Critical Thinking, Game-Based Learning and Writing

How Game-Based Learning Develops Real-World Skills

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

And that desire for change drew Vallon to Quest to Learn , a public 6-12 school in New York City focused on game-based learning. There are so many amazing ways to use games, game-like experiences and the design process to engage students. "I We're focused on those game-learning principles.

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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. More on Game-based Learning.

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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. It’s usually, “This game is hard.

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Coding, Creativity and the New Digital Fluency

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JUNE 11, 2025

As AI automates many of the mechanical aspects of programming, the value of CS education is shifting, from writing perfect code to shaping systems, telling stories through logic and designing ethical, human-centered solutions. The gap between CS instruction and creative exploration is a pressing challenge.

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4 ways to encourage play in education

eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2024

Allow them to “mess about” with the materials in an unstructured way and write down any stray thoughts or questions that might come to mind. Curiosity hour: Before engaging in an investigation, set up several stations where students can experiment, explore, and engage in open-ended play.

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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.

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Game On: How Four Community College Professors Spawned the CUNY Games Network

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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? When four professors from the.

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5 educators share their ISTE experiences

eSchool News

JULY 11, 2018

In addition, specialized apps and extensions are available through the Chrome store, including Read&Write for Google Chrome, Screencastify, Move It, Vysor, and Grammarly, to name a few. Microsoft Learning Tools : Free tools to improve reading and writing skills for all ages and abilities. Definitely worth checking out!

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

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JANUARY 22, 2018

They seek opportunities and time to illustrate scientific and social concepts with a real world understanding and have students apply their knowledge and express their understanding through writing. 3rd Grade Informational Writing: How do we describe the earth’s oceans? 5th Grade Narrative Writing: How do germs help or harm us?

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

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

They enable students to brainstorm ideas, create mind maps, and engage in collaborative writing. For instance, in a language learning course, students can engage in vocabulary-building games that involve matching words to their corresponding meanings or completing sentence exercises.

Active Learning

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

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

They enable students to brainstorm ideas, create mind maps, and engage in collaborative writing. For instance, in a language learning course, students can engage in vocabulary-building games that involve matching words to their corresponding meanings or completing sentence exercises.

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Change the Game: Using Minecraft to Teach Students with Autism

Edsurge

JANUARY 28, 2019

I’ve found Minecraft to be an exemplar of those 21st century learning traits mentioned previously. The game personifies creativity and collaboration. When the teacher requires other design challenges—accounting for material cost or using sustainable materials—students must access higher order thinking skills.

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Digital Game-Based Learning in Higher Ed Moves Beyond the Hype

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?

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How this educator integrates Dungeons & Dragons into the curriculum

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. For example, basic algebra and arithmetic are involved in die rolls, which are reinforced by friendly peer pressure.

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How Game-Based Learning Develops Real-World Skills

Why Game Based Learning Is the Right Choice for Remote Teaching

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

Coding, Creativity and the New Digital Fluency

4 ways to encourage play in education

CodeMonkey, Sunburst Digital partner on coding curriculum

Game On: How Four Community College Professors Spawned the CUNY Games Network

5 educators share their ISTE experiences

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

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

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

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

Change the Game: Using Minecraft to Teach Students with Autism

Digital Game-Based Learning in Higher Ed Moves Beyond the Hype

How this educator integrates Dungeons & Dragons into the curriculum

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