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. ” What is the ‘nature’ of a student’s goals in your class? Academic) A good grade? Personal) your praise?

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Gamification Learning Motivation Learning Styles 102

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) started collaborating on game-based learning (GBL) in developmental math and writing instruction in the mid-2000s, they had no idea what they were setting in motion. The CGN also has hosted three increasingly well-attended conferences, called the CUNY Games Festival.

Game-Based Learning 163

Game-Based Learning STEM Math English 163

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.

Skills 168

Skills Critical Thinking Game-Based Learning Failure 168

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

In addition to the language generated by the students themselves in their projects, I found that a huge amount of English was being generated as students shared tips, accessed online guides and built a common understanding. The game had given them a reason and a context, not only for using English, but also for activating 21st-century skills.

Language 165

Language Languages Skills English 165

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. –Justin Moore, K-12 Sales Director, Vector Solutions.

Hybrid Learning 288

Hybrid Learning Communication Accessibility Languages 288

Edsurge

AUGUST 4, 2016

Students in Art Goldberg’s English composition classes at Miami-Dade College and Broward College have a different experience than their peers in most introductory college writing courses. Are digital games viable tools for creating effective online teaching and learning environments in higher education, and, if so, is anyone using them?

Game-Based Learning 132

Game-Based Learning Multidisciplinary Learning Writing 132

eSchool News

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Fast-forward to 2024, marking the game’s 50th anniversary. I’m now an English teacher and case manager at NewHope Academy in Arlington Heights, Illinois, where we integrate Dungeons & Dragons into our curriculum. They even joined a support group for parents of kids who played D&D!

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Curriculum Education English Critical Thinking 305