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Classroom Technology From ChatGPT to Digital Equity: What to Expect at SXSW EDU Conference
Sessions at the SXSW EDU gathering in Austin will explore how emerging technologies will affect the classroom.
Lauraine Langreo, March 1, 2023
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Classroom Technology Spotlight Spotlight on Engaging Technology Tools
This Spotlight will help you discover how video games can improve students’ memorization, how tech can help English learners, and more.
December 1, 2022
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Classroom Technology Q&A How This Superintendent Is Leaning Into Tech and SEL to Boost Kids' Reading Skills
Tech and social-emotional learning strategies aim to improve poor reading achievement.
Lauraine Langreo, November 18, 2022
4 min read
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Classroom Technology Video Games Could Actually Be Good for Kids’ Brains, Study Finds
The researchers found that the gamers did better than non-gamers in tests of their impulse control and memorization skills.
Lauraine Langreo, November 10, 2022
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Teaching Beyond Wordle: 6 Other Digital Games Teachers Are Using
Watch out Wordle, you’ve got some competition.
Stacey Decker & Marina Whiteleather, February 22, 2022
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Reading & Literacy Video Phonics & Wordle: How Two Teachers Are Using the Viral Word Game
Two teachers are using the viral word game Wordle to support phonics instruction in their classrooms.
Sarah Schwartz & Emma Patti Harris, February 8, 2022
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Student Well-Being Opinion What Educators Can Learn From Wordle's Success
It seems like the world is playing Wordle, and teachers can learn a lot from that. It's the perfect balance of challenge and progress.
Thomas R. Guskey, February 8, 2022
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Teaching Teachers Are Obsessed With Wordle, Too. See How They're Using It at School
Educators on social media share the creative ways they've brought the word-guessing game into the classroom.
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Teaching Opinion Want to Have Fun in the Classroom? Try Learning Games
They're valuable for a host of reasons, including assessing students' background knowledge and building a trusting community.
Larry Ferlazzo, January 18, 2022
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Teaching Opinion 17 Favorite Classroom-Learning Games
Educators share learning games that can be used in all subject areas.
Larry Ferlazzo, January 16, 2022
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Mathematics Opinion The Case for Game-Based Math Learning
Rick Hess speaks with Andrew Coulson, chief data science officer at MIND Research Institute, about the nonprofit's visual approach to math learning.
Rick Hess, May 27, 2021
5 min read
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Classroom Technology Popular Interactive Math Game Prodigy Is Target of Complaint to Federal Trade Commission
Prodigy is “aggressively” marketing to children, say 22 education and consumer protection organizations. The company disputes the claims.
Alyson Klein, February 23, 2021
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