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The Difference Between Gamification And Game-Based Learning

The definition of gamification is the application of game-like mechanics to non-game entities to encourage a specific behavior.

Teaching / April 3, 2014 / Math

Meyer argues for, first and foremost, a new way of thinking about math, calling it the “vocabulary for your own intuition.”

How To Create An iPad Workflow For Teachers, Students, And Parents Using tablets in the classroom–whether iPads, Androids, or surging

Social media organically dovetails with language arts & social studies — here are the best social media sites for education.

What kinds of ideas and characteristics do we associate with character? What contributes to its development? Can attributes be cultivated?

Learning / March 23, 2014 / New Teacher

9 Steps To Scaffold Learning For Improved Understanding by TeachThought Staff Scaffolding is a critical teaching strategy that can support

The challenge of how to fight for social change is the one of the questions that has plagued people throughout history.

These Apps Can Help Turn Your Students Into Makers The Maker Movement is one of creativity and invention. Of Do-It-Yourself

Would you retweet your classroom? Is it a place worth sharing? Is it inspirational or innovative? Would you like input?

3 Questions To Consider Before You Give A Test by Judy Willis M.D., M.Ed., radteach.com What should a test “do”? We know that

6 Ways To Find Video Games You Can Teach With by Ryan Schaaf, Assistant Professor of Educational Technology at Notre Dame of

4 Pillars & 12 Standards Of Flipped Learning by Kari M. Arfstrom, Executive Director of the Flipped Learning Network Flipped