Blended Learning
Video Games in Classrooms: Lessons Learned
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Join Marjee Chmiel, instructional technology specialist at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Alexandria, VA and a former game designer, as she shares tried and tested tips for...
Getting Creative: Scientific Illustrations & Other Projects
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All the way from Shanghai, we welcome Laura Brown, a high school science teacher, for this webinar on scientific illustrations and other creative projects. Find out how she and her students use BrainP...
Battleship Numberline Math Game Teaching Strategies
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Collaborative Learning Tips:
Allow learners to work in pairs at a computer while playing the Battleship Numberline math game. Pairing learners of somewhat varying abilities together can be a good w...
Quandary: Preparing to Play & Guiding Questions (with ELL Support)
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Before playing this ethics and English game, ask if students are familiar with the word "Quandary"? You may want to start the session by asking: “Do you know what the game’s title means? What is a qua...
Using Games in Learning Centers
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Using games in learning centers not only helps your students learn; it can help you better assess their learning! GameUp and GameUp Jr. work exceptionally well as work station or learning center activ...
Games As Homework
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Have students use GameUp games as homework wherever they can access a computer with Internet access! You can give students a special goal to reach, or even offer them extra credit if they show you a s...
Educational Games: 5 Ways to Structure Game Play
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There are lots of different ways you can have students explore online educational games. Here are five general approaches we can recommend to structure game play:
Whole Class Game Play: Project the g...
Using Graphic Organizers with Games
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Some students will prefer to figure out games in their heads, but others may need additional support. When introducing a game to your class, consider offering scratch paper or graphic organizers to he...
Setting Cooperative Gaming Expectations
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If you are allowing students to cooperatively play an educational game, make sure you go over expectations for being a good cooperative gaming partner. Explain what it looks like and sounds like to wo...
Teaching Strategies for Interactive Simulations
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Interactive simulations are powerfully engaging teaching tools that allow for specific skill reinforcement opportunities. Here are some suggestions for making the most of interactive simulations with ...
