Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2025

Creative Coding in the Classroom: From Game Design to Storytelling One example of creative coding comes from a curriculum that introduces computer science through game design and storytelling in Minecraft, a game-based learning platform used by millions of students worldwide. This inclusivity is intentional.

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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.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

In our K-4 buildings, our goal is to integrate technology into the curriculum and enhance the lesson, activity or the critical thinking skills of the student, not just to use technology. Since then, each year during the ‘Hour of Code’ I take the opportunity to introduce all grade levels to coding.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2024

Here are just a few ideas that have helped me incorporate fun and curiosity into my students’ lessons: Gamification: Gamification is when educators use game mechanics in non-gaming situations to improve student engagement and encourage greater participation.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 9, 2015

Jordan Shapiro said: The majority of [learning] games fail because they attempt to teach skills rather than thinking. They miss the whole reason we should be excited about game-based learning in the first place: because it offers the potential to change the common way we approach teaching and learning.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 24, 2024

Instead of teaching specific facts and skills, teach timeless skills that allow students to adapt to any challenge or solve any problem. Instead of teaching specific facts and skills, teach timeless skills that allow students to adapt to any challenge or solve any problem. The answer lies in zooming out.

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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. In the era of mobile devices and tablets, interactivity has become the norm for schoolchildren.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 28, 2019

It’s even more baffling when you acknowledge that throughout history, renowned philosophers and educators—including Plato , Comenius , Locke , Rousseau, Froebel , Piaget, and Papert —have lauded the power of play in teaching, especially for young learners. I’ve certainly found that to be true in my years teaching non-traditional learners.

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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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eSchool News

JANUARY 6, 2025

Improved cognitive development Other studies have found games that encourage critical thinking and problem-solving can improve students ability to process and retain information–essential components of literacy education. Many educational games fall into this category.

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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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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

These K-12 technology trends in 2024 reflect a dynamic and innovative educational landscape, leveraging immersive technologies, adaptive learning platforms, collaborative tools, and generative AI to prepare students for the challenges of the future. There also is an increased emphasis on teaching practical, real-world skills.

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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. Can a Classic Board Game Teach Writing Skills? Connecting the Dots Between Enjoyment and Learning.

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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. All means all.

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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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Edsurge

MAY 15, 2024

STEM education is not just about science and math; it develops skills such as creativity, communication, empathy and critical thinking that complement technologies like generative AI and coding. Iterate on what works and learn from what doesn’t.

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Edsurge

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. For continued support, we use a co-teaching model with teachers. That was early 2018.

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Edsurge

MAY 21, 2020

Gaming at a high level requires strong critical thinking ability, dedication and focus. It's definitely being adopted, and it's going to become very serious. Even when students don’t aim to go pro, they receive a lot of other benefits they probably don’t even realize.

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eSchool News

MARCH 14, 2016

Imposing on teachers that you now have to teach STEAM, without giving them the tools to do it, is adding pressure and intimidating many teachers.”. The ability to innovate is a critical skill that will prepare students for the jobs of the future, Bdeir said—many of which don’t even exist yet.

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Edsurge

MAY 19, 2022

The training content is broken up into short, personalized learning “pills” based on personal goals. As students answer questions, they collect points and receive formative feedback to develop critical-thinking skills.

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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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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on innovative ways to engage students, digital resources, and online and hybrid learning strategies related to post-pandemic teaching. This year’s 6th most-read story focuses on the predictions educators and industry experts made for learning in 2022.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2018

If we want technology to finally transform education and teach the 21st century skills our students need to succeed, we need to design tools with the understanding that teachers are activators of learning and the secret to achieving better student outcomes. Additional Resources from eSpark Learning. Explore a demo of Frontier.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

By immersing students in dynamic activities, stimulating discussions, and collaborative endeavors, educators can transcend the limitations of the digital realm and revolutionize online teaching. Simulations are particularly beneficial for STEM subjects, allowing students to gain hands-on experience and develop critical thinking skills.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

By immersing students in dynamic activities, stimulating discussions, and collaborative endeavors, educators can transcend the limitations of the digital realm and revolutionize online teaching. Simulations are particularly beneficial for STEM subjects, allowing students to gain hands-on experience and develop critical thinking skills.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

We then paired up, and the newbies learned gameplay tips and tricks, most of which was conducted in English. Critical Thinking Minecraft is truly an open-world game. When a player spawns to start a new game, the map stretches in all directions.

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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. Want to Code on an IPad?

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Edsurge

AUGUST 4, 2016

Are digital games viable tools for creating effective online teaching and learning environments in higher education, and, if so, is anyone using them? Van Eck explains that the key challenge for creating any serious game involves “thinking about the key learning outcomes you are trying to teach and aligning those with the game.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Our students are so completely invested in their characters and storylines that they often don’t even realize they are practicing math, language arts, and critical thinking along the way. I was definitely a kid who fell through the cracks because I didn’t want people to notice me.

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