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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? by Terry Heick This article was originally written in 2011 and most recently updated in 2025 Gamification is simply the application of game-like mechanics to non-game ‘things.’ ’ As are Boy Scout Badges.

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AI tools that support learning–not cheating

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Magic Studio lets students move from passive recipients of information to active creators–designing their own materials, organizing information in a visually compelling way, and adding context to their knowledge. Duolingo What it does: Duolingo uses gamification and AI-assisted practice to help students learn a new language.

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Reviving Engagement in the Spanish Classroom: A Musical Challenge with ChatGPT

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Building on this tradition, the activity we will share here not only incorporates music but also integrates artificial intelligence, adding a new layer of engagement and critical thinking. 2022; Nuessel and Marshall, 2008; Vidal and Nordgren, 2024). Instructions: 1. Listen and Decode   Divide the class into groups of 2-3 students.

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Reimagining the Flipped Classroom: Integrating AI, Microlearning, and Learning Analytics to Elevate Student Engagement and Critical Thinking 

Faculty Focus

In the digital era, especially post-pandemic, this strategy has gained renewed importance for fostering active learning, critical thinking, and academic resilience. Moreover, many students, especially those transitioning from traditional learning environments, may carry negative assumptions about active learning approaches.

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Reimagining the Flipped Classroom: Integrating AI, Microlearning, and Learning Analytics to Elevate Student Engagement and Critical Thinking 

Faculty Focus

In the digital era, especially post-pandemic, this strategy has gained renewed importance for fostering active learning, critical thinking, and academic resilience. Moreover, many students, especially those transitioning from traditional learning environments, may carry negative assumptions about active learning approaches.

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Reviving Engagement in the Spanish Classroom: A Musical Challenge with ChatGPT

Faculty Focus

Building on this tradition, the activity we will share here not only incorporates music but also integrates artificial intelligence, adding a new layer of engagement and critical thinking. 2022; Nuessel and Marshall, 2008; Vidal and Nordgren, 2024). Instructions: 1. Listen and Decode   Divide the class into groups of 2-3 students.

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Is the Traditional Classroom Becoming Obsolete?

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Research indicates that active participation leads to higher retention rates, which can be upwards of 60% for students engaged in interactive learning. Additionally, research shows that students who participate in hybrid learning tend to retain information better, as they actively engage with content rather than passively receiving it.