eSchool News

JULY 27, 2023

Key points: Gamification can help engage students when they might otherwise lose motivation Engaged students are 2.5 The more you treat education as a game, the more likely students are to pay attention and be engaged in class. Gone are the days of teachers lecturing in front of students who are taking furious notes.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2023

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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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

Motivating students and keeping students actively engaged in lessons is becoming frequently more challenging for even the most creative teachers. At times it can seem we’re competing with smartphones and video games for students’ undivided attention. Perhaps the best strategy is to embrace the technology and harness it for learning.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

So programs intended to make that process easier and faster are tapping into the science of motivation to improve their methods. Without that intrinsic personal motivation, it’s hard to reach the levels we expect and hope,” says Parandeh Kia, associate provost for educational technology at the institute.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

It’s important to bring attention to the fact that there are many people who struggle to communicate with their own family, friends, and neighbors. They are motivated to learn out of curiosity or a desire to be more inclusive. Gamification : Features, such as “streaks”, are used to boost motivation and encourage habit formation.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Gamification, interactive exercises, and multimedia resources can capture students’ attention and keep them motivated to practice literacy skills. When students experience success and progress in their literacy skills through education technology, it can boost their confidence and motivation.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2024

Teachers can’t slow down the lesson plans for the entire class to accommodate a few struggling students, and can’t provide individualized attention to all the students who need it to stay on track. Investors and entrepreneurs, politicians, and the public-at-large all finally started paying attention.

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eSchool News

MAY 16, 2024

Enhancing student engagement and motivation Beyond academic support, AI tutoring systems can also improve student engagement and motivation. By implementing gamification techniques, such as progress tracking, reward systems, and interactive challenges, these systems can enhance student participation and deliver more fun while learning.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 5, 2020

educators in light of the pandemic, including the scale of disruption; the rapid move to online teaching; the need for teacher support; mass learning loss; and a decrease in student motivation. At the beginning of May 2020 , 80 percent of teachers said that student motivation was lower than it had been pre-lockdown.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 23, 2017

Studies have revealed that students find gaming and gamification of work positively stimulating and motivating. Dopamine is associated with the limbic region of the brain which controls the pleasure response and it is this response that stimulates repeating the action that motivated the response in the first place.

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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

Integrating such data into Learning Experience Platforms (LXPs) creates the basis for better engagement, motivation, and results since each student benefits from a tailored experience that works best for their needs and aspirations. Gamification in the classroom can take on various forms.

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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. This can help motivate learners to complete assignments, better focus on tasks and avoid procrastinating. Gamification Offers an Alternative Approach to Learning. by Brian Potash.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Virtual learning assistants, or mentors, will, with human overseers, autonomously support personalized development: Imagine personalized learning journeys powered by AI agents that bring relevant topics to your students’ attention, based on your interests. Diana Heldfond, CEO & Founder, Parallel Learning Are students learning?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

More–and better–student engagement: Interactive whiteboards, educational games, and multimedia presentations capture students’ attention and make learning more enjoyable. This personalized approach allows students to progress at their own pace, reinforcing understanding and addressing specific learning gaps.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Games and gamification are not new to education. Ideally, educators want students to discover the joy of learning and be motivated by intrinsic rewards. Ideally, educators want students to discover the joy of learning and be motivated by intrinsic rewards.

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EAB

JUNE 12, 2023

Blogs Can gamification help you generate leads for healthcare programs? Introducing gamification into your lead generation strategy could offer a promising new way to find students. What is gamification? Gamification is used in marketing to engage potential customers using fun and interactive tactics.

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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. I believe the answer has been in front of us this whole time: video games. You may gasp, but gaming is a multi-billion-dollar industry for a reason.

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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. By turning lessons into interactive challenges, students stay motivated to learn and improve.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 29, 2018

That’s the premise of the Flex Program being piloted by Susannah Johnson in Honolulu, Hawaii, which seeks to leverage the intrinsic motivation of students to build the necessary skills for success in school and beyond. There may be no better example of meeting students where they are than Arnold’s gamification of the learning process.

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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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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Gamification elements are also employed to make learning more enjoyable and to incentivize student participation. Additionally, digital learning enhances student engagement and motivation. Distraction and lack of focus: The prevalence of digital devices can lead to distractions and decreased attention spans.

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Edsurge

JULY 12, 2017

With official launch over a year away, there are a lot of decisions to be made, but a core element of the game will definitely be to build upon intrinsic motivation rather than extrinsic through gamification. “‘I Perhaps informal learning experiences that take place outside of the classroom deserve more attention.

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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

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

All the attention may have bred false confidence, however. This money allowed the company to develop and test features such as including “growth mindset” messages in games to help challenge and motivate students.

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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). Active Learning and Gamification Active learning techniques became invaluable in reinforcing key concepts.

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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). Active Learning and Gamification Active learning techniques became invaluable in reinforcing key concepts.

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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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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. Did I miss a trend that motivated you in 2017? In the past, gamifying lessons annoyed administrators and frightened parents.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Virtual learning assistants, or mentors, will, with human overseers, autonomously support personalized development: Imagine personalized learning journeys powered by AI agents that bring relevant topics to your students’ attention, based on your interests. Diana Heldfond, CEO & Founder, Parallel Learning Are students learning?

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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. Dopamine release during gaming motivates repeated effort, turning repetitive tasks into enjoyable ones. Gamification doesnt mean turning every subject into a video game.

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 22, 2025

But while the logistics of this new model are increasingly familiar, one question continues to surface: How do we keep children engaged, motivated, and joyful in a virtual learning environment? This chemical response, often driven by dopamine, strengthens memory and increases a student’s motivation to continue learning.

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 23, 2025

Personal touches like a plant, calendar, or motivational quote can add warmth without making the space feel casual. Goal-setting provides direction and motivation. Ticking off tasks offers a small dopamine boost, which reinforces motivation. Even 510 minutes of movement or fresh air can refresh attention and enhance focus.

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EAB

JULY 18, 2023

Make your nurture campaigns work harder Once you’ve taken a close look at your funnel and identified where you’re losing students, turn your attention to your nurture campaigns. What factors most often motivate your students to go back to school? In my experience, there’s almost always an opportunity to improve nurture campaigns.

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