Game based learning for teachers, parents and players in K-12.
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FOR PARENTS:
Harness the power of gaming through expertly-crafted assignments. Parents can use Shoelace's games this summer for 30 mins a week and see massive reading gains, guaranteed.
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Dr. Kris Video #3
Video Gaming in the Classroom:Ā The Way ofĀ the Future
Passive learning is on the decline. Engagement from Shoelace's curriculum-aligned games help to boost critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and collaborative skills.
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DEMYSTIFYING GAMIFICATION:
Learn about the 3 pivotal advantages of how games blend with educational content to tap into the brainās reward system and compel young learners to actively pursue knowledge.
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It's time to learn about why real games for learning matter.
Follow our posts this week to learn from Dr. Kris Alexander about the future of gaming in education and how @literacyteach1 and @parents can fire up kids about reading with Shoelace games š
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Shoelace - The future of learning is fun! retweeted
8 Feb 2024
Encore presentation: "We are going to get to a point where we're in immersive environments where we can actually learn by doing in game spaces." ā @julia76 on games as educational tools. At 8/11pm w/ Jeffrey Derevensky (@mcgillu), Kristopher Alexander (@TorontoMet) & @JeyanTVO
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6 Dec 2022
33 years ago tonight, 14 women went to bed thinking about their finals, future in STEM and the upcoming holiday season. They didnāt know that these dreams threatened a manās sense of self worth and that they wouldnāt survive to see their goals and aspirations become a reality.
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Shoelace Learning reboots reading with video game learning bdc.ca/en/bdc-capital/venturā¦ via @bdc_ca
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Shoelace - The future of learning is fun! retweeted
27 Nov 2023
I had a fantastic time in Canada with @DreamscapeEDU talking about how we use AI to create culturally responsive content in edtech!
There's not a whole lot of people out there doing this.
#edtech #ai #culturallyresponsive
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Hi friends. Get 50% off a subscription this week with the promo code SHOELACE50.
So if you've had any moment where you've been thinking "I need to do something to help my child with reading", don't wait any longer!
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Shoelace Learning reboots reading with video game learning bdc.ca/en/bdc-capital/venturā¦ via @bdc_ca
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Shoelace - The future of learning is fun! retweeted
6 Nov 2023
This is what happens every time someone like me gets fired for a book. They donāt have to censor books. Teachers censor themselves out of fear. #fREADom #KidsNeedSillyBooks #edutwitter
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13 Oct 2023
The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia is offering free admission to all Nova Scotians until January 14, 2024!
This pilot project aims to remove financial barriers, increase access to the arts, and help build healthier communities in our province.
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15 Jul 2023
In case you missed the news that @NAIG2023 starts today! āŗļø
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Time to do groceries when the only option for a snack is salad toppers.
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Itās amazing when a little idea inspires a passion to have real #IMPACT š and then comes full circle š
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Heartbreaking and poignant. Thank you Jackie Goldberg for your powerful words. youtube.com/watch?v=vYvt8IIwā¦
#Respect
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