The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 20, 2017

This is a contribution to Cathy Rubin’s Global Search for Education Top Global Teacher Blogger’s Column. In my own experience, I remember sitting through a class on differentiated instruction. If project based learning works – do it. An Instructional Coach. ” Kaizen is a mindset.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Sylvia Duckworth (@ sylviaduckworth ) is a leading sketch note artist in education today. Her new book Sketchnotes for Educators: 100 Inspiring Illustrations for Lifelong Learners is a MUST BUY for every teacher and administrator. SMART Learning Suite is today’s sponsor. Sylvia Duckworth’s Book, Sketchnotes for Educators.

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MIND Research Institute

AUGUST 25, 2020

The “Theory of Action” upon which I based this entire remedial strategy is fundamentally flawed, and my fear is that this same mistake will be repeated at a vast scale as districts try and grapple with the educational challenge posed by the impact of COVID-19. Let’s call this flawed theory of action the “Swiss Cheese Model of Learning.”

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Technology Tidbits

MARCH 17, 2014

This is going to be one of my most ambitious posts yet, as I have curated a gigantic list of my favorite sites/apps for Game Based Learning (a.k.a I''ve done posts on educational iOS Apps and Educational Online Games but I have never combined the two and curated a list that specifically deals w/ GBL.

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Technology Tidbits

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

While there are lots of ways this can be done and lots of tools that educators can use to accomplish this, there are many sites that can help facilitate the process. Also, the "Go Interactive" features allows teachers to collaborate w/ students in real-time and gauge student understanding to differentiate instruction.

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Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2024

At the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) , one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the United States, we constantly plan new educational programs, prioritizing equitable access and ensuring students graduate prepared for success in college, career and life. Read the other articles here and here.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Billy Krakower (@ wkrakower ), co-author of 140 Twitter Tips for Educators, is a co-moderator of a weekly Twitter discussion for current and emerging school leaders called #Satchat. Get a 45-day free trial of SmartLab Game-Based Learning Software. SMART Learning Suite is today’s sponsor. SmartLab – [link].

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Technology Tidbits

AUGUST 6, 2013

While there are lots of ways this can be done and lots of tools that educators can use to accomplish this, there are many sites that can help facilitate the process. Also, the "Go Interactive" features allows teachers to collaborate w/ students in real-time and gauge student understanding to differentiate instruction.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

” SMART Learning Suite is today’s sponsor. Register for my free Differentiating Instruction with Technology webinar sponsored by SMART Learning Suite next Thursday, February 9 at 4pm. ” Get your 45-day free Trial of Smart Lab for Game-Based Learning. David Geurin.

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techlearning

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Today, IXL Learning , the K-12 personalized learning platform, announced it has acquired ABCya , the creator of more than 400 educational computer games and apps for kids. Since 2004, ABCya has provided students from pre-K to 5th grade with access to hundreds of educational games and apps.

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Technology Tidbits

MARCH 11, 2014

Answerables is a wonderful new innovative site/game that is perfect for Game Based Learning (or more accurate Game Based Learning meets Learning Management System). What makes this so great for education that is the safe/COPPA compliant environment that Answerables provides.

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Technology Tidbits

MARCH 15, 2021

Teachers can control the learning remotely or just allow Socrates to adjust automatically - making it a perfect tool for teachers with closed classrooms. Socrates is an innovate new site where educators can seamlessly differentiate instruction for each student through a unique game based learning system.

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Technology Tidbits

DECEMBER 16, 2020

SplashLearn is an ideal learning tool to use for teachers and parents because of the educational portal. This portal/dashboard allows educators/parents to create and manage student accounts, track/manage progress, generate detailed reports that can emailed, and even set daily schedules.

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Technology Tidbits

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Fluentkey is an innovative site for teaching a foreign language by combining Game Based Learning w/ Flipped Learning. This is done through interactive animated videos where students then play games, quizzes, or practice speaking to learn a language.

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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

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Teachers can control the learning remotely or just allow Socrates to adjust automatically - making it a perfect tool for teachers with closed classrooms. Socrates is an innovate new site where educators can seamlessly differentiate instruction for each student through a unique game based learning system.

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Technology Tidbits

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

While there are lots of ways this can be done and lots of tools that educators can use to accomplish this, there are many sites that can help facilitate the process. Also, the "Go Interactive" features allows teachers to collaborate w/ students in real-time and gauge student understanding to differentiate instruction.

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Technology Tidbits

JANUARY 27, 2021

SplashLearn is an ideal learning tool to use for teachers and parents because of the educational portal. This portal/dashboard allows educators/parents to create and manage student accounts, track/manage progress, generate detailed reports that can emailed, and even set daily schedules.

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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. For my Pinterest board on Game Based Learning click here.

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Technology Tidbits

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Gimkit is an excellent game based learning solution that makes it easy for educators to assess learning and differentiate instruction. This is done through fun educational games that even students can help create and use for self paced learning.

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Technology Tidbits

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Socrates is an innovate new site where educators can seamlessly differentiate instruction for each student through a unique game based learning system.

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Technology Tidbits

JANUARY 27, 2021

Gimkit is an excellent game based learning solution that makes it easy for educators to assess learning and differentiate instruction. This is done through fun educational games that even students can help create and use for self paced learning.

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Technology Tidbits

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Monsters vs Fractions is an excellent site for learning fractions through game based learning. This is a super-fun online or iOS environment where students select through a number of games (i.e. Portal Machine, Catapult, Fractonium Mine). I highly recommend checking out Monsters vs Fractions by clicking here !!!

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Technology Tidbits

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

SplashLearn is an ideal learning tool to use for teachers and parents because of the educational portal. This portal/dashboard allows educators/parents to create and manage student accounts, track/manage progress, generate detailed reports that can emailed, and even set daily schedules.

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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. Best of all is the teacher portal which allows for educators to assess students and get instant real-time reporting.

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Technology Tidbits

APRIL 11, 2014

The this works is the educators creates a free account and then the students join a session via a browser based device (this is great for mobile devices). The educator then asks qu estions (i.e. This is a great tool for differentiating instruction as educators can find which areas that specific students may need help in.

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Technology Tidbits

AUGUST 11, 2020

Monsters vs Fractions is an excellent site for learning fractions through game based learning. This is a super-fun online or iOS environment where students select through a number of games (i.e. Portal Machine, Catapult, Fractonium Mine). I highly recommend checking out Monsters vs Fractions by clicking here !!!

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Technology Tidbits

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Arcademics is a wonderful site for educators looking to integrate game based learning into their K-8 classrooms. Arcademics games cover subjects such as Math, Reading, Geography, and more. I highly recommend checking out Arcademics by clicking here !!!

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Technology Tidbits

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

SplashLearn is an ideal learning tool to use for teachers and parents because of the educational portal. This portal/dashboard allows educators/parents to create and manage student accounts, track/manage progress, generate detailed reports that can emailed, and even set daily schedules.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 10, 2018

Department of Education as well as other federal departments, with support from the Entertainment Software Association. The gathering was also a warm-up act for a two-day Institute of Education Sciences research conference. encourag[ing] a broad audience to consider game development as an important learning strategy.”

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Technology Tidbits

JUNE 18, 2014

This is great for Game Based Learning as well as Differentiating Instruction, and has high replay value for students. For my Pinterest board on Educational iOS Apps click here. differentiated instruction educational apps iPad math' Also, Teachly is aligned to Common Core Standards.

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Technology Tidbits

SEPTEMBER 27, 2014

Answerables is a wonderful new innovative site/game that is perfect for Game Based Learning (or more accurate Game Based Learning meets Learning Management System). What makes this so great for education that is the safe/COPPA compliant environment that Answerables provides.

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Technology Tidbits

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Teachers can control the learning remotely or just allow Socrates to adjust automatically - making it a perfect tool for teachers with closed classrooms. Socrates is an innovate new site where educators can seamlessly differentiate instruction for each student through a unique game based learning system.

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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

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. iPads/Chromebooks). . iPads/Chromebooks).

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Technology Tidbits

APRIL 28, 2014

Answerables is a wonderful site that is a cross between Game Based Learning meets a Learning Management System. This is an innovative place where educators can "Gamify" a lesson and have their students collaborative learn in a safe 3D dimensional environment (think Second Life for kids).

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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.). game based learning' I highly recommend checking out Prodigy by clicking here !!!

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