Tag: games
Should Classrooms Be More Like Video Games?
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So recently this idea of “gamification” has been jumping around in my head. There’s something simultaneously immature and brilliant about it, but I haven’t been sure exactly what.
ClassBadges Is A Free Way To Gamify Your Classroom
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Looking to find a new, simple, and free way to gamify your classroom? There a new web tool out that you should probably know about. It's called ClassBadges and it's a free online tool where teachers can award badges for student accomplishments. Teachers can set up an account and award the badges whenever they wish. Pretty straightforward.
4 Ways To Use Massively Multiplayer Online Games In The Classroom
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Recently, MIT Education Arcade announced commission of a Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game (MMORPG) that would teach students content aligned to Common Core Math Standards and Next Generation Science Standards.
100 (Updated) Ways To Use Facebook In Your Classroom
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Using facebook in the classroom doesn't make sense on the surface. Or twitter for that matter. But if you look closely, there are dozens of simple ways to make it happen. Here are 100 to get started.
Understanding The Role Of Collaborative Educational iPad Games
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The role of educational ipad games has been slowly increasing over time. Now, with apps like Math Champ, we see the future of interactive learning.
Gamification In The Classroom: How (And Why) One Teacher Did It
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Gamification is the application of game mechanics to a non-game entities--learning systems for example. It is also extremely flexible, able to fit the needs to a variety of environments. But this can also make it confusing to implement. Here's how one teacher did it.
New Kickstarter ‘World of Classcraft’ Lets Students Unlock Real-World Powers
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There's a new spin on the popular online video game already big in classrooms. The World of Classcraft is ready for you to power up your learning.
Are You Better At Angry Birds Than College Students? Find Out This Weekend
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If you're wondering what students will be doing this weekend, the short answer: playing Angry Birds. How is this different from every other weekend though?
What Should The Greatest Toy Ever Be Called?
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There's an interesting contest happening right now. A toy inventor has built a fascinating new toy that looks like it'll be a hit with kids above the age of, say, 7. Yes, that means even adults will enjoy it. Basicall...
Nostalgia Alert! Check Out The History Of Toys
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From checkers to the bicycle to the iPhone, the history of toys is filled with nostalgia and educational items you may (or may not) remember.
What To Know About Gamification In The Classroom
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From badges to LMS integration, gamification in the classroom is a big buzz word nowadays. The Youtopia team weighs in on why that is.
New iPhone Game Uses Rubber Ducky To Educate About Oil Spill
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The oil disaster in the gulf is a teachable moment. Not just for the country but your classroom. What better way to connect with students than through a new iPhone game? The free app just hit the App Store today and ...
Which Angry Bird Is Best?
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If you're addicted to the Angry Birds game (now available on iOS, console systems, the Mac App Store, pretty much everywhere) then you probably have a favorite bird to fling into those piggies. For those who haven't p...
SimCityEDU Is Coming Soon To A Classroom Near You
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Ready to do Common Core-compatible and video game-based learning with a twist? SimCityEDU is coming this March!
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The Incredibly Risky Real Life Game of College Admissions [Infographic]
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Getting into college used to mean hard work, extracurriculars, and a bit of luck. Now, it seems like that's really shifted towards almost 100% luck.
