Implementing
In this second of three sections, you will select and implement a game in the classroom.
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Learning
In this first of three sections, you will learn about preparing yourself (and your classroom) for gaming and how to choose a digital game.
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ISTE Educator Standards
- 2.1 Learner
- 2.1.a - Set professional learning goals to explore and apply pedagogical approaches made possible by technology and reflect on their effectiveness.
- 2.1.b - Pursue professional interests by creating and actively participating in local and global learning networks.
- 2.1.c - Stay current with research that supports improved student learning outcomes, including findings from the learning sciences.
- 2.2 Leader
- 2.2.a - Shape, advance, and accelerate a shared vision for empowered learning with technology by engaging with educ
Ohio Learning Standards: Technology
- Information and Communications Technology
- ICT Topic 1: Identify and use appropriate digital learning tools and resources to accomplish a defined task.
- ICT Topic 2: Use digital learning tools and resources to locate, evaluate and use information.
- ICT Topic 3: Use digital learning tools and resources to construct knowledge.
- Society and Technology
- ST Topic 1: Demonstrate an understanding of technology’s impact on the advancement of humanity – economically, environmentally, and ethically.
- ST Topic 3: Explain how technology,
Important Terms
- COTS games – COTS (commercial-off-the-shelf) games are those that are commercial in nature and typically not created for educational purposes. For instance, MathBlaster is an educational game created for an educational purpose (commercial or not).
Reflecting
In this final of three sections, you will reflect upon your experiences in this microcredential.
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- If you are new to writing reflections and/or this is your first microcredential, please visit at least one of the additional resources.
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Implementing
In this second of three sections, you will be creating materials that you can use to share with other stakeholders (e.g., parents, other teachers, and administrators).
Required Resources
- Read: University of San Diego -10 Strategies for Effective Teacher Professional Development (with Examples)
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