Guest Blogger Hollie Winfield Shares Her First Impressions of BrainPOP

January 4, 2013
Check out this blog for a teacher's first impressions of BrainPOP: Hollie Winfield is a second year graduate teacher working in Melbourne’s ...

Microsoft Partners in Learning Global Forum

January 3, 2013
Sponsored by BrainPOP, the Partners in Learning 2012 Global Forum is an annual program that attracts teachers from around the world seeking ...

Using Games in Learning Centers

January 1, 2013
Using games in learning centers not only helps your students learn; it can help you better assess their learning! GameUp and GameUp Jr. work...

Track Game Progress with Graphs

January 1, 2013
If you’re using educational games over a period of time, ask your students to track game progress with graphs. Whenever a game is played, di...

Games As Homework

January 1, 2013
Have students use GameUp games as homework wherever they can access a computer with Internet access! You can give students a special goal to...

Using the Game Quiz

January 1, 2013
Did you know that every game on BrainPOP’s GameUp and GameUp Jr. has a related quiz? Using the game quiz helps teachers assess individuals o...

Educational Games: 5 Ways to Structure Game Play

January 1, 2013
There are lots of different ways you can have students explore online educational games. Here are five general approaches we can recommend t...

Using Graphic Organizers with Games

January 1, 2013
Some students will prefer to figure out games in their heads, but others may need additional support. When introducing a game to your class,...

Tips for Introducing a New Game

January 1, 2013
You can engage the whole class in a gaming experience by projecting the game and go through its introduction with the class. Demonstrate how...

Setting Cooperative Gaming Expectations

January 1, 2013
If you are allowing students to cooperatively play an educational game, make sure you go over expectations for being a good cooperative gami...