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SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

The first thing most teachers think about when discussing gamified learning is the online math games kids play. But those webtools exemplify where the gamification of education started. Depending upon your approach, they can be run in a physical room or a virtual one. More on SAMR and Gamification. Free alternatives.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

For example, some used it to teach physics topics like force and motion, while others made mathematical connections and modeled rocket launch simulations (Moore-Russo et al., What’s more, game creation requires quite a bit of critical thinking and problem-solving.

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MARCH 24, 2015

For example, when teaching spreadsheets, make the software or online tools a vehicle for practicing critical thinking, data analysis, and evidence-based learning, not for learning one brand of software or a particular spreadsheet tool. They aren’t used only in the computer lab, but in every class students take.

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JANUARY 29, 2016

Isaac Newton’s Gravity Game is a collection of successively-more difficult puzzles based on creatively applying a knowledge of physics. As they strategize, they learn the physics concepts that enable their goal. As they strategize, they learn the physics concepts that enable their goal. Educational Applications.

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MAY 14, 2023

Cue robots are created by Wonder Workshop and designed for use in computer science classes. Using cue robots in education has become increasingly popular due to their advanced Bluetooth capabilities that allow them to connect directly to computers or tablets. Cue robots can also be used in classroom discussions and debates.

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Technology Tidbits

MARCH 17, 2014

Gamification). Lure of the Labyrinth - Gamification at it''s best in this mysterious adventure Middle School based Pre-Algebra game. PhyFun - A nice site for Physics based games. 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

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