How Virtual Reality Meets Real Life Learning With Mobile Games

http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2014/09/how-virtual-reality-meets-real-life-learning-with-mobile-games/

Participatory games let students see archival footage of events that happened in the places where they stand. (Rosenfeld Media/Flickr)

The buzz around games and learning has mostly focused on how educators can learn from game structure to create engaging learning experiences. Or else, educators are experimenting with video games meant to help students practice academic skills. Less attention has been paid to a niche of mobile gaming seeking to bridge the gap between the screen and the real world — pervasive gaming. .....

Chromebook Resources

http://www.thenerdyteacher.com/2014/09/chromebook-resources-by-inteledu.html

Interested in Chromebooks? Intel has collected amazing resources by wonderful educators that share the wonderful things that can be done with Chromebooks in the classroom. If you visit intel.com/ChromeEdu, you will see information from Erin Klein, Lisa Neilsen, Viki Davis, and more.

12 Roles For Google Drive In The Classroom

http://www.teachthought.com/technology/12-roles-for-google-drive-in-the-classroom/

The technology formerly known as Google Docs continues to offer opportunity for teachers attentive to its potential.

Google Drive, as we’ve taken a look at before, supports collaboration in the writing process by allowing writers to offer ideas and feedback during any stage in the writing process. Easy sharing, one-click digital portfolios, and even the possibility of real-time peer-to-peer interaction makes it a powerful tool for budding writers.

321 Free Tools for Teachers—Free Educational Technology

Would you be interested in the ultimate list of free tools for teachers? At the following post you will found 321 Free Tools for Teachers separated in 18 educational technology categories. Enjoy!

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