Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Here are three key expectations that are redefining modern education: Interactive Learning : Students expect dynamic, interactive lessons that incorporate multimedia elements and real-time feedback. Moreover, gamification elements in educational content will drive motivation, encouraging you to tackle challenges with enthusiasm.

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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 incorporating elements like instant feedback and leaderboards, they create a learning environment that encourages participation.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2016

The ever-increasing omnipresence of digital media in student’s lives can be challenging for teachers as they compete for kid’s attention in and out of the classroom. Reviews and feedback from initial participants attribute high marks to the new course, entitled Learning Through Engagement – DimensionU.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Additionally, AI can shorten the feedback loop on student work, allowing students to quickly identify any misunderstandings they may have. Immediate feedback also helps students develop self-efficacy. This customized approach helps all students practice and learn new concepts in a way that works for them.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Implementing formative assessment tools provides real-time feedback, guiding instructional adjustments. Among technology tools for teaching and learning, an engaging example of technology as a K-12 learning tool is educational gamification platforms. What is an example of technology as a learning tool? These platforms, like Kahoot!

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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

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Students are naturally drawn to these visual and interactive elements, which help in retaining their attention and improving understanding. Gamification is another powerful tool for engagement. Digital platforms allow students to work together, share ideas, and give feedback in real-time, whether in the classroom or remotely.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Smart K-12 platforms use algorithms to analyze student performance and provide real-time feedback, allowing educators to tailor their teaching strategies and interventions accordingly. Gamification elements are also employed to make learning more enjoyable and to incentivize student participation.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Product developers whom we interviewed also emphasized the importance of soliciting and responding to educator feedback when crafting interoperable features. Students with weak attention are often labeled as behavior problems rather than getting the learning help they need,” Weinstein laments.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Games and gamification are not new to education. I realized that if we wanted to grab and hold their attention, we need to provide them with valuable experiences. What type of feedback have you received? However, the reward systems—points, scores, competition and winning—have typically been of the extrinsic variety.

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Edsurge

MARCH 11, 2019

10 Ways to Innovate and Inspire Students Get more instruction tips with Lessons in Teaching: Practices and Insights from the Course Hero Faculty Club , a collection of 10 college educators' best practices for capturing students’ attention and keeping them engaged. (See sidebar, “Robertson’s Content Options for Hybrid Courses.”)

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2018

Good video games are incredibly effective at capturing our attention, converting extrinsic rewards into intrinsic motivation, and creating meaningful experiences. They play for a sense of challenge (competency), social interaction, consistent feedback and more. I believe the answer has been in front of us this whole time: video games.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 8, 2025

AI comes in various forms from generative AI to gamification to chatbots to adaptive learning platforms amidst other formats. Elevating Engagement Engagement is an important factor driving retention in online classrooms; furthermore, dynamic environments capture the attention of students, ensuring greater dedication to learning.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 8, 2025

AI comes in various forms from generative AI to gamification to chatbots to adaptive learning platforms amidst other formats. Elevating Engagement Engagement is an important factor driving retention in online classrooms; furthermore, dynamic environments capture the attention of students, ensuring greater dedication to learning.

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Edsurge

JULY 12, 2017

Empower Students to Make Meaningful Change: During a “Shark Tank” unit, Solarsh asked students to consider real-world issues they wanted to solve and design and present a solution for feedback. Perhaps informal learning experiences that take place outside of the classroom deserve more attention. That’s what we want,” Moore says.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

In a large classroom, instructors often face challenges in creating personal connections with students, maintaining attention, and ensuring active participation (Wang & Calvano, 2022). Oppositely, small classrooms allow for more intimate interactions, personalized feedback, and flexible teaching methods (Wang & Calvano, 2022).

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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. AR and VR, for instance, brings a fun element to a lesson and can help students develop critical thinking skills.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

In a large classroom, instructors often face challenges in creating personal connections with students, maintaining attention, and ensuring active participation (Wang & Calvano, 2022). Oppositely, small classrooms allow for more intimate interactions, personalized feedback, and flexible teaching methods (Wang & Calvano, 2022).

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 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. AR and VR, for instance, brings a fun element to a lesson and can help students develop critical thinking skills.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Additionally, AI can shorten the feedback loop on student work, allowing students to quickly identify any misunderstandings they may have. Immediate feedback also helps students develop self-efficacy. This customized approach helps all students practice and learn new concepts in a way that works for them.

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k12 Online Schools

MAY 9, 2025

Whether its board games, video games, or made-up playground challenges, they engage deeply with anything that has goals, rewards, and feedback. Why It Works Gamification works because it introduces immediate feedback and visible progress, two elements that keep learners engaged.

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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. Part 2: Why Enjoyment Enhances Education The idea that learning must be serious to be effective is outdated.

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 23, 2025

Even 510 minutes of movement or fresh air can refresh attention and enhance focus. This method not only builds momentum but also provides constant feedback. Gamification adds fun and engagement to routine study activities. It keeps the brain stimulated, not rested. Instead, aim for restorative breaks.

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