education is projected to reach more than $24 billion by 2024, according to a new market forecast. Metaari’s 2019-2024 Global Game-based Learning Market study , released by Serious Play Conference, notes that growth in AI game-based learning also is expected to skyrocket, analysts say.

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How to Roll Out Game-Based Learning—and Boost Engagement—in Your Classroom

Edsurge

APRIL 3, 2017

When Vadim Polikov—my childhood friend and a successful entrepreneur—approached me with a game-based learning business idea in the summer of 2015, I jumped at the idea. . Many of the teachers described the games as “transformative.”. Check out our list of 31 game-based learning resources for educators.

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8 things pushing the growth of game-based learning

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Revenue for game-based learning and education is projected to reach more than $24 billion by 2024, according to a new market forecast. Metaari’s 2019-2024 Global Game-based Learning Market study , released by Serious Play Conference, notes that growth in AI game-based learning also is expected to skyrocket, analysts say.

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Dallas Independent School District Approves CoderZ and RoboXFor Pre-engineering and Robotics Certification Programs

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

In addition to giving their students access to the two game-based learning platforms, Dallas ISD educators will be able choose to implement the fully-integrated curricula and professional development that accompanies each platform. About Intelitek Intelitek is at the forefront of training for STEM and CTE. education for CTE.

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The Future of eLearning - 10 Trends To Be Aware Of

ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 24, 2019

Backing up the concepts behind adaptive learning, AI is not only able to guide students through courses, but it can also help inform learning predictions and on-the-fly personalization. Referred to as gamification, or game-based learning, this facet of eLearning attempts to make education fun!

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10 Ways to Rejuvenate and Learn This Summer

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 16, 2022

This blog post will give some recommendations about what you need to do to feel rejuvenated and point to some courses that will help you do that. Advancement Courses sponsored this blog post. If I’ve learned anything from my broken foot, it is that there are things only I can do for myself. Let’s splash ahead! Not just tired.

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9 Ideas for Ending the School Year Well

The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 2, 2022

Advancement Courses - Podcast Sponsor. Advancement Courses is my preferred professional development provider. Last year when I needed to take a college CEU course, I chose Advancement Courses and learned so much about teaching computer science in the classroom. Click Here to Look at Courses.

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Leveling Up: How Digital Game-Based Learning Is Altering Education

EdNews Daily

OCTOBER 20, 2016

At the turn of the 21st century, public interest in games as learning tools took hold. In the eyes of digital game-based learning proponents, the general public and today’s teachers finally understood something that students and educational researchers knew all along. The Basics of Digital Game-Based Learning.

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eSports: The Growing Extra-Curricular Activity NOW!

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 25, 2020

Sponsor: This show is sponsored by Advancement Courses. Advancement Courses is a leader in online professional development, with over 280 courses in 20 different subjects, including topics like online instruction, social-emotional learning, and diversity, equity and inclusion. Subscribe to the Show Get Credit!

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Meet the Inspiring Teacher Scholarship Recipient, Jamil Ahmed

Teacher Reboot Camp

JULY 9, 2018

We recently began the summer session of my new online courses. Below is the bio and an excerpt from the personal statement of Jamil Ahmed, a teacher from Bangladesh, who was the recipient of the Connected Educators: Harnessing the Power of Social Media for Professional Development course scholarship.

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Teach Reading with WORD Force: Fun Games Kids Love

The CoolCatTeacher

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

WORD Force is a research-based early literacy course that is free for teachers. All opinions are my own. What Reading Skills Does WORD Force Teach?

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7 Best financial literacy games for students to try out in April

Neo LMS

APRIL 12, 2022

Also, there are many financial literacy games that teachers can try out, which are a great way to get students interested in this topic! . Many schools across the United States are starting to include personal finance courses as part of high school graduation requirements. Finding the best ways to teach financial literacy to students.

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Top e-learning trends to keep an eye on in 2020

Neo LMS

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Game-based learning. Leveraging gamification and game-based learning is also not new; it’s probably one of the oldest trends actually. This drives learner engagement, boosts retention rates and reduces the course dropout rates. Read more: 3 Gamification principles for a gamified learning environment.

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5 Simple Ways to Improve Teacher Professional Development

The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 20, 2017

If project based learning works – do it. In my opinion, if you can’t teach me about game based learning by using games, you’re not qualified to teach game based learning. Books, Videos, Courses, and Conferences. ” Kaizen is a mindset.

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Augmented Reality Lessons You Can Use Now

The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 22, 2021

Sponsor : Advancement Courses’ Tournament of Teachers bracket challenge is back again for the fourth year in a row and voting is now open from March 22 to March 31. Presently, beginning in January 2019, Mitch became US COO of 3DBear, a Finnish EdTech company that uses Augmented Reality to motivate students to engage and learn deeply.

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The neuroscience of play, games, and learning (and why Fortnite might not be so bad)

The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Today he talks about the neuroscience of play, games, and learning in the classroom. (We Advancement Courses has more than 200 graduate level online professional development courses for K-12 teachers. You can take these courses for continuing education, salary advancement, or recertification. Listen to the Show.

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Google Extends Digital Literacy Training to Teachers

EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

By Meghan Bogardus Cortez The tech giant’s Be Internet Awesome campaign now includes a free course for teachers.

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Can Designing Video Games Help Kids Gain Hard and Soft Skills?

Edsurge

JANUARY 31, 2019

Isaacs, an educator at William Annin Middle School in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, teaches two classes on designing video games: a semester-long elective for eighth graders and a six-week course for seventh graders. Why video games? But Isaacs tries to incorporate a wide range of disciplines in his gaming classes.

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Game-Based Learning: How to get Started

EdTechTeam

JULY 2, 2020

Game-Based Learning is an experiential approach to education that uses games to engage and motivate students in the learning process. One of the key researchers in the field of Game-Based Learning is James Paul Gee, who has outlined 36 principles of good learning that can be found in games.

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How edtech supports the success of the Nordic Education

Neo LMS

MAY 30, 2019

Student involvement and game-based learning. It is typical that every fall, parents and their children’s kindergarten teacher meet to design and discuss an individualized learning map for their children. Read more: Why students love a game-based learning experience.

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Benton County Schools Chooses Intelitek’s SmartCIM 4.0 for New CIM Lab Funded by Tennessee’s Innovative School Models program

eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Intelitek and Learning Labs, Inc., Intelitek will also offer access to its complete training library of more than 100 courses, so instructors will have the option of combining CIM-specific courses with other Intelitek courses to build a comprehensive Career and Technical Education solution. education for CTE.

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6 Digital tools that encourage computational thinking

Neo LMS

DECEMBER 16, 2021

This framework focuses on turning students from consumers to content creators through game-based learning and computational thinking (CT) skills while developing their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Read more: STEAM: STEM plus Arts, for a more enriching learning experience.

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How to Create Massive Multiplayer Kahoot Games

The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 14, 2021

You’ll be able to use what you learn for any multiplayer gaming you want to hold across your school, district, or even across the world. Sponsor: Advancement Courses’ Tournament of Teachers is here! He also shares the software he uses and tips to get started.

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5 Basic ingredients to online learning success

Neo LMS

AUGUST 8, 2017

We already have online courses, learning management systems , online collaboration tools, apps for all sorts of classroom activities, and so on, and so forth. E-learning is part of today’s education and will probably be a bigger part of it in the future. Game-based learning design.

Online Learning

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Meet the Inspiring Teacher Scholarship Recipient, Jamil Ahmed

Teacher Reboot Camp

JULY 9, 2018

We recently began the summer session of my new online courses. Below is the bio and an excerpt from the personal statement of Jamil Ahmed, a teacher from Bangladesh, who was the recipient of the Connected Educators: Harnessing the Power of Social Media for Professional Development course scholarship.

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5 Creative “Googley” Tech Tools to Get Kids Creating

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 24, 2018

Today’s Sponsor: Advancement Courses. From now until September 28, Advancement Courses, an online provider of professional development for K-12 teachers, is donating 10% of their sales to funding DonorChoose.org projects. AND, if you are in need of PD, 10-Minute Teacher listeners get 20% off any online courses with code COOL20.

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Using Amusement Parks, Mud Runs, and Escape Rooms to Inspire Your Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 19, 2019

John is the author of EDrenaline Rush: Game-changing Student Engagement Inspired by Theme Parks, Mud Runs, and Escape Rooms. AND if you need some awesome PD, 10 Minute Teacher listeners get 20% off any online courses with the code COOL20. So, go to advancementcourses.com/coolcat to learn more and use the code COOL20.

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Game Based Learning in Action

10 Awesome Courses To Improve Your Online Classroom

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Teaching History with Simulations and Game Based Learning

Why students love a game-based learning experience

How to Use Gamification for Attention-Getting and Fun Learning

How Game-Based Learning Develops Real-World Skills

SEL Games: Learning Life Skills Through Games

?How Game-Based Learning Encourages Growth Mindset

Reflections on 50 years of Game-Based Learning (Part 3)

Using Games to Help Reluctant Readers and Writers (and More)

20 Ways to Personalize Your Learning This Summer

New Research Proves Game-Based Learning Works—Here's Why That Matters

Enhancing Civic Education with Game-Based Learning

Enhancing Civic Education with Game-Based Learning

Scholarship Opportunity for Fully Accredited Online Courses

Scholarship Opportunity for Fully Accredited Online Courses

Try SplashLearn for Summer Learning and Fall Success

8 reasons game-based learning is growing

How to Roll Out Game-Based Learning—and Boost Engagement—in Your Classroom

8 things pushing the growth of game-based learning

Dallas Independent School District Approves CoderZ and RoboXFor Pre-engineering and Robotics Certification Programs

The Future of eLearning - 10 Trends To Be Aware Of

10 Ways to Rejuvenate and Learn This Summer

9 Ideas for Ending the School Year Well

Leveling Up: How Digital Game-Based Learning Is Altering Education

eSports: The Growing Extra-Curricular Activity NOW!

Meet the Inspiring Teacher Scholarship Recipient, Jamil Ahmed

Teach Reading with WORD Force: Fun Games Kids Love

7 Best financial literacy games for students to try out in April

Top e-learning trends to keep an eye on in 2020

5 Simple Ways to Improve Teacher Professional Development

Augmented Reality Lessons You Can Use Now

The neuroscience of play, games, and learning (and why Fortnite might not be so bad)

Google Extends Digital Literacy Training to Teachers

Can Designing Video Games Help Kids Gain Hard and Soft Skills?

Game-Based Learning: How to get Started

How edtech supports the success of the Nordic Education

Benton County Schools Chooses Intelitek’s SmartCIM 4.0 for New CIM Lab Funded by Tennessee’s Innovative School Models program

6 Digital tools that encourage computational thinking

How to Create Massive Multiplayer Kahoot Games

5 Basic ingredients to online learning success

Meet the Inspiring Teacher Scholarship Recipient, Jamil Ahmed

5 Creative “Googley” Tech Tools to Get Kids Creating

Using Amusement Parks, Mud Runs, and Escape Rooms to Inspire Your Classroom

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