Critical Thinking, Discussions and Game-Based Learning

How Gamification Uncovers Nuance In The Learning Process

Teach Thought

JULY 10, 2025

Views Facebook Linkedin Print How Does Gamification Uncover Nuance In The Learning Process? Share a pic or an update and watch the ‘likes’ roll in, each one like a point in a game. This article was republished from a 2011 article by Terry Heick

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5 Learning Strategies That Make Students Curious

Teach Thought

JULY 11, 2025

Views Facebook Linkedin Print These Learning Strategies Make Students Curious by Terry Heick Understanding where curiosity comes from is the holy grail of education. Strategy to actuate : Revisit old questions—through a journal prompt, Socrative discussion, QFT ( Question Formulation Technique ), or even a fishbowl discussion.

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A Serious Look at Game-Based Learning

Edsurge

OCTOBER 25, 2022

I've always thought games were good models for everything. Here, she discusses the challenges involved in getting adults to take play seriously, as well the many life lessons that may be imparted through effective educational gaming. EdSurge: You’re a vocal proponent of gaming in the classroom. So, I joined her team.

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Why Game Based Learning Is the Right Choice for Remote Teaching

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 30, 2020

It’s called Game Based Learning (GBL). It simply means teachers include games in their lesson plans to teach curricular concepts. By using the games kids already love–want to play–GBL has an opportunity to turn students into lifelong learners who enjoy learning. GBL and Remote Teaching.

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Game-Based Learning Is Changing How We Teach. Here's Why.

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

I have to do a lot of the same strategic thinking that I enjoyed doing in that game.” He also ponders whether games can both teach and measure 21st-century skills, considers the barriers to a broader use of GBL in schools and discusses the not-so-mysterious motivational power of Pokemon. EdSurge: First things first.

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5 educators share their ISTE experiences

eSchool News

JULY 11, 2018

Learning tools are available for use across platforms and devices. Flipgrid : A video discussion platform where student voice is amplified and heard like never before. The Flipgrid experience helps grow social learning skills as students record, watch, discuss, react, and respond to their experiences and perspectives with each other.

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5 ways to integrate gamification into your classroom

eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

Students grouped terms into meaningful categories and discussed their reasoning. “When properly integrated into lesson plans, gamification can lead to enhanced problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and higher-order learning outcomes in elementary students” (Dehghanzadeh et al.,

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The Critical Power Skills Needed for the AI Era

Edsurge

JANUARY 24, 2024

Critical Skills in the Age of AI Which skills is the natural next question. Power Skills, which include creativity, collaboration, resilience, leadership and critical thinking , make all other skills more effective. Students learn critical skills through NXTLVL's game-based learning program.

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Playing Games Can Build 21st-Century Skills. Research Explains How.

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Research has shown our brains are “ wired for pleasure ,” and that games are an effective way to learn because they simulate adventure and keep our brains engaged and happy. But what exactly do we learn from them? The answer is likely yes, but, much like games themselves, it’s complicated.

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8 maker tools to inspire next-gen innovation and design

eSchool News

MARCH 14, 2016

Bdeir showed a video in which teachers who were involved in the development of the STEAM Student Set discussed their students’ experiences with the kit. “My is a free game-based learning platform that allows teachers—or students—to create their own learning games using videos, images, and multiple-choice questions.

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How an Open-World Video Game Teaches Kids STEM

Edsurge

APRIL 22, 2019

At NYSCI we have pioneered Design-Make-Play, a novel approach to learning and engagement that draws upon deeper learning research and supports the creation of learning experiences that develop critical thinking, knowledge integration, innovation and creativity skills.

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How to Use Video Games in the Classroom

Teach Hub

APRIL 10, 2024

The idea of using video games in the classroom may sound like an oxymoron, but it’s clear that when students are engaged, they are learning. Using video games in the classroom as an innovative approach to engage students can work. Additionally, one study found that video games can help students with ADHD focus.

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Unleashing the Power of Active Learning: Revolutionizing Online Education for Unprecedented Engagement and Achievement

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of online distance education, educators face a crucial challenge: captivating students and igniting their passion for learning within virtual environments. The key to unlocking this new era of educational success lies in the integration of active learning strategies.

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Unleashing the Power of Active Learning: Revolutionizing Online Education for Unprecedented Engagement and Achievement

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of online distance education, educators face a crucial challenge: captivating students and igniting their passion for learning within virtual environments. The key to unlocking this new era of educational success lies in the integration of active learning strategies.

Active Learning

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65 ways equity, edtech, and innovation shone in 2022

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

AR and VR, for instance, brings a fun element to a lesson and can help students develop critical thinking skills. We’ll continue to see schools and educators creating experiential lessons to better engage students and get them excited to be in school learning. –Adam Geller, Founder and CEO, Edthena.

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How an Open-World Video Game Teaches Kids STEM

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Unleashing the Power of Active Learning: Revolutionizing Online Education for Unprecedented Engagement and Achievement

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