eSchool News

MAY 26, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO, CA , May 26, 2021: SplashLearn, the game-based learning program used by millions of students, announced winners of its massively popular annual competition – the SpringBoard Math Challenge. My students were excited to participate and motivated to work hard for the contest!” Salway added. About SplashLearn.

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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 24, 2025

Student engagement and involvement with technology-driven IEPs: Technology-driven IEPs can also empower students to take an active role in their education plan. When students on an IEP reach a certain age, it is important for them to be the active lead in their plan.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2023

Schools will continue to provide struggling students with tutoring services, while advanced students will find new learning opportunities through online courses or internships outside the classroom. We expect this to motivate schools to create more flexible, active learning spaces that can be modified to fit a wide variety of learning needs.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 5, 2022

If you can embed skill development within a genuinely motivating social set of rewards, learning is deeper and more enduring. Recently, we were fortunate to speak with her at length on the topic of game-based learning. EdSurge: How have you seen the field of game-based learning evolve?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 6, 2025

In a TEDx talk titled The Super Mario Effect–Tricking Your Brain into Learning More , Mark Rober highlighted how video games like Super Mario can motivate people to achieve their goals by viewing failures as learning opportunities. This approach especially helps reluctant readers.

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eSchool News

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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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

San Francisco, CA, 23 nd February 2022 : The popular game-based learning program SplashLearn, today announced the 8 th edition of its massively popular SpringBoard Math Challenge. It brings teachers and students together in an environment that enables competition as well as collaboration but most importantly celebrates learning.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2024

These lively spaces have a profound impact on student mood and behavior , fostering motivation and wellbeing. Nontraditional learning models: Microschools, microlearning, game-based learning, and more! As game-based learning has grown, so has student interest in extracurricular esports opportunities.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Schools will continue to provide struggling students with tutoring services, while advanced students will find new learning opportunities through online courses or internships outside the classroom. We expect this to motivate schools to create more flexible, active learning spaces that can be modified to fit a wide variety of learning needs.

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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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eSchool News

DECEMBER 26, 2024

These lively spaces have a profound impact on student mood and behavior , fostering motivation and wellbeing. Nontraditional learning models: Microschools, microlearning, game-based learning, and more! As game-based learning has grown, so has student interest in extracurricular esports opportunities.

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eSchool News

MAY 10, 2023

Understanding the Basics of Gamification in Education Gamification means adding interactive gaming elements to processes such as learning. Everyone loves games, and competition motivates people to perform their best. Don’t gamify everything; instead, focus on lessons lacking engagement and motivation.

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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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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

MARCH 31, 2020

Read to Lead is a 100% free and proven blended learning solution that leverages game-based learning to help students in grades 5-9 build reading, writing, and leadership skills. The program includes engaging content, data dashboards, and hands-on activities.

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eSchool News

JULY 27, 2023

Key points: Gamification can help engage students when they might otherwise lose motivation Engaged students are 2.5 times more likely to be hopeful about the future than their actively disengaged peers. According to a 2022 Gallup poll , engaged students are 2.5 This is massive, but even more impressive is that they are 4.5

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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. Design for diverse learners: We designed Level Up Los Angeles, focusing on UDL principles.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) started collaborating on game-based learning (GBL) in developmental math and writing instruction in the mid-2000s, they had no idea what they were setting in motion. Connecting the Dots Between Enjoyment and Learning. When four professors from the.

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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 11, 2023

Balancing screen-based learning with other instructional methods is crucial for students’ overall well-being. Distraction and lack of focus: The presence of devices in classrooms can lead to distractions, with students potentially engaging in non-educational activities during lessons.

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Edsurge

MARCH 13, 2019

Soon after, his team hit on video games as a way to help both kids and adults strengthen executive functioning skills like concentration and attention. Since playing games naturally keeps our motivation high, ADHD might be ideally receptive to the treatment, they reasoned. She singles out video games as a common example.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

With our game, Fog Stone Isle , players use online visual manipulatives for a wide variety of crafting activities. Or they might grow plants in farm fields based on area models—while figuring out how to multiply fractions. One way to do that is to incorporate fun mathematical activities into family life.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 26, 2023

This is where game-based learning can motivate and engage students while providing them with immediate feedback. The future of high school education is looking quite promising as we navigate the shift to personalized learning. And let’s not forget about gamification!

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

In fact, all games use learning theory to some extent. You have to learn while the game teaches you—and it all has to be engaging and immersive enough for you to want to keep playing. How games are designed can also play a big role in whether we learn, or even keep playing.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2018

Edtech initiatives that reduce teachers to the role of facilitator often overlook the important role the teacher plays in activating rich learning experiences for students. Teachers in Georgia told us about the challenges they face making cross curricular connections.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2018

You may gasp, but gaming is a multi-billion-dollar industry for a reason. Good video games are incredibly effective at capturing our attention, converting extrinsic rewards into intrinsic motivation, and creating meaningful experiences. Here are some key insights we’ve gathered about the ways video games foster learning: 1.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 10, 2020

Like the major league sports franchises buying and building esports teams , colleges are undoubtedly interested in the big money that’s flowing through the video game industry. People who are deeply into gaming need to have balance in their life.” And its computers may be programmed with built-in time limits.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

We caught up with Gee to learn about what games he’s currently playing, what he’s learning, why he doesn’t trust people who don’t finish games, and how it feels to be one of the most respected voices in the game-based learning community at the ripe age of 68. The second game I played was the first.

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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.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Students can work together on digital platforms, sharing ideas and feedback in real-time, while teachers can provide immediate, constructive feedback, which can enhance student engagement and motivation. Together, these technologies are reshaping the education landscape, offering new ways to teach and learn. Additionally, Kahoot!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Though these are game-based learning, there’s no plot as you might find simulated games. Each app includes personalized learning, an enhanced review mode, and additional challenges to keep students motivated. High scores can be shared via the optional Game Center social network.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

The game had given them a reason and a context, not only for using English, but also for activating 21st-century skills. Here are six examples of higher-order thinking skills my students developed while creating and playing games: 1. Collaboration Minecraft is a game with a vast online community.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 27, 2019

In talking with Fraser, it becomes clear that the decision to relaunch Carmen was motivated in a big way by nostalgia. recalls a childhood love of mystery novels, piecing together clues and what we might call today active learning. This put me in more in the driver’s seat than reading,” he says of the franchise’s early games.

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Edsurge

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? You have to harness the motivational potential [inherent to the game] and align that with the learning outcomes you want to promote. Image Credit: Toolwire.

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