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The annual SIGVE EduMachinima Fest is unique in that it is for both students and teachers. Those who enter their work will have the opportunity to create and share their manipulation of images, sounds, music and words effectively to convey … Continue reading
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Educators assess learning in a variety of ways including observation of behaviors/skill demonstration, artifact production, portfolio development, and testing. We establish grades, inform parents and students, and record grades in a permanent record. There is lively debate on assessment (particularly … Continue reading
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During the Summer of 2012, a free MOOC (massive open online courses) was conducted on games for learning. The session was led by Front Range Community College Faculty who invited educators from around the country to contribute. Over 400 educators … Continue reading
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“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change.” Charles Darwin Change is inevitable and the new year brings the mindset and … Continue reading
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On December 11 at 9 PM EST ISTE SIGVE in partnership with G.A.M.E. (Gamers Advancing Meaningful Education) will host a Connected Hour using Google Hangout, Second LIfe, Youtube, and an array a kid friendly games. The December Connected Hour is … Continue reading
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Edublogs annually recognizes social media that promotes and demonstrates value to educators. It’s great to see when the list comes out as there is always something new and useful. My nominations focus on the use of 3D immersive environments and … Continue reading
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When teachers are asked “What is your biggest challenge?” A common response is TIME; Time to learn new strategies, time to plan, time to make improvements, time to have meaningful collaboration with colleagues, time to practice new learning, time to just … Continue reading
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Badges are a hot topic in education these days. Edutopia has a list of badges you can self-select or apply for, Mozilla’s Open Badge Project provides an infrastructure (still in Beta), including code, for the designing, earning and issuing of … Continue reading
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Monday was a hurricane day so I got to spend it visiting a colleague who teaches in another state devoid of hurricanes. Norma Underwood invited me to meet her first hour class on Art Island in Jokaydia Grid, the class … Continue reading
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In celebration of Connected Educator’s Month, SIGVE is hosting a Connected hour with some of the most innovative educators around. On August 21 at 9PM EST a tour covering 6 virtual destinations will begin at SIGVE headquarters on Second Life. … Continue reading
