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5 reasons why game design is the best way to teach STEAM skills

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That’s where game-based learning comes in. Meanwhile, video games are already one of the most familiar and compelling forms of media for students–so why not use them as a learning platform? These benefits translate well to STEAM contexts, where critical thinking, teamwork, and creativity are essential.

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Coding, Creativity and the New Digital Fluency

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Creative Coding in the Classroom: From Game Design to Storytelling One example of creative coding comes from a curriculum that introduces computer science through game design and storytelling in Minecraft, a game-based learning platform used by millions of students worldwide.

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How Gamification Uncovers Nuance In The Learning Process

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Views Facebook Linkedin Print How Does Gamification Uncover Nuance In The Learning Process? Share a pic or an update and watch the ‘likes’ roll in, each one like a point in a game. Even sticking a push-pin into the map of every traveling destination you’ve ever visited is a form of ‘gamification.’

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5 Learning Strategies That Make Students Curious

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Views Facebook Linkedin Print These Learning Strategies Make Students Curious by Terry Heick Understanding where curiosity comes from is the holy grail of education. A learner playing and learning through play , nearly by definition, is curious about something, or otherwise they’re simply manipulating bits and pieces mindlessly.

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Reflections on 50 years of Game-Based Learning (Part 3)

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More than 50 years after Don Rawitsch introduced Oregon Trail in his eighth grade class, the debate continues : Can games become a legitimate tool for learning? Proponents of game-based learning have good reason to be optimistic—but also cautious. Making games cultivates a range of hard skills (e.g.

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Why Game Based Learning Is the Right Choice for Remote Teaching

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It’s called Game Based Learning (GBL). It simply means teachers include games in their lesson plans to teach curricular concepts. By using the games kids already love–want to play–GBL has an opportunity to turn students into lifelong learners who enjoy learning. More on Game-based Learning.

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Next-gen learning: 5 digital tools to engage and inspire

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With constantly evolving technology, educators have access to an ever-expanding array of digital tools and apps designed to create engaging learning experiences. This tool lets users train models that will recognize images, sounds, or poses, allowing them to integrate AI learning into various subjects.