Educational Technology Guy

JULY 18, 2019

The Future of STEM Education: 5 Innovative Ideas About to Break Through by Kate Began With our world becoming increasingly technology-driven, there is growing demand for workers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. STEM education will only become more important moving forward.

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Edsurge

MAY 30, 2017

Like gaming, learning math requires grit and persistence—cornerstones of growth mindset—and is grounded in problem solving, flexible thinking, and pattern recognition. The same kind of tenacity is crucial when learning math. Gamers embrace challenges and use mistakes to learn.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

But the reality is also that we’re going to have to prepare for a fall that – whatever it looks like – will include an online learning component. Even if we go back to face-to-face learning, we will all have to be prepared to teach online, and the best way to do this is to first educate ourselves with research and pedagogy.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Kelly, a two-time recipient of the Canadian Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence in STEM, believes that mission- and game-based learning are ideal for captivating students across the curriculum, not just in technology class. EdSurge: You talk a lot about mission-based learning. And he should know.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

There are a number of ways to make math more collaborative and fun, including shifting the emphasis from procedures to discourse, embracing game-based learning, and using data to continually adapt tools to students’ needs. Game-based and play-based learning Game-based learning is different from gamification.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2015

Classroom Game-based Learning Leadership Management STEM' Frank Smith Author Jane McGonigal and MakerBot’s Yuri Salnikoff led the first two keynotes of the conference.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

I have to do a lot of the same strategic thinking that I enjoyed doing in that game.” He also ponders whether games can both teach and measure 21st-century skills, considers the barriers to a broader use of GBL in schools and discusses the not-so-mysterious motivational power of Pokemon. It’s usually, “This game is hard.

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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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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 8, 2015

By Tommy Peterson Many K–12 educators remain enthusiastic about game-based learning despite a report that adoption has stalled.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 29, 2021

Personalize learning and make it fun for students. 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. . This summer, many parents are looking for ways to help their children have fun and learn.

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Edsurge

MAY 15, 2024

STEM identity can last a lifetime and help students thrive in school, future careers and life. Inclusive STEM programs widen job opportunities for the growing technology sector, support students in building digital literacy skills and empower young people to become creators — not just consumers — of technology.

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Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2024

Innovative STEM programming requires a willingness to adopt emerging tools and technologies, as well as methodologies like project-based learning. We saw an opportunity to use Minecraft Education as a project-based learning tool in computer science, which is how Level Up Los Angeles was born.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 11, 2016

Learning is a game where students level up and earn experience points. Kevin is using game based learning and every cutting edge tool you can imagine to ignite curiosity and spur on student achievement. Brainchase is a journey of online learning and treasure hunting. Does this sound like a dream? Hi friends.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 24, 2018

Generally speaking, this free interactive STEM lab takes 2-4 days to complete and includes extension science experiments that you could add to the unit. Fire Forensics: A Free STEM Module for Middle School Science. Each learning module is designed to connect classrooms to real-world science and engineering.

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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. Dallas ISD administrators and educators can learn more by visiting: [link].

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MIND Research Institute

JANUARY 22, 2019

Game-based learning and gamification at immediate glance may seem like similar and interchangeable terms. While both terms combine games and learning, the difference lies in how game elements are integrated into the learning experience. What is Game-based Learning?

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 27, 2020

In his prior role as a Computer Science teacher, he created a custom-made curriculum, using elements of game design and game-based learning, to captivate and engage his students. Mike is a sought after keynote speaker who challenges educators to never stop learning.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 2, 2021

Whether we are in virtual, hybrid, or in-person learning, it is important to have a variety of tools that help us transition between these spaces and expand the when and where learning happens. In what ways can I use digital tools to design more active learning experiences for my students? Collaborative storytelling.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 6, 2025

In a TEDx talk titled The Super Mario Effect–Tricking Your Brain into Learning More , Mark Rober highlighted how video games like Super Mario can motivate people to achieve their goals by viewing failures as learning opportunities. Many educational games fall into this category.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MARCH 20, 2022

As they are learning, give students the opportunity to articulate their thought process of how they came up with their solution to a puzzle. The post Video Game-Based Learning: How To Teach With Portal 2 appeared first on TeachThought.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Computational thinking is an innovative approach to teaching that redesigns the STEM and ELA curriculums on a new framework. 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.

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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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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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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 29, 2017

Today Dr. Michelle Zimmerman @mrzphd talks about social emotional learning and education technology. FutureFit aligns social emotional learning and character education with your traditional subjects of math, language arts, sciences and more for grades K-12. Edtech and Social Emotional Learning. What’s the deal with that?

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Edsurge

MARCH 4, 2019

Looking for innovative ways to bring computational thinking and computer science skills to your STEM classes? MINECRAFT: EDUCATION EDITION might be just the teaching tool for you, whether you’re an experienced player or are just learning about Minecraft.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 14, 2021

Today’s guest, George Pearce, talks about how he streams Kahoot games, handles security and privacy, fights bots that allow cheating and attack his Kahoot games, and also how he deals with a lag to make game competitions more equitable even when hundreds of miles separate the learners. Twitter: @GPearceWSD.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 3, 2018

From augmented reality to game-based learning and online portfolios, she has a variety of ideas to share about how she amps up her science teaching with technology. SPONSOR: Join a Free Personalized Learning Session with Me and TextHelp! Get ready to talk about Personalized Learning.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2018

Thanks to the latest Microsoft updates, creating an innovative learning environment has now gotten easier. From additional Learning Tools for OneNote to a new way to use Minecraft: Education Edition , these new developments stem directly from the needs of Microsoft’s most important consumers.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Helen Kardiasmenos uses games to teach almost every subject in her early elementary classroom in Australia. In today’s episode, she shares what she’s doing and how her students are learning. Today’s Sponsor: Really Good Stuff Digital Learning Collection. The Really Good Stuff Digital Learning Collection is here!

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Edsurge

APRIL 22, 2019

Imagine learning math and science from the perspective of a middle or high school student. But the simple truth is that these books of isolated facts and abstract ideas have never been the way people have truly learned to view the world scientifically.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2015

Frank Smith A game-based learning event, executive summit and hands-on sessions are highlights of the opening day of the conference. Classroom Collaboration Curriculum Game-based Learning Hardware Leadership Management Mobility Notebooks Online Learning Policies STEM Tablets'

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 12, 2018

Thirty-three-year Presidential Award Winning science teacher Glen Westbroek believes in creating active learning experiences in his science classroom. Today we kick off science week on the 10-Minute Teacher talking about active learning, Next Generation Science Standards, and what an engaging science classroom looks like. Listen Now.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

APRIL 23, 2025

As a former high school English teacher, a big fan of game-based learning, and a person with a keen interest in how artificial intelligence can positively impact student learning, I'm delighted when an edtech tool ticks off all three boxes. Friends, I give you two such tools: WeWillWrite and Short Answer.

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Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

This is Western's first school year as a district-wide magnet program, with four learning pathways: Culinary Science, Public Health Discoveries (Data Science), Computer Science, and - as the most relevant pathway for their arena - Digital Design and Gaming Development. Late last year, a video came across my LinkedIn feed.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JULY 25, 2017

Transcript of Episode 112: 23 GSuite Ideas to Excite Your Students about Learning with Eric Curts. See Eric’s blog post on emojis in Google docs to learn how to do this. Never stop learning. For information on the guests and items mentioned in this show, scroll down to the bottom of this post. *. Download the transcript.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Brian Aspinall, author of Code Breaker : 15+ Ways to Get Started with Coding, shares how students from kindergarten to high school can start to learn coding. SPONSOR: Join a Free Personalized Learning Session with Me and TextHelp! Get ready to talk about Personalized Learning. Enjoy Hour of Code week! Stream by clicking here.

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 15, 2019

In e-learning settings, students need the motivation to meet their educational goals and to enjoy a complete e-learning experience. And sadly, some students can easily lose their motivation to learn when they’re in a setting without face-to-face interaction. Read more: A call for more visual learning elements in schools.

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