The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

So, in order to prepare for the inevitable blended learning for this fall, the first professional development goal for all of us should be to make sure we have mastered blended learning. Game-Based Learning Game-Based Learning (GBL) isn’t only about having an activity based on points.

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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.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 29, 2021

For parents who want a solid review of math fundamentals for a grade level to refresh math skills and close any existing learning gaps before school reopens. This unconventional and fun learning experience uses games and activities to keep students engaged while teaching them important math skills.

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MIND Research Institute

APRIL 19, 2017

For something to be a game… we expect something to push back at us.". Greg Toppo, K-12 Education Reporter, USA Today, and author of “The Game Believes in You: How Digital Play Can Make Our Kids Smarter”. Student Engagement: The Difference a Game Makes. If school were a game, would students want to play it?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 6, 2025

Improved cognitive development Other studies have found games that encourage critical thinking and problem-solving can improve students ability to process and retain information–essential components of literacy education. Many educational games fall into this category.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 15, 2024

Welcome to another episode of the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast, where today we're diving into the game-changing world of scholastic esports. The reasons are not only that they are fun but they are making a positive impact on a generation of students whose favorite sport is video games.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2023

Competing [in a game] doesn’t work as motivation for every student. But even as gamification has become a shorthand for engagement, edtech companies have found it challenging to draw a clear distinction between learning and just having fun. But it also can’t offer boring bits of information interspersed with fun games.

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Edsurge

JUNE 21, 2022

The best of these young coders are learning to use code creatively and developing a tangible skill set that they will use in future careers. CodeCombat AI League trailer (credit: CodeCombat) A Foundation of Game-Based Learning Founded in 2013, CodeCombat was born from a simple idea: Make learning to code engaging and accessible to all.

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eSchool News

APRIL 7, 2017

Games : There’s a lot to be said for gaming in specific areas of education, like for learning how to code or applying mathematical concepts to real-life technology. Read more about VR in education here , as well as how some schools are seeing massive STEM gains with VR here. Better Option?

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EdTechTeacher

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Students and their parents will search for alternatives to brick-and-mortar learning and traditional pen-and-paper, teacher-centered learning. More immersive alternatives will emerge, such as the STEM metaverse for children aged 6-14 that leverages live virtual multiplayer gaming to learn science topics.

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MIND Research Institute

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Here's a look at some proven methods for addressing math anxiety in the classroom and beyond: Understanding How the Brain Learns Neuroscience tells us that learning happens most effectively when it's active and engaging—that meaningful, lasting learning stems from productive struggle.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2018

Working in tech and media for the past 20 years, I’ve seen some of these changes firsthand, and one thing has proven consistently true: Engagement is critical when learning new information and mastering new skills. Incorporating gaming into education doesn’t necessarily mean more screen time.

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The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 18, 2018

We hear a lot of talk now in Ed Tech circles about how we can get these students engaged and speak a language that they’re speaking. We bring these students into a virtual world. Mary: Yeah, there’s still quite a few educators, especially out in the trenches, using Open Sim. Sometimes it’s a hard concept to describe.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2018

Many educators find that gamifying learning keeps students engaged. BreakoutEDU , for example, is an educational game platform that includes a curated set of physical materials—think padlocks, boxes and invisible ink—and activities across a wide range of subjects and grade levels. Watch an AR Breakout tutorial.

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MIND Research Institute

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

If your school has ST Math® , a powerful visual instructional program that leverages the brain's innate spatial-temporal reasoning ability to solve mathematical problems, you can encourage students to use the program at home over break with a fun, fall break challenge. The Big List of Board Games that Inspire Mathematical Thinking.

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Educator Innovator

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

StoriumEdu is a new game-based learning system that gets students motivated and excited about writing. It seems like games are everywhere in the classroom these days. From science to math to engineering, game-based learning is enjoying a renaissance. Perhaps this shouldn’t be surprising.

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Educator Innovator

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

StoriumEdu is a new game-based learning system that gets students motivated and excited about writing. It seems like games are everywhere in the classroom these days. From science to math to engineering, game-based learning is enjoying a renaissance. Perhaps this shouldn’t be surprising.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

–Carol DeFuria, President & CEO, VHS Learning. As schools continue adjusting to the return to classrooms, educators are searching for ways to reignite student engagement and collaboration. AR and VR, for instance, brings a fun element to a lesson and can help students develop critical thinking skills.

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Edsurge

APRIL 17, 2019

million by February 2014 for a game to teach kids social-emotional learning. This could change the way students engage with science,” he said. Electronic Arts founder Trip Hawkins raised $9.3 Both efforts have largely gone dark. Others believe he’s still driven by that original vision.

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Fractus Learning

JANUARY 12, 2017

Her classroom was, and remains, a lively and engaged place for learning across many platforms. How does digital learning work with electives? An art teacher I am working with has students bring laptops from a STEM lab with them to art class. This is another frequently asked question.

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 10, 2016

100+ Game Based Learning Resources to Get Started in Your Classroom From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Games are fun. Game based learning excites learning in my classroom. Game Based Learning in My Classroom. By Jennifer Roland.

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MindShift

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

An increasing number of educators are finding that collaborative, hands-on learning requires a different type of space than most traditional classrooms offer, and that the learning environment greatly impacts both pedagogy and student engagement.

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EdNews Daily

MAY 31, 2016

million, on the heels of their official market launch and initial game release due June 1st, 2016, raising the total investment to nearly $2 million. Triseum has grown to over thirty staff, incorporating former Texas A&M University students, professors and leading experts in game development from around the country.

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2025

After all, its easy to imagine how technologies such as AI tools, robots, VR headsets , and computers, for example, can be used to support learning in these settings. When doing professional development, emphasize how much kids love playing games. But gymnasiums?

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 30, 2025

But what if you're a teacher and you're not engaged and just don't have your heart in the classroom like you need to? And let's look at a powerful example of student engagement in a difficult STEM subject with Andrew vanden Heuvel and Fortnite physics. Michell Singh will share her wisdom on that.

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