Blended Learning
Tom Driscoll
New Book! Designing Effective Distance and ...

After several years of collaboration and coordination with over thirty two authors, I’m pleased to announce that “Designing Effective Blended and Distance Learning Environments in K-12" is officially published!

New Book! Designing Effective Distance and Blended Learning Environments in K-12
Webinars
Tom Driscoll
New Monthly Show Announcement! "What's Next in ...

I’m excited to announce our new monthly EdTechTeacher show “What’s Next in EdTech” streaming live on Youtube! In each episode, we will highlight excited news and resources in the world of educational technology. Each fast-paced episode will be 15-20 minutes and include a show notes document that curates all of the resources mentioned during the episode.

New Monthly Show Announcement! "What's Next in EdTech"
Coding
Tom Driscoll
The "5th C" - Computational Thinking in K-5

I had the fortunate opportunity to engage in a fascinating discussion with Digital Learning Coach and Innovation Connection presenter Jed Stefanowicz. Jed shares his thoughts on his role as a digital learning coach and strategies to help students develop computational thinking skills through hands-on projects and robotics.

The "5th C" - Computational Thinking in K-5
Google for Education
Tom Driscoll
Differentiation & Decision-Making with ...

I recently had the opportunity to engage in a discussion with Kyle Wilson, a long-time friend, math coach and presenter at the upcoming Innovation Connection Conference on November 1st, 2021.

Differentiation & Decision-Making with Google for EDU (Featuring Kyle Wilson)
Conferences
Tom Driscoll
Innovation in EDU Conference Coming Up on ...

I’m excited to share that we at EdTechTeacher are hosting a live conference event on November 1st! The EdTechTeacher Innovation Connection is a unique 1-day event designed to bring innovative educators together to learn, share, and connect.

Innovation in EDU Conference Coming Up on November 1st

Game-Based Learning

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Agents of Influence: A New Spy-Themed Game to Combat Misinformation

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Agents of Influence: A New Spy-Themed Game to Combat Misinformation

It is indisputable that the ability to navigate and evaluate information online has never been more complex, or more vital to the health of our democracy! Anyone who knows me and my work will recognize my passion for this issue and all-things civic education related. This is why I am so excited about a new project that I’ve learned about over the past year called Agents of Influence. Through conversations with the development team and live demo’s of the game, I can’t wait to see where this project goes!

New Self-Paced Course! Gamification and Game-Based Learning

New Self-Paced Course! Gamification and Game-Based Learning

I’m excited to announce the launch of a new self-paced video course called “Gamification and Game-Based Learning.” Participants will learn practical, effective, and research-based strategies that leverage the motivational power of games to engage students and enhance student learning.

Quizlet Live

Quizlet Live

Yes, Quizlet is much more than digital flashcards! Teachers that have discovered Quizlet Live know how much fun this collaborative quiz game can be for students of all ages. Whether you are designing a team-based game or assigning individualized competitions, the vast Quizlet library provides any teacher with a head start in creating an engaging experience for their class that students will want to play again and again.

Quizziz Walkthrough for Teachers

Quizziz Walkthrough for Teachers

Quizziz is rapidly gaining in popularity among teachers and students as an engaging game-based assessment platform. Its various gameplay modes and fun in-game features such as “power-ups” make this a new go-to tool for teachers that want to energize their students while also gaining key insights into student understanding.

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Enhancing Civic Education with Game-Based Learning

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Enhancing Civic Education with Game-Based Learning

We are experiencing a rising tide of advocacy for high quality civic education across the nation. There is also increasing interest and promising research around the impact that gamification can play in instructional design. Therefore, how might we leverage the power of gamification and game-based learning to enhance civic education?