eSchool News

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Gamification, interactive exercises, and multimedia resources can capture students’ attention and keep them motivated to practice literacy skills. Instead of implementing the curriculum all at once, consider a phased rollout. Implementing a new curriculum takes time, and success may not be immediate.

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eSchool News

JULY 30, 2024

Key points: A love of learning can lead to a lifetime of learning How to use PBL with makerspaces across your curriculum Here’s how schools can better support neurodiverse students For more news on instruction, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Curiosity is a fountain of opportunity for all educators.

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Edsurge

MARCH 11, 2019

Robertson notes that redesigning a curriculum using modules allows educators to build a cache of materials a little at a time. When forced to redesign his course, Robertson saw an opportunity to move toward a curriculum that offered more flexibility than his linear syllabus ever could. His choice: modular learning.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 23, 2017

Studies have revealed that students find gaming and gamification of work positively stimulating and motivating. The neurological battery of tests included those for working memory and sustained attention was also improved in the subjects after the training period. [1]. Many of these programs incorporate the model of play.

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eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2024

Central to this approach are the hooks – strategies that captivate students’ attention and foster excitement for learning. Incorporating elements of gamification, such as unlocking clues or prizes, enhances motivation and bolsters learning outcomes. in teaching.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2024

Adaptive & Individualized Curriculums Artificial intelligence and its power to analyze data and make decisions based on the findings is starting to permeate classrooms. One of its most exciting uses is in creating personalized curriculums that account for students’ interests and competencies.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

There is a clear need for science-driven curriculum, and the thoughtful implementation of emerging technologies. We are on track to see an increase in individualized homeschooling and e-learning, accompanied by the rising tide of gamification in education, promising a more engaging and dynamic learning experience.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 13, 2024

Thankfully, technological advancements have led to the development of digital tools designed specifically to captivate high school student’s attention and enhance their learning experiences. By enabling teachers to craft or curate videos tailored to their curriculum, these tools make complex subjects more digestible and engaging for students.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

According to a study by the National Center for Education Statistics, nearly 60% of students report feeling bored during class, a clear indication that the traditional model often fails to capture attention. Moreover, gamification elements in educational content will drive motivation, encouraging you to tackle challenges with enthusiasm.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

In its 48-year history, Curriculum Associates has acquired only one company. We’re not looking to enter new businesses, but for ways to inspire our existing customers,” Rob Waldron, Curriculum Associates’ CEO, tells EdSurge. Motion Math’s team of five will be joining Curriculum Associates and remain in its San Francisco offices. “We

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can be easily distracted, making it hard for them to finish homework and other tasks. Gamification Offers an Alternative Approach to Learning. MORE FROM EDTECH: See how schools are using virtual and augmented reality for assistive learning.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Introducing robotics and coding into the curriculum helps students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. More–and better–student engagement: Interactive whiteboards, educational games, and multimedia presentations capture students’ attention and make learning more enjoyable.

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Edsurge

MARCH 6, 2017

The idea behind my company, Legends of Learning , was that a unique approach to game based learning—short, simple edgames specially built and aligned to curriculum standards—would engage and teach students more effectively. The Gamification of Learning and Instruction: Game-Based Methods and Strategies for Training and Education.

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Edsurge

MAY 29, 2018

So in a push to make learning more relevant—and fun—a pair of startups, BitLearn and Pigzbe , are fusing gamification with finance, propped up by digital currency tokens. To get there, it’s going to have to follow suit and pay attention in the same way that education is starting to pay attention to computer coding.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

We have to build our own curriculum,” says Col. 1st Class Rebecca Babcock, chief military language instructor for the undergraduate Persian Farsi program who also leads the military studies curriculum revision program. Dueling for Attention Work is not the primary reason people use Duolingo.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2018

Educators are constantly challenged to find ways to keep kids’ attention in class when, outside of school, their world is full of all kinds of highly compelling and visually stimulating media. Unlike Pokémon Go, there’s no gamification going on here—for that, teachers have to get a little more creative.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 27, 2017

The curriculum is just a frame, which gives you the flexibility to engage the students in different ways. Educade gives you gamification resources for science, math, social studies, language arts, business, health and wellness, engineering, and more. This is your doorway to gamification. Don’t resist the process of gamification!

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Edsurge

AUGUST 29, 2018

With each student following a self-designed curriculum plan, there’s a palpable sense of ownership in the learning that takes place. There may be no better example of meeting students where they are than Arnold’s gamification of the learning process. As Johnson says, “My role in the classroom has evolved dramatically.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

Schools are turning to creative solutions such as immersive technology and gamification in the classroom. And thirdly, we believe that there will be more urgent attention paid to professional development for K-12 educators. Literacy and Curriculum, Certified Academic Language Therapist C.A.L.T –Amy Gulley, M.Ed

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The good news is that gamification taps into that same drive. If a game can hold a student’s attention for an hour, why not harness that power to make math stick? She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

This data-driven approach not only identifies areas of strength and weakness but also helps create a more responsive and customized curriculum. Gamification elements are also employed to make learning more enjoyable and to incentivize student participation.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Parents and students will expect schools to provide curriculum pathways that better prepare students for life after graduation, and that factor in student wellness and social emotional learning (SEL). Schools are turning to creative solutions such as immersive technology and gamification in the classroom. –Amy Gulley, M.Ed

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Edsurge

JULY 12, 2017

Douglas Moore In 2010, Tesoriero and her colleague Amanda Solarsh, a middle school science teacher, stumbled across an opportunity to write curriculum at NYSCI. Over the years, the teachers have participated in curriculum development, design labs and field trips, which have influenced the course and their practice.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 8, 2025

To emphasize, research indicates that curriculum designers and university stakeholders need to provide best-practice examples of how to utilize AI tools to effectively and positively promote the use of AI for students advantage (Deroncle-Acosta et al. 2024, 9). AI can considerably improve engagement in the classroom (A. Huang et al.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

There is a clear need for science-driven curriculum, and the thoughtful implementation of emerging technologies. We are on track to see an increase in individualized homeschooling and e-learning, accompanied by the rising tide of gamification in education, promising a more engaging and dynamic learning experience.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 8, 2025

To emphasize, research indicates that curriculum designers and university stakeholders need to provide best-practice examples of how to utilize AI tools to effectively and positively promote the use of AI for students advantage (Deroncle-Acosta et al. 2024, 9). AI can considerably improve engagement in the classroom (A. Huang et al.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 27, 2018

Gamification of classes. By 2017, the gamification of learning finally had the successful track record that allowed it to be accepted as an effective and engaging approach to teaching. Alternatively, some teachers tape classes and make them available to students who couldn’t attend or those who simply want to revisit concepts.

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k12 Online Schools

MAY 9, 2025

Why It Works Gamification works because it introduces immediate feedback and visible progress, two elements that keep learners engaged. Gamification doesnt mean turning every subject into a video game. Project-Based Learning: Allow students to select their own research topics related to curriculum goals.

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 22, 2025

When students find joy in learning: Their attention spans increase They retain more information They develop a growth-oriented mindset Enjoyment stimulates positive emotions, which, in turn, activate the brains reward system. Accredited virtual schools follow the same state or national curriculum standards as brick-and-mortar schools.

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 23, 2025

Thats why success in online learning doesnt just rely on intelligence or curriculum. Even 510 minutes of movement or fresh air can refresh attention and enhance focus. Gamification adds fun and engagement to routine study activities. It depends on strategy. It keeps the brain stimulated, not rested.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 22, 2017

I was also surprised to see so little development in gaming and gamification within education this past year. These edtech approaches received both buzz and practice over the past decade, but no longer seem to win attention in media and at conferences. Has gaming worn out its welcome in schools and colleges?

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