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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. and Prodigy to gamify her instruction and motivate students.

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

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Competing [in a game] doesn’t work as motivation for every student. But even as gamification has become a shorthand for engagement, edtech companies have found it challenging to draw a clear distinction between learning and just having fun. The idea is to keep learners motivated in a class. Quizizz is embodying this shift.

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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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Edtech integration, student engagement are top goals for new school year

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When asked about their biggest challenge in the coming year, 45 percent of teachers predicted that motivation and engagement will be their top issue, while 24 percent anticipate the biggest classroom challenge will be digital distractions, such as students’ personal phones. Students want collaboration and gamification.

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Friday 5: Teaching strategies for classroom success

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Effective teaching strategies for gamification are possible–when implemented correctly and when learning goals are prioritized. Still, there’s an art to gamifying a lesson and ensuring that students are actually learning instead of just playing a game for points. What is the most effective method of teaching?

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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. Games can be particularly effective for engaging learners, promoting active participation and motivating students, both in and outside of the classroom.

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35 edtech innovations we saw at FETC 2023

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Beanstack , an edtech platform that helps schools encourage kids to read through gamification, demonstrated the importance of engaging readers. It motivates people to reach reading goals by tracking when, how much, and what they read. Sticker poster kits begin as a mystery and become more clear as everyone works together.