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Minecraft-A new virtual tool for learning

February 16, 2012 · 2 Comments · Game-based Learning, Integrating technology, Teaching and Learning, technology tools

I just read a great post from this blog on Minecraft and thought I would add my thoughts on the subject. Whenever you mention the word “video game” to a parent, it often brings quite a few negative connotations. Usually the negative words associated with this are: blood, shooting, waste of time, and mindless.  As [...]

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How to Create an Effective Technology Lesson

August 11, 2010 · 5 Comments · Uncategorized

All too often I see teachers who struggle to teach effective technology lessons. Really, an effective technology lesson should mirror an effective teaching lesson but with a few changes. The Pre-Lesson: Just like any lesson, you should start with the end in mind. What is the big ideas and smaller outcomes? Keep it specific and [...]

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