Ten Educational Gaming Sites… Formative Experiences For Elementary Core Learning
Welcome to another informative post dedicated to learning in the 21st century. I dedicate this post to a wonderful group of teachers I have in an on-line graduate level class in the state of Indiana. I have been learning so much from them as together we have studied technology integration in the elementary school. I decided to search cyberspace for some free games created to promote the core curricula in the elementary grades. What could be better than free computer games for elementary students? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Primary Games – As the site proclaims… “A fun place to learn”. Well, there you have it… ten educational gaming sites that promote formative learning experiences in the elementary years. Like this: Like Loading...
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We're still helping teachers get their game on. It's all just happening at: gamingedus.org. Jump on over and see what we're up to and how you can join us! Two Minecraft Servers, Endless Possibilities All servers are generously hosted by the EDGE Lab at Ryerson University in Toronto. Server #1: Professional Play Server The Professional Play server is for educators and their families to learn the game for themselves outside of school. This server is open to teachers and education workers who want to learn more about Minecraft or just have a fun, safe kid-friendly server to play on. This server is ideal for educators who: have never played Minecraft and want to learn in safe, fun environmenthave played Minecraft and want to connect with other educators want a safe, kid-friendly server for their families to play Minecraft Want to Join the Professional Learning Server? Just fill out the White List Request Form and you'll be playing and learning with us in no time. Server #2: More Stuff Inside:
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Digital Tools for the Common Core
by Michael Fisher In the next few weeks, Janet Hale and I will have our newest book published by ASCD, Upgrade Your Curriculum: Practical Ways to Transform Units and Engage Students. We will very soon be launching a new ASCD Edge Group and Discussion Board around the book to discuss improvements in instructional practice and design. We also want to hear the awesome ideas of all the educators who would like to engage in a dynamic multi-media conversation! In the book, we discuss different lenses and considerations through which you can view your current curriculum for a particular upgrade. The Common Core alignment relates to a pair of anchor standards for reading: #1 that asks students to read closely, and #10, that asks that students read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts. Additionally, when I refer to “upgrades,” I’m speaking of a two-pronged approach, looking both for learning AND engagement. Smore Piktochart Like Smore, Piktochart is a visualization tool. Yapp
Flow
Flow brings embodied learning to any existing Interactive Whiteboard or projection surface. Using motion-capture technology - similar to the Xbox Kinect™ - students’ bodies are the interface in Flow. Students use their hands in real 3D space to manipulate images, sounds, text, and graphics. This kinesthetic engagement opens new pathways to learning. For example, in the Color Mixer Scenario, groups of three students collaborate control the amount of red, green, and blue light that is mixed in a virtual spotlight. Why Flow? With Flow, students are up out of their seats - playfully engaged - and physically moving as they learn. Purchasing Flow Flow is designed as a low-cost system that adds value to your existing technology investment. Hardware- One motion-capture camera that can be fitted to your existing IWB or projection surface. More Information For pricing and conditions, please contact us.
Fun Kids Online Math Games
"Sheppard offers everything from early math to pre-algebra. The lessons include interactive activities to practice concepts. Students can shoot fruit, pop balloons, and even play math man (the math version of pac man!). Fractions, place value, money, and basic operations are some of the areas that are covered. "Online math games, like the ones that you'll find for free at Sheppard Software, provide a valuable opportunity for children to learn a great deal while they're having fun. It can be very difficult for parents to find productive and worthwhile activities for children on the Internet; however fun online math games do offer a wonderful alternative. This free section of Sheppard Software was written for children. From the main page parents or children will find a simple and easy to navigate menu featuring the different levels of math games and the various math concepts that are available. Sheppard Software offers a couple of cute games for the youngest math students.
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