Technology Tidbits

MAY 1, 2015

Prodigy is one of the best free sites around for teaching Math by using Game Based Learning. This is an excellent site/game aligned to Common Core Standards for Grades 1st-6th. Also, the game has a unique learning engine which differentiates instruction and helps students w/ problem areas.

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Technology Tidbits

MARCH 23, 2015

Matific is a fantastic site/mobile app (iOS/Android) for Math grades K-6. The free mobile app has a wide variety of educational games/activities for El Ed aligned to Common Core Standards. game based learning math' I highly recommend checking out Matific by clicking here !!!

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Technology Tidbits

JUNE 25, 2015

Lumio is a wonderful site/company for online Math Resources & mobile games. There are 7 easy to use fun iOS games that focus on a wide variety of Math skills such as: telling time, multiplication, decimals, etc. These games are designed for students 5-11 yrs, aligned to Common Core Standards, and generate detailed reports.

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Technology Tidbits

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Knoword - A super fun Vocabulary game w/ educational portal where teachers can create their own word lists and track/monitor students. Mobile Permissions - A fantastic free new tool for educators to virtually send parents permissions slips to their phone or mobile device. brainstorming, assessing learning, etc.).

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eSchool News

JUNE 22, 2016

The mobile app was created to mirror the online experience and provide students with a convenient and fun way to work on their assignments and projects. Voki also offers an ever growing library of Common Core-aligned lessons – reimagined as Voki presentations. ”

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Technology Tidbits

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Math vs Zombies is an excellent mobile (iOS/Android) app for basic Math skills grades K-4th. This game has students solving Math equations in subtraction, multiplication, etc to turn the walking zombies back into humans. For more educational games form Tap to Learn click here.

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Technology Tidbits

DECEMBER 7, 2015

However, that does not mean there are not a lot of new items to look through, as sites/apps for programming/coding, Math/STEM, and Game Based Learning played a predominant role in this year's list. Class Compete - A super fun and innovative Game Based Learning system for grades K-8 in the subjects of Math and English.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 30, 2016

CodeCombat covers not just curriculum requirements from several competing K-12 computer science standards such as CSTA, ISTE, ACM, K-12 Framing, AP CS A, AP CS Principles, Common Core, and NGSS, but also aims to teach 85 percent of the undergraduate-level material that computer science majors at Stanford would cover in their first year.

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Technology Tidbits

APRIL 30, 2015

Matific is a fantastic site/mobile app (iOS/Android) for Math grades K-6. The free mobile app has a wide variety of educational games/activities for El Ed aligned to Common Core Standards. While the site has tons of educational resources such as: worksheets, activities, videos, and more.

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Graphite Blog

JULY 3, 2015

Teach third- through fifth-graders the basics of digital safety, respect, and community with Digital Passport, an online/mobile game with teacher dashboard and wrap-around activities. Great for informal learning, student-directed, and after-school settings. ELA AND ELL A+ Tools for K-5 Common Core Reading Comprehension.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 20, 2014

This is a free event bringing together educators, researchers, game developers and innovators from around the world, being held Monday September 15th - Friday September 19th. This conference will offer a variety of perspectives, from educators and game developers to researchers and administrators. Is your library mobile friendly?

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Technology Tidbits

AUGUST 3, 2016

Hop Star is one of my favorite brand new iOS games for learning basic Math skills. Hop Star reminds me of the popular arcade/mobile game Crossy Roads (think a pixelated Frogger) designed for students grade 1st-5th. This super fun game has students hopping over a wide variety of items/animals (i.e.

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Technology Tidbits

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Mobile learning and BYOD (bring your own device) is making it easier students to learn, especially in the subject of Math. 50 Math Sites and Apps 4 Dice: Fraction Games - A great iOS app for learning how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions. This list is in alphabetical order.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 1, 2014

Conference strands include Game-Based Learning: How to Use Games in Educational Settings, Games & Assessment, Connecting Educators With Game Developers: Make Your Voices Heard, Students as Content Creators & Game Designers, Research on Game-Based Learning, and Professional Development.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 13, 2014

Friday, August 15th at 10am Google EdTechTeam Summit: Five Skills to Help You Discover, Use, and Share Great Digital Tools for Learning , As technology is integrated into classrooms, teachers need to know how to discover and use quality tools for learning, while meeting Common Core standards.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 5, 2014

Welcome to BookVerdict Mobile where you can search, review, purchase, and share only the best in children’s books. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bookverdict-mobile-free/id891448147?ls=1&mt=8 Share your experience with game-based learning with an audience of game developers and peer educators!

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 6, 2014

Wednesday, May 7th at 7pm ISTE - Coaching for Engaging and Active Technology Integration , Find out what the Common Core State Standards and successful ed tech coaches can tell us about effective technology integration. Is your library mobile friendly? Social Learning Goes Mobile. Great idea, Karen!

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 10, 2014

Learn about free, research-based curriculum and resources to help teach students safe, responsible, and respectful participants in a digital world, while fostering 21st-century skills and Common Core Standards. Learn more and register here. Is your library mobile friendly?

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Graphite Blog

JANUARY 15, 2016

I hope this will help you navigate your way to a successful game-­based classroom and promote collaboration among teachers using Minecraft all around the world! If your lag is caused by your Internet connection, you can use your phone and your students' phones to create ​mobile hot spots ​connecting to the Wi-Fi.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 19, 2014

link] Digital Wish : Two new videos - The Importance of Technology in American Schools and The Need for a Shift to Mobile. Become a Learning Revolution Partner and share your Partner Announcements in our weekly newsletter! In this webinar, we’ll cover all the valuable resources it offers to support game-based learning.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

” Game-Based Learning. Learning through games (from physical to digital). The application of game-like “encouragement” mechanics to non-game entities. Put another way, it is making a game out of something that’s not. Individualized Learning. Informal Learning.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 9, 2014

Graphite is a free platform that offers rigorous ratings and reviews of apps, websites, games, and digital curricula—for teachers, by teachers. Each tool is aligned to Common Core Standards. Reviews cover the learning potential of digital tools, looking at three main factors: engagement, pedagogy, and support.

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