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4 Critical Pieces of Every Lesson and How to Gamify Them video

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Gamification of Education This video is from a series I taught for school districts. It is now available for free, here on Ask a Tech Teacher: –summarize with NoteGPT Summary Jacqui Murray discusses the integration of technology in K-8 education, focusing on gamification to enhance learning.

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How to use Digital Quick Writes–the video

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Alignment with Common Core : Quick writes can be tailored to meet various educational standards, making them versatile across subjects. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving : Engaging in quick writes requires students to think critically and solve problems quickly, especially when using new technologies or formats.

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Teach Speaking and Listening Skills with Student Presentations–the video

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Problem Solving: Students identify common tech issues and propose solutions, fostering critical thinking. Problem-Solving Mindset: Emphasizing that problems are opportunities fosters resilience and encourages critical thinking among students.

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Simulations as a Teaching Strategy

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Simulations and games have grown from rote drills using a computer to challenging learning experiences for students that hone problem-solving and critical thinking skills. This is certainly prominent in the workplace, where some 90% of employees say that gamification makes them better at their job and more productive at work.

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Warm-ups–Watch the video

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Key Insights Technology Integration: Effectively using technology in education not only captivates students but also promotes a deeper understanding of the material. This feedback loop enhances the learning process and encourages critical thinking among students. Blogging fosters communication and feedback among classmates.

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What is the 21st Century Lesson Plan?

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The ‘college and career’ students are preparing for is different so the education model must be different. Students use habits of mind like critical thinking, deep learning, and evidence-based decisions to decide on the right answers. Our classrooms are more diverse. Play is the new teaching.

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The Top 5 AI Quiz Builder Tools That Can Transform Your Classroom and Their Benefits

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Artificial Intelligence–AI–can greatly assist many mundane education tasks. Tools like Siri, Alexa, ChatGPT, and a plethora of apps seem perfect for handling the repetitive and time-consuming aspects of education that take teachers away from the core of most lessons that require critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving.