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3 ways educators leverage gamification strategies

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When teachers turn a lesson or tough-to-teach concept into a motivational gamed or use a fun competition to teach new concepts, students become immersed in their learning and are often more engaged–meaning they’re more likely to retain information. Discover how she integrates these gamified tools into her classroom.

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5 ways to engage your students with Minecraft

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While there are many tools and resources available to educators to support their efforts to create dynamic digital learning environments, one of the newest and most engaging is Minecraft Education Edition (M:EE). Popular among students (and teachers!), Best of all, you don’t even need to be a Minecraft expert to get started!

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Gamifying math and beating the summer slide

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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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How Research-Informed Games May Result in Deep Learning Experiences

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Games can be particularly effective for engaging learners, promoting active participation and motivating students, both in and outside of the classroom. But for SplashLearn CEO Arpit Jain, it is important to make a distinction between gamification and game-based learning (GBL).

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Can Designing Video Games Help Kids Gain Hard and Soft Skills?

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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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New professional development focuses on engagement through gaming

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New online professional development course focuses on increasing student achievement through engagement with game-based learning. The online professional development course focuses on helping teachers incorporate educational video games and applying game-based learning techniques in the classroom.

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Discovery Education, Caterpillar Foundation, and Learning Undefeated Launch New Initiative to Inspire Next Generation of STEM Professionals

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Connecting educators to a vast collection of high-quality, standards-aligned content, ready-to-use digital lessons, intuitive quiz and activity creation tools, and professional learning resources, Discovery Education provides educators with an enhanced learning platform that facilitates engaging, daily instruction.

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