TowerStorm

TowerStorm is a fantastic free iOS app for Game Based Learning in the subjects of Math & Literacy. As w/ any game created by the award winning company DimensionU, this game takes place in a multiplayer 3D virtual world.  Players can create their avatar and unlock special power ups as they immerse themselves in a fun 3D world while solving problems in Math/Literacy aligned to Common Core Standards.  Best of all, the game tracks a players score and generates detail reports as well as lets a player customize and select what problems they want to encounter (i.e. Algebra, Vocabulary, etc.).  Also, TowerStorm has high replay value as each game lasts only 5 minutes and has students trying to answer as many questions correct as they can while trying t
o score points by changing the color of rings on the Tower.

I highly recommend checking out TowerStorm by clicking here!!!

For more DimensionU games click here.

For my Pinterest board on Game Based Learning click here.
To find TowerStorm on Edshelf click here.

* DimensionU is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

TowerStorm

TowerStorm is a fantastic free iOS app for Game Based Learning in the subjects of Math & Literacy. As w/ any game created by the award winning company DimensionU, this game takes place in a multiplayer 3D virtual world.  Players can create their avatar and unlock special power ups as they immerse themselves in a fun 3D world while solving problems in Math/Literacy aligned to Common Core Standards.  Best of all, the game tracks a players score and generates detail reports as well as lets a player customize and select what problems they want to encounter (i.e. Algebra, Vocabulary, etc.).  Also, TowerStorm has high replay value as each game lasts only 5 minutes and has students trying to answer as many questions correct as they can while trying t
o score points by changing the color of rings on the Tower.

I highly recommend checking out TowerStorm by clicking here!!!

For more DimensionU games click here.

For my Pinterest board on Game Based Learning click here.
To find TowerStorm on Edshelf click here.

* DimensionU is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

DimensionU

DimensionU is one of my favorite companies for Game Based Learning.  These games take place in an interactive 3D virtual world where students strengthen their Math & Literacy skills.  The games are designed for kids grades 3rd-9th and are aligned to Common Core Standards.

Here are a list of DimensionU games...

Watch the videos below to see all 4 AMAZING
DimensionU Games in action:

Meltdown is the DimensionU game that

offers students a second chance

when answering difficult questions, and

rewards creative strategies to achieve victory.

Swarm is DimensionU's team-based

game that most strongly reinforces

cooperation and collaboration between

students to achieve a common goal.

Towerstorm is the DimensionU game

 that is best for working through the most

 curriculum in the shortest amount of time.

Velocity is DimensionU's high-speed

obstacle course that ensures players

answer questions correctly in order to

continue progressing through the race.

Click to view the MATHEMATICS or LITERACY content included in

DimensionU Games.

I highly recommend checking out DimensionU by clicking here!!!

For my Pinterest board on Game Based Learning click here.

*DimensionU is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

Mars Rover Celebration Update

I have been working with the University of Houston to create a curriculum unit based around the Mars Rover Curiosity.   We're working on polishing the last of the lessons and getting them posted on the UH Mars Rover Celebration web site.

The Mars Rover Celebration curriculum is an all-encompassing six week unit for students in grades 3-8 that can be used in the classroom or in informal education settings.  Throughout the unit, students learn about the solar system, focusing on Mars.  Using the information they have learned, students work collaboratively in teams of 4-5 to design their own mission to Mars and build their own rover (from found and low-cost objects).   Each lesson is aligned to National Standards (as well as the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills) and contains an Essential Question, Vocabulary Cards, and a Science Notebook for student use.  There are also key literacy elements woven through the unit to make it a STEAM unit rather than a STEM unit.

Since this amazing project is funded by a NASA grant, the cost for using this curriculum unit with students is...FREE.  And, if you are in the great state of Texas, you can bring your students and their rovers to participate in the Mars Rover Celebration capstone event where students can show off their work and meet other students from around the state!

By the end of the summer, all 30 lessons (15 for grades 3-5 and 15 for grades 6-8) and all of their lesson components will be posted on the UH Mars Rover Celebration site.  Check them out and use them in the fall to get your students re-engaged in learning!

DimensionU Great Summer Chill

DimensionU the innovative site for Game Based Learning in Math & Literacy is launching their "Great Summer Chill (online camp)" virtual competition.  This is a 5 week fun competition for students of all ages in the subjects of Math and Literacy and helps prevent summer learning loss.  Registration opens up May 28th and the first 100 players to sign up receive a free limited edition 2014 Summer Chill t-shirt.  Also, players can win lots of prizes such as: iPad Mini, gift cards, Wii U, and more.

I highly recommend checking out the DimensionU Great Summer Chill competition by clicking here!!!

For my Pinterest board on Game Based Learning click here.
For my Edshelf collection on Game Based Learning click here.

*DimensionU is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

DimensionU

DimensionU is a fantastic site/apps for Game Based Learning in the areas of Math and Literacy.  These innovative games take place in an interactive 3D world and are designed for grades 3rd-9th and aligned to Common Core Standard.  Also, these games are contained in an educational portal, safe to play, and help develop collaborative learning.

I highly recommend checking out DimensionU by clicking here!!!

DimensionU Games

Comprised of four engaging, multiplayer games with access to curriculum in both Math and Literacy, grades 3 – 9. Each game is designed with unique features to bring out distinct academic and strategic skills in students.

Click here to view all content available in mathematics.
Click here to view all content available in literacy. 

Meltdown is the DimensionU game that offers students
a second chance when answering difficult questions,
and rewards creative strategies to achieve victory.

Swarm is DimensionU's team-based game that most strongly
reinforces cooperation and collaboration between students to
achieve a common goal.

Towerstorm is the DimensionU game that is best for
working through the most curriculum in the shortest
amount of time.

Velocity is DimensionU's high-speed obstacle course
that ensures players answer questions correctly
in order to continue progressing through the race.

For my Pinterest board on Game Based Learning click here.

*DimensionU is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

DimensionU

DimensionU is a wonderful site/company that creates educational games aligned to Common Core Standards for Math & Literacy.  These games take plays in a 3D multiplayer virtual world and are designed for grades 3rd-8th.

Below are some of their innovative games....

Meltdown is the DimensionU game that offers students
a second chance when answering difficult questions, and rewards
creative strategies to achieve victory.

Swarm is DimensionU's team-based game that most strongly
reinforces cooperation and collaboration between students to
achieve a common goal.

Towerstorm is the DimensionU game that is best for working
through the most curriculum in the shortest amount of time.

Velocity is DimensionU's high-speed obstacle course that
ensures players answer questions correctly in order to continue
progressing through the race.

I highly recommend checking out DimensionU by clicking here!!!

*DimensionU is an advertiser of Technology Tidbits.

Curriculet

Curriculet is an innovative new site that reminds me of EDpuzzle but for books.  This site allows educators to purchase any digital book and turn it into a lesson.  The way this works is an educator selects a book and then adds different types of media (i.e. questions, quiz, video) to create a lesson for students.  Once the lesson is completed a teacher gets instant real-time feedback to assess student's learning.  This is also a great way for educators to track Common Core Literacy Standards and "flip" their classroom.

I highly recommend checking out Curriculet by clicking here!!!

For my Pinterest board on Flipping a Classroom click here.

Kindoma Storytimer

Kindoma Storytime is an interesting iOS app that combines "story time" w/ video chat to allow others to read a digital book together.  This is really good when wanting to read a story w/ another who is not around (i.e. child, student, etc).  The books can be selected by Reading and then are synced together so when a page is turned it does it on both devices.  Another great feature is the ability to point or highlight words so that the other person can see what is going on in real time.  For example, it's a great way to access student comprehension by having them point to items in the book.

I highly recommend checking out Kindoma Storytime by clicking here!!!

For my Pinterest board on Educational iOS Apps click here.

DimensionU

DimensionU is a innovative company that specializes in educational games for Math & Literacy.  These games are multiplayer and take place in a 3D virtual world (i.e. Second Life).  What makes DU games so great is that they are aligned to Common Core Standards, have a high replay, and help students work cooperatively for a common goal.  Also, these games are designed for both Primary/Secondary Level and reinforce a wide range of skills.

DimensionU Games

Comprised of four engaging, multiplayer games with access to curriculum in both Math and Literacy, grades 3 – 9. Each game is designed with unique features to bring out distinct academic and strategic skills in students.

I highly recommend checking out DimensionU by clicking here!!!

Click here to view all content available in mathematics.
Click here to view all content available in literacy.

Meltdown is the DimensionU game that offers students a second chance when answering difficult questions, and rewards creative strategies to achieve victory.

Swarm is DimensionU's team-based game that most strongly reinforces cooperation and collaboration between students to achieve a common goal

Towerstorm is the DimensionU game that is best for working through the most curriculum in the shortest amount of time.

Velocity is DimensionU's high-speed obstacle course that ensures players answer questions correctly in order to continue progressing through the race.