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Birmingham City Schools Leads Groundbreaking Research on Student Motivation and Math Achievement

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JUNE 3, 2025

In partnership with sub-awardees WestEd and MIND Education , creators of ST Math , BCS is driving the development of real- time, data-driven insights to improve student engagement and learning outcomes. This three-year initiative is supported by a grant from the Gates Foundation.

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5 of the biggest education trends in 2024

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JANUARY 31, 2024

Nontraditional learning models: Microschools, microlearning, game-based learning, and more! Several nontraditional learning models have emerged over the past few years, but we predict that 2024 will see a significant shift as more learners than ever commit to these unconventional learning approaches.

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How Research-Informed Games May Result in Deep Learning Experiences

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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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5 major education trends of 2024

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DECEMBER 26, 2024

Nontraditional learning models: Microschools, microlearning, game-based learning, and more! Several nontraditional learning models have emerged over the past few years, but we predict that 2024 will see a significant shift as more learners than ever commit to these unconventional learning approaches.

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SMART Technologies Launches AI Assist in Lumio to Save Teachers Time

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APRIL 17, 2025

Lumio by SMART Technologies, a cloud-based learning platform that enhances engagement on student devices, recently announced a new feature for its Spark plan. This new offering integrates AI Assist, an advanced tool designed to save teachers time and elevate student engagement through AI-generated quiz-based activities and assessments.

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5 ways to integrate gamification into your classroom

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JANUARY 10, 2025

“Games are among childrens favorite activities, especially for primary school students. Introducing games into the classroom can engage students in ways that conventional methods often fail to do” (Zhang & Crawford, 2023, p. This choice element gets students invested in the activity.

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How One District Takes STEM Learning to the Next Level

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JUNE 10, 2024

When you bring esports into the classroom, there’s evidence of better learning outcomes in STEM and even attendance. Celebrate and showcase students’ achievements and learning outcomes.

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How Video Games Can Teach Reading Just as Well as Books

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AUGUST 9, 2019

When we polled students after the read alouds, we learned that students overwhelmingly preferred the narrative-based digital game to all other read-alouds: 75 percent chose it as their favorite. Another active read aloud, “Reader’s Theater,” a play format in which students get to physically move around, came in at 25 percent).

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Playing Games Can Build 21st-Century Skills. Research Explains How.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2019

But make no mistake: game design is very important for learning. The Balanced Game In fact, all games use learning theory to some extent. Research hasn’t shown much evidence that games—in general—lead to increased learning outcomes. In fact, all games use learning theory to some extent.

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A Decade Into Experiments With Gamification, Edtech Rethinks How to Motivate Learners

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MAY 9, 2023

It’s an interesting strategy, but still largely restricted to extracurricular activities like after-school coding clubs or art projects. When it comes to core curricular needs like math or reading, and measuring learning outcomes, that’s when you may still need a bit of competition, believes Clarence Tan.

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A Shift Toward Learning Design: What It Isn't, Why It's Needed, and If It's Right for You

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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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SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Together, these technologies are reshaping the education landscape, offering new ways to teach and learn. a game-based learning platform that makes learning engaging through interactive quizzes, surveys, and discussions. By blending education with gaming elements, Kahoot! What is an example of edtech?

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Digital Game-Based Learning in Higher Ed Moves Beyond the Hype

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AUGUST 4, 2016

Are digital games viable tools for creating effective online teaching and learning environments in higher education, and, if so, is anyone using them? Van Eck explains that the key challenge for creating any serious game involves “thinking about the key learning outcomes you are trying to teach and aligning those with the game.

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Birmingham City Schools Leads Groundbreaking Research on Student Motivation and Math Achievement

5 of the biggest education trends in 2024

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How Research-Informed Games May Result in Deep Learning Experiences

5 major education trends of 2024

SMART Technologies Launches AI Assist in Lumio to Save Teachers Time

5 ways to integrate gamification into your classroom

How One District Takes STEM Learning to the Next Level

How Video Games Can Teach Reading Just as Well as Books

Playing Games Can Build 21st-Century Skills. Research Explains How.

A Decade Into Experiments With Gamification, Edtech Rethinks How to Motivate Learners

A Shift Toward Learning Design: What It Isn't, Why It's Needed, and If It's Right for You

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Digital Game-Based Learning in Higher Ed Moves Beyond the Hype

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