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New Research Proves Game-Based Learning Works—Here's Why That Matters

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Civilization by Sid Meier—More than 35 million units sold worldwide; kids apply social studies lessons. Tama Nunnelly, a middle social studies teacher at Guntersville Middle School in Alabama, participated in the study. “I Gamify Your Classroom: A Field Guide to Game-Based Learning. Full size image here.

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How Modern Learning Environments Support Numerous Pedagogies

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A ­normal ­classroom with rows of desks inhibits what teachers can do in a classroom.”. Create a Neighborhood Vibe with Classroom Design . About 125 students and a faculty team that teaches core classes, such as English, math, science and social ­studies, are assigned exclusively to each neighborhood. “It

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