Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

There are many interactive tools available that can be used to create quizzes, games, and simulations. These activities can be used to reinforce key concepts, test understanding, and provide feedback to students. Quizizz , or Google Forms. Simulations offer students the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in practical scenarios.

Active Learning 97

Active Learning Achievement Activities Quizzes 97

Edsurge

MAY 15, 2024

Research formality ranges from classroom-based informal needs assessment and feedback regarding professional learning to high-level National Science Foundation-funded studies. Iterate on what works and learn from what doesn’t. Every student must have the tools, voice and choice to express and own their learning.

STEM 208

STEM Interdisciplinary Education Science 208

Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2024

Selecting a collaborative and nonviolent platform for introducing esports into the curriculum can stimulate creativity and teamwork among students, as evidenced by our choice to employ game-based learning tools for creative competitions. Celebrate and showcase students’ achievements and learning outcomes.

STEM 197

STEM Learning Science Learning Outcomes 197

EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2018

A good first step would be to test SEL functions through digital tools such as game-based learning and wearable devices. Google Classroom also gives teachers the ability to provide timely feedback, which improves the quality of student work. That shouldn’t stop IT administrators and educators from trying.

Skills 167

Skills Teaching Critical Thinking Game-Based Learning 167

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

MATHstream pairs engaging video lessons with real-time questions, prompts, and feedback provides an effective tutoring alternative that can be used in low-income classroom settings to respond to some of today’s biggest challenges in education.

Middle School 141

Middle School Middle School Math Game-Based Learning 141

Edsurge

MAY 16, 2017

It’s one thing when master teachers successfully implement learning games in a carefully controlled research study. But engaging students through game-based learning (GBL) means little unless the games are easy to implement and effective where they matter most—in the classroom. What Not To Do.

Curriculum 133

Curriculum Teachers Game-Based Learning Middle School 133

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

It eventually expanded into high school, scaling up its challenges like levels in a video game and borrowing elements from game design—such as its approach to final exams, which are interactive and structured like “final boss” levels. Part of that success may be attributable to the way games are designed—e.g.,

Skills 168

Skills Critical Thinking Game-Based Learning Failure 168

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Challenge encourages game-based learning to help kids learn to have fun with math. If they build it, they will learn from it. That’s the idea behind the national K-12 Game-a-thon, which invites students to let their imaginations and problem solving run wild as they design, build and share their own math games.

Math 111

Math Game-Based Learning Fairness Evaluation 111

EdTech Magazine

MARCH 16, 2018

Switching to gamified PD through a partnership with game-based learning company Alludo was a no-brainer. By using an online component of PD, Douglas and her team are able to give positive feedback immediately on each teacher’s progress in the training and issue badges and achievements.

Accessibility 129

Accessibility Coaching Game-Based Learning Critical Thinking 129

Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2018

If we want technology to finally transform education and teach the 21st century skills our students need to succeed, we need to design tools with the understanding that teachers are activators of learning and the secret to achieving better student outcomes. Teachers want technology that’s intuitive and enriches their existing practice.

Teachers 166

Teachers Writing Feedback Assignments 166

Edsurge

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Too often we find ourselves repeating the same old feedback: “This is the grade. And it lacks the enthusiasm—as well as the desire to help kids own and engage in their learning—that defines us as innovative educators. Asking a child to reflect on her own learning can lead to more intrinsic learning and a sense of self-achievement.

Technology 159

Technology Teachers Teaching Methods Assignments 159

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Secondly, we will see the need for greater access to real-time data and analytics to empower teachers to intervene when needed to accelerate individual student achievement. –Nick Gaehde, President, Lexia Learning. And thirdly, we believe that there will be more urgent attention paid to professional development for K-12 educators.

Hybrid Learning 294

Hybrid Learning Communication Accessibility Language 294

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Low-achieving, high-poverty schools face twice the annual leadership turnover rates of other schools—and generally fill positions with the least experienced leaders. Successful simulations enable participants to: Exercise critical thinking and decision making Experience consequences Receive feedback.

Evaluation 107

Evaluation Schools Coaching Participation 107