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Engaging the reluctant reader: Benefits of gamified learning in literacy education

eSchool News

Reaching reluctant and disinterested readers can be challenging, frustrating, and discouraging for teachers, who fully grasp the importance of literacy skills. Research shows that gamification encourages students to fail and reattempt learning tasks without embarrassment. Many educational games fall into this category.

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Why It's Important to Teach Your Students Financial Literacy—and Three Ways to Do It

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Research shows that by the age of 12, students will develop an economic understanding that researchers describe as “essentially adult”. Reaching Students Digitally The need to improve financial skills and capacities is not unique to any one state or school district. They are looking for better outcomes.

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🚀 Building a new civilization for kids

Teach Your Kids

Ben shares how Recess empowers kids by giving them autonomy in a virtual civilization where they can explore their passions, collaborate with peers, and learn through interactive games like Minecraft and custom-built simulations. Children experience freedom and decision-making in their learning process at Recess.