eSchool News

JUNE 20, 2024

Key points: Gamifying learning often leads to deeper student engagement and understanding 4 ways to encourage play in education Prioritizing inclusivity in game-based learning For more news on gamification, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub On October 1st, the announcement rings out: “It’s time to master those multiplication facts, everyone!”

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Edsurge

MAY 10, 2021

Games can be particularly effective for engaging learners, promoting active participation and motivating students, both in and outside of the classroom. Educators have long used games to promote learning and deepen student understanding of subject matter. Arpit Jain This was the impetus for SplashLearn.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2024

Schools will need to incorporate language and policies about AI into their school codes and practices to discourage cheating and unethical usage of these technologies. Nontraditional learning models: Microschools, microlearning, game-based learning, and more!

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Schools will need to incorporate language and policies about AI into their school codes and practices to discourage cheating and unethical usage of these technologies. Nontraditional learning models: Microschools, microlearning, game-based learning, and more!

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Edsurge

JANUARY 31, 2019

And some research backs up his theory: according to a Pew Research Center survey , 84 percent of surveyed teens said they have or have access to a game console at home, and 90 percent said they play games either on a cell phone, computer, console or cellphone. It’s almost like a Language Arts activity in a lot of ways,” Isaacs says.

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eSchool News

JUNE 7, 2023

Classroom activities, play-inspired lessons, and phenomena-based videos exemplify how curiosity drives STEM solutions while empowering students to learn by doing and seeing. The content will equip students with the right skills and knowledge to pursue STEM careers at home, in the classroom, or wherever learning takes place.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2024

Their excitement is evident as they face challenges and earn rewards, turning traditional learning into an adventure. Game-based learning not only motivates students through elements like challenges, rewards and narratives but also fosters critical skills such as problem-solving, strategic thinking and collaboration.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 29, 2022

While I have long been a proponent of game-based learning, I had (up until this past year) been skeptical of the role of esports in education. Every day, we explored plants through hands-on experiments, farmed in Minecraft, and stayed active with recess breaks. That’s not authentic learning.

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Edsurge

MAY 23, 2019

Pursuit of unusual ideas has defined Silver’s career, from his work helping to develop the Scratch block-based programming language to starting JoyLabz, the company behind the Makey Makey invention kits that introduce kids to programming and build skills through hands-on projects. He was ahead of his time,” Silver recalls.

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Edsurge

MAY 15, 2019

Kitkit offers a game-based learning program on tablets to help children learn independently. The app offers a library of books and videos and 2,400 learning activities across 22 sessions covering math and reading. This is a point in education where we can do things differently,” she says.

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eSchool News

JUNE 22, 2016

Voki can be used to teach everything from reading to history to foreign language and is fully customizable to create historical figures, cartoons, animals, and even portray the students themselves. Voki allows my students to demonstrate their learning in a unique and meaningful way.” and around the world. ”

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Edsurge

MARCH 18, 2024

Navigating this terrain requires a delicate balance, ensuring that the joy and engagement of games enhance rather than detract from educational objectives while aiming to foster an inclusive and responsive pedagogy. It recognizes the importance of enjoyment, curiosity and exploration in facilitating effective learning experiences.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The science of reading is a multidisciplinary field that explores the cognitive processes involved in reading and seeks evidence-based strategies to improve literacy instruction. Balancing screen-based learning with other instructional methods is crucial for students’ overall well-being.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of online distance education, educators face a crucial challenge: captivating students and igniting their passion for learning within virtual environments. The key to unlocking this new era of educational success lies in the integration of active learning strategies. Quizizz , or Google Forms.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of online distance education, educators face a crucial challenge: captivating students and igniting their passion for learning within virtual environments. The key to unlocking this new era of educational success lies in the integration of active learning strategies. Quizizz , or Google Forms.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

In fact, research shows that 80 percent of esports teams are comprised of students who have never before participated in extracurricular activities. Much like participation in an athletic team, esports players learn how to work together as an effective team by communicating and collaborating with each other. –Amy Gulley, M.Ed

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2023

The platform comes from the same stables — of MIT Media Lab — as Scratch, the free-to-use, ubiquitous coding language popular with young people from across the world. It’s an interesting strategy, but still largely restricted to extracurricular activities like after-school coding clubs or art projects.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2018

Microsoft also announced that the Immersive Reader tool — which reads aloud to students — and Teams now support translation to more languages than ever before. CDW Activity ID. These lessons can then be published on Microsoft Teams and accessed by students anywhere, anytime. Content Subtype. CDW VV2 Strategy. CDW Segment. Buying Cycle.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

A dashboard allows educators to see behavioral and academic analytics for students based on data collected from classroom activities. As a teacher, he sought ways to turn his class into a game, developing the foundations of Classcraft, founded in 2013. My grading system is based on leveling up,” he says.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Mindsnacks is a series of education apps on topics like geography, vocabulary, languages, and SAT. Though these are game-based learning, there’s no plot as you might find simulated games. High scores can be shared via the optional Game Center social network. The first level of twenty words is free.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

At UC Berkeley, I chose to major in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science before learning it was notoriously the hardest major. I also participated in a ton of student clubs and activities , ranging from playing oboe with the orchestra to dancing hula with Cal Hawaii Club. As you might imagine, I didn't do to well in class.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 28, 2019

In the past, where digital citizenship and online games most often intersected was in the realm of communication—namely, norms around respectful language and dialogue that are aligned with the ethical and moral standards that someone would have for face-to-face conversations.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 5, 2016

Because online courses in particular are developed in advance, professors must predict where their students might become confused and then design a full range of materials, engagements, and activities to address those issues.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Three computer stations give MoPOP guests the opportunity to try activities related to chemistry (Element Scavenger Hunt), coding (Code Builder) and culture (Ng? Learning about Maori culture. You can hear dialogue, you get this sort of in-game notebook where you're gathering vocabulary.”

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Kidaptive first entered the edtech market in 2012 with Leo’s Pad, a game-based learning app that offered mini-games and puzzles to assess cognitive skills in young children. The company has refocused its business and research around what it calls its “Adaptive Learning Platform.”

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

These tools incorporate game elements, such as points, rewards, and leaderboards, to make learning more engaging and interactive. They are often used to teach subjects ranging from languages to math in a fun and competitive environment. By blending education with gaming elements, Kahoot! Educational games like Kahoot!

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Edsurge

MAY 1, 2019

That’s roughly how much Age of Learning estimates it will have spent by the end of this year on “ Adventure Academy ,” a multiplayer online game to teach elementary- and middle-school age children subjects including math, social studies and language arts.

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