The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Does Gamification in Education Really Improve Learning? Gamification and Instructional Design by Mia MacMeekin includes a fantastic infographic to help understand some of the basics. Gamification in Education – a piece I wrote for Edutopia on this topic. Serious Games: Rethinking Gamification in Education with Cat Flippen.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Among technology tools used in the classroom, one strong example is the use of educational robotics kits, such as LEGO Mindstorms. These kits combine physical building elements with programmable components, allowing students to design, build, and program robots.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Beanstack , an edtech platform that helps schools encourage kids to read through gamification, demonstrated the importance of engaging readers. FTW Robotics displayed its drone technology in booth #518 that is currently in 1K schools throughout the United States. VEX Robotics demonstrated its VEX GO and VEX 123 solutions.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

STEAM-based learning emphasizes both hands-on and digital experiences with engineering, art, game design, prototyping in makerspaces, authoring, robotics, and much more. Michael Matera, a 6th grade world history teacher in Milwaukee, used his expertise in gamification to write a top selling book, Explore Like a Pirate.

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eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2016

Courses for kids should incorporate some element of gamification to keep them engaged. Single-player is fun for a child for a while, but they quickly want to show off what they’ve done, and that’s easier with multi-player coding – especially when the course involves gamification.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2023

Many students of color have been dissuaded from STEM and attending higher-level courses due to their past academic performance or solely based on their backgrounds. Every student should be able to see diversity in the STEM fields. However, are counselors allowing every student to pursue their dreams, regardless of their situation?

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Edsurge

APRIL 26, 2017

The technologies built by these companies span a wide gamut of buzzwords (adaptive learning, artificial intelligence, gamification) but will be integrated with TAL’s online offerings. Sinovation also funds companies in other technology sectors including robotics and Big Data.) TAL has already directly funded a handful of U.S.

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The Daring Librarian

APRIL 13, 2019

But what if we spend thousands of dollars on 3D printers, robotics, and other ephemera and it just ends up collecting dust? Cardboard Tube STEM Activities and more! This is a Mommy blog that has lots of great STEM ideas! We’ve created cardboard arcades, robots, buildings, etc." -- Read the article for more!

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techlearning

JUNE 21, 2018

HUGHESNET & NATIONAL 4-H COUNCIL ( www.hughesnet.com ) & ( 4-h.org/parents/stem-agriculture/youth-stem-activities/ ) HughesNet and National 4-H Council announce the launch of STEM Lab to inspire the next generation of scientists. Bubble Bot features a bubble-blowing robot or a Fan of Fortune, a prediction game.

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Shake Up Learning

OCTOBER 30, 2017

There are hundreds of new things to do in the classroom: Genius Hour, Maker Education, Project-Based Learning, Problem-Based Learning, Challenge-Based Learning, Robotics, Coding, Gamification, STEM, STEAM, lions and tigers, and bears, oh my!

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Among technology tools for teaching and learning, an engaging example of technology as a K-12 learning tool is educational gamification platforms. Educational gamification tools are versatile, applicable across various subjects, and encourage critical thinking skills. What is an example of technology as a learning tool?

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techlearning

JUNE 7, 2018

Microsoft MakeCode Bring code to life with circuits, robots, Minecraft, and more Pros: Great connection between code and hardware, easily switch from block- to text-based commands. Puzzle App Teaches Coding & Challenges Learners ] Cons: Must buy peripherals/hardware for most uses; core subject teachers may find it hard to integrate.

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The Daring Librarian

AUGUST 25, 2018

You an start with just one Sphero Mini : The App-Controlled Robot Ball Photo by: Jenny of The Brick Castle "Little robot. Sphero Mini fits a huge experience into a tiny robot the size of a ping pong ball. Sure, you can can add lots more to a Robotics area in a Makerspace. Gamification for the Win! And they did!

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Robotics and coding tools introduce students to hands-on STEM learning. Gamification and interactive learning platforms introduce elements of play to make lessons more engaging. Robotics and coding tools are fostering hands-on STEM education, preparing students for future careers.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 22, 2018

There are hundreds of new things to do in the classroom: Genius Hour, Maker Education, Project-Based Learning, Problem-Based Learning, Challenge-Based Learning, Robotics, Coding, Gamification, STEM, STEAM, lions and tigers and bears, oh my!

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Graphite Blog

JUNE 29, 2017

They may not be for every educator, but one might just be the hidden gem you've been looking for: Xplor Labs : There isn't much content here yet (they say more is coming), but Xplor Labs, like Defined STEM , is interested in real-world project-based learning. How's Ziro trying to be different?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Integrating arts into STEM subjects fosters creativity and innovation, preparing students for careers in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. Coding and Robotics Education: The emphasis on coding and robotics education fosters digital literacy and computational thinking. Platforms like Kahoot!

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techlearning

JUNE 14, 2018

Use Coding to Create Diverse Projects, From Art to Robotics ] Bottom Line: Hands-on problem-solving leads to great fun and independent learning with the right curricular wraparound to connect what kids are doing with what they need to know. Cons: Teachers will need to build the bridge from fun to actual learning. [

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EdTechTeacher

MARCH 23, 2015

Game #4 – Sphero the Robot. Harry Moore School of NJCU recently received a grant from Sphero, a company that makes ball-size glowing robots that teachers can use to o teach literacy, coding, STEM. They smile, laugh, and applaud as the iPad visually prompts them to shake the robot so it will change color over and over again.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 14, 2014

Close to 40 presentations in four different strands: Stories for Learning, Games and Gamification, Passion-Driven Learning and STEAM. Wednesday, October 15th at 7pm ISTE: STEM in K-5: Start Computational Thinking Early! Computational thinking is essential to STEM. View the presentations on-demand whenever it''s convenient.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

We are partnering with Chrome Warrior and using their gamification platform to provide an enhanced professional development experience for Global Education Conference attendees. Mr. Mohamed Ramadan 9:00am (iEARN) Impact of STEM learning program on main stream education - Ms.

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