Critical Thinking, Game-Based Learning and Schools

How Game-Based Learning Develops Real-World Skills

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Remember that heavy feeling you sometimes got as a kid heading into yet another school day? Middle school Guidance Counselor Rachelle Vallon remembers the feeling, too. But she doesn't want that to be how kids experience school going forward. I feel like this is what I needed when I was a kid going to school," explains Vallon.

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A Serious Look at Game-Based Learning

Edsurge

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Now the Managing Director and Chief Learning Officer at Games for Change , Shapiro stands at the vanguard of a movement to both normalize and prioritize game-based instruction in schools. I've always thought games were good models for everything. In entertainment games, it's not about that.

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Reflections on 50 years of Game-Based Learning (Part 3)

Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2023

More than 50 years after Don Rawitsch introduced Oregon Trail in his eighth grade class, the debate continues : Can games become a legitimate tool for learning? Proponents of game-based learning have good reason to be optimistic—but also cautious. Making games cultivates a range of hard skills (e.g.

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Why Game Based Learning Is the Right Choice for Remote Teaching

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Today, because of the changes in education, the use of games to reinforce learning, to teach, and to engage students in their own education has become one of the most effective tools to bridge the gap between school-based and remote learning. It’s called Game Based Learning (GBL).

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

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

EdSurge recently caught up with White to talk about how game-based learning (GBL) can help children develop the skills that will be essential in their future jobs, and how Minecraft, specifically, has influenced classroom education and the learning game industry. EdSurge: First things first.

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Makerspaces Encourage Students to Innovate and Build Critical Thinking Skills

EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Bannan Schools offer tips on setting up hands-on learning in all kinds of spaces. By Karen J.

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12 lesser-known K-12 STEM education resources

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

TeachEngineering : Standards-aligned, hands-on STEM activities and lesson plans for elementary to high school educators and students. Tynker : Game-based coding lessons and challenges designed for young learners, covering basic programming concepts to advanced topics like AI and robotics.

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Cybersecurity to Be Taught to K-8 students across North America for Free

eSchool News

OCTOBER 27, 2022

London, ON – Cyber Legends, the fun, free game that empowers kids to learn online safety through play, today announced the launch of the Cyber Legends Gaming platform and its availability to schools across North America. To sign up your school, home or company for free, visit www.cyberlegends.com. and Canada.

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The 2 stages of successful early STEM education revisited

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

I have been in education for 18 years and my strongest belief is that all children deserve a fresh start when they begin each school year. Since the spring of 2014, I’ve worked with Stow-Munroe Falls City Schools in technology integration. I’m a lifelong learner and I believe my students should be as well.

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The 2 stages of successful early STEM education

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

I have been in education for 18 years and my strongest belief is that all children deserve a fresh start when they begin each school year. Since the spring of 2014, I’ve worked with Stow-Munroe Falls City Schools in technology integration. I’m a lifelong learner and I believe my students should be as well.

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K–12 Schools Should Teach Soft Skills to Prepare Students for the Future Workforce

EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2018

K–12 Schools Should Teach Soft Skills to Prepare Students for the Future Workforce. While digital tools are woven into educational pedagogy nationwide, another component of learning may help educators give students advantages in a world not yet known to them. eli.zimmerman_9856. Thu, 08/30/2018 - 17:18. So, how do we make that happen?

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

eSchool News

JANUARY 6, 2025

In a TEDx talk titled The Super Mario Effect–Tricking Your Brain into Learning More , Mark Rober highlighted how video games like Super Mario can motivate people to achieve their goals by viewing failures as learning opportunities. Many educational games fall into this category.

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4 ways to encourage play in education

eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2024

Key points: Putting play into lessons is easy if teachers get creative 4 keys for unlocking student curiosity and critical thinking 6 trends to watch in K-12 schools in 2024 For more news on play in learning, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub As a longtime educator, I’ve witnessed firsthand the incredible benefits that play can have in a K–8 classroom. (..)

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MDM solutions and gamification make perfect interactive learning partners

eSchool News

MAY 10, 2023

To facilitate effective teaching and learning, modern schools must equip every classroom with interactive touchscreens and utilize gamification techniques. Everyone loves games, and competition motivates people to perform their best. After all, touchscreens represent a significant investment for school districts.

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The Critical Power Skills Needed for the AI Era

Edsurge

JANUARY 24, 2024

Tools like ChatGPT have quickly destabilized our thoughts about the future of school and work. One role of schools is to prepare students for the future. One role of schools is to prepare students for the future. But how can teachers and schools fulfill this obligation when the future is so uncertain?

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5 ways to integrate gamification into your classroom

eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

“Games are among childrens favorite activities, especially for primary school students. Introducing games into the classroom can engage students in ways that conventional methods often fail to do” (Zhang & Crawford, 2023, p. Some even created their own Connection sets, adding another layer of engagement.

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K-12 Tech Innovation News

eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Because of these new technologies used in education during the pandemic, today, students who are home on extended illness-related absences, those who are traveling, or those who are otherwise unable to attend in-person school don’t have to worry about missing entire days or weeks of learning.

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The Impact of Inclusive STEM Education

Edsurge

MAY 15, 2024

STEM identity can last a lifetime and help students thrive in school, future careers and life. As the demand for digital skills grows, schools must develop inclusive programs to engage diverse learners. Preparing future global innovators takes a district-wide team of facilitators, classroom teachers and school administrators.

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5 educators share their ISTE experiences

eSchool News

JULY 11, 2018

The keynotes, presenters, vendors, and attendees of #ISTE18 dialed in hard with a connected line of perspective, practical strategies, and game-changing edtech tools to push all students full STEAM ahead into the new school year. That said, we also know that how each student learns is unique to each individual student.

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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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This District Rolled Out Minecraft and Teacher Collaboration Skyrocketed

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FEBRUARY 11, 2019

When Roanoke County Public Schools gathered educators for their first training in how to teach with Minecraft: Education Edition (M:EE), “you could hear the rumble in the room,” says Jeff Terry, the district’s director of technology. About 8000 students in our middle and high school 1:1 take-home laptop program use Minecraft.

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8 maker tools to inspire next-gen innovation and design

eSchool News

MARCH 14, 2016

How can schools prepare students to be the designers, innovators, and entrepreneurs our economy needs for future success? Until now, the company has focused mostly on the consumer market, but during a March 8 keynote session, littleBits founder and CEO Ayah Bdeir announced a new kit made specifically for schools. “We

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CodeMonkey, Sunburst Digital partner on coding curriculum

eSchool News

MAY 31, 2016

classrooms will now have access to CodeMonkey’s coding curriculum, including software programming and critical thinking. Software programming and critical thinking are the new building blocks for our children to compete within a 21st century global workplace. CodeMonkey is now available from Sunburst at [link].

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As Esports Find a Place in School, This Startup Teaches Gamers How to Go Pro

Edsurge

MAY 21, 2020

These scholarships can be a full ride—we're talking $50,000 a year from certain schools. As the world has come to accept that being a professional competitive gamer is a legitimate career path and an achievable goal for anyone, young gamers are starting to hone their skills in high school and college with ProGuides helping them along the way.

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How Blockchain Can Encourage Learning

Edsurge

MAY 19, 2022

Consider Learning Coin , a project led by the World Bank that incentivizes students in rural communities to stay in school and improve academic performance. The training content is broken up into short, personalized learning “pills” based on personal goals.

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CUE 2018: 5 Steps to Create More Accessible, Personalized Professional Development

EdTech Magazine

MARCH 16, 2018

When Tulare Joint Union High School District (Calif.) Tulare’s mission is to actively engage students in critical thinking and problem-solving with the assistance of technology. “We Switching to gamified PD through a partnership with game-based learning company Alludo was a no-brainer. meghan.bogardu….

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Why School Leaders Need To Be Trained Like Jet Pilots

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

They offer an improved, immersive professional development experience that allows school leaders to better prepare for on-the-job challenges , and thus help address both burnout and turnover. Successful simulations enable participants to: Exercise critical thinking and decision making Experience consequences Receive feedback.

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How an Open-World Video Game Teaches Kids STEM

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APRIL 22, 2019

Imagine learning math and science from the perspective of a middle or high school student. Our aspiration is to create resources that have a measurable and scalable impact on how people learn. Only the rare student, who already is passionate about the topic, would consider navigating a textbook alone or for pleasure.

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We Asked Teachers What They Want From Edtech. Here’s What They Said.

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JANUARY 22, 2018

Our team has interviewed and observed hundreds of teachers from across the country to learn where technology is falling short in their classrooms and where teachers need additional support to take their instructional practice to the next level. Let’s build technology that facilitates extraordinary teaching and learning.

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There’s No Such Thing As Being Bad at Math: How Neuroscience Is Changing the Equation

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

The rapid rate of technological advancement creates a need for future workers who can easily learn new skills and master new areas of expertise. The World Economic Forum’s “Future of Jobs” report claims that 65% of the jobs that will be held by kids entering school today do not yet exist. To some young people, that is exciting.

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65 ways equity, edtech, and innovation shone in 2022

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Many silver linings emerged and digital learning cemented itself as a “must have” in schools. We asked edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2022. can now be accessible to schools in densely populated urban areas.

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Change the Game: Using Minecraft to Teach Students with Autism

Edsurge

JANUARY 28, 2019

The best games are just fun, and the learning is almost invisible. I’ve always felt that the most powerful justification of learning through play is intrinsic motivation. Games can help internalize motivation, building student perseverance and grit. The game personifies creativity and collaboration.

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Leveling Up Language Learners’ 21st-Century Skills with Minecraft

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Collaboration Minecraft is a game with a vast online community. In my experience creating projects in Minecraft and running after-school clubs, expert players are always keen to help their novice peers learn the essential skills. Critical Thinking Minecraft is truly an open-world game.

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Mindsnacks–Learning in Bite-sized Pieces

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Though these are game-based learning, there’s no plot as you might find simulated games. Think Number Munchers rather than Minecraft. Each app includes personalized learning, an enhanced review mode, and additional challenges to keep students motivated. Insider Tips. Education Applications.

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How this educator integrates Dungeons & Dragons into the curriculum

eSchool News

OCTOBER 7, 2024

I’ve worked at the school for twice-exceptional students–those who are both gifted and have learning or developmental challenges–for nearly 20 years, and having the game be part of my work is a full-circle moment. I felt a real passion to ensure kids didn’t feel like isolated as I did growing up.

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How Game-Based Learning Develops Real-World Skills

A Serious Look at Game-Based Learning

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Reflections on 50 years of Game-Based Learning (Part 3)

Why Game Based Learning Is the Right Choice for Remote Teaching

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

Makerspaces Encourage Students to Innovate and Build Critical Thinking Skills

12 lesser-known K-12 STEM education resources

Cybersecurity to Be Taught to K-8 students across North America for Free

The 2 stages of successful early STEM education revisited

The 2 stages of successful early STEM education

K–12 Schools Should Teach Soft Skills to Prepare Students for the Future Workforce

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

4 ways to encourage play in education

MDM solutions and gamification make perfect interactive learning partners

The Critical Power Skills Needed for the AI Era

5 ways to integrate gamification into your classroom

K-12 Tech Innovation News

The Impact of Inclusive STEM Education

5 educators share their ISTE experiences

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

This District Rolled Out Minecraft and Teacher Collaboration Skyrocketed

8 maker tools to inspire next-gen innovation and design

CodeMonkey, Sunburst Digital partner on coding curriculum

As Esports Find a Place in School, This Startup Teaches Gamers How to Go Pro

How Blockchain Can Encourage Learning

CUE 2018: 5 Steps to Create More Accessible, Personalized Professional Development

Why School Leaders Need To Be Trained Like Jet Pilots

How an Open-World Video Game Teaches Kids STEM

We Asked Teachers What They Want From Edtech. Here’s What They Said.

There’s No Such Thing As Being Bad at Math: How Neuroscience Is Changing the Equation

65 ways equity, edtech, and innovation shone in 2022

Change the Game: Using Minecraft to Teach Students with Autism

Leveling Up Language Learners’ 21st-Century Skills with Minecraft

Mindsnacks–Learning in Bite-sized Pieces

How this educator integrates Dungeons & Dragons into the curriculum

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