eSchool News

JANUARY 6, 2025

Research shows that gamification encourages students to fail and reattempt learning tasks without embarrassment. 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.

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APRIL 4, 2025

We dont rely on gamification; instead, students work with manikins that contain realistic organs, use real medical instruments, and perform hands-on lab activities that mirror healthcare settings. In my program, we ensure students gain practical, real-world experience through work-based learning.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Gamification of Education This video is from a series I taught for school districts. It is now available for free, here on Ask a Tech Teacher: –summarize with NoteGPT Summary Jacqui Murray discusses the integration of technology in K-8 education, focusing on gamification to enhance learning.

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eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2024

Challenge #3: Ethical dilemmas in the classroom Ethical concerns about AI’s known biases are valid and critical to today’s discussions. That said, they also provide a rich context for teaching and learning about digital citizenship, ethics, and critical thinking.

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eSchool News

JULY 30, 2024

It is common practice for older adults to partake in book clubs as a mainstay of their social and intellectual well-being, witting around with people at similar stages in life to interpret an author’s words and critically think about important themes. There are new techniques that take engagement to the forefront for students.

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eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2024

Examples include small-group brainstorming and “Mini Socratics” (small-group Socratic Seminars), gamification methods giving students points for each component they’ve completed in an assignment, small-group peer reviews where students reflect on each other’s ideas instead of correcting errors, and more. MagicSchool.AI

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Interactive technologies have the capacity to create emotionally resonant experiences, whether through gamification, simulations, or immersive storytelling. When students are emotionally engaged in a lesson or activity, it has been shown to enhance memory consolidation.

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eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2024

These strategies encourage curiosity and critical thinking, setting the stage for deeper exploration of the day’s lesson. By incorporating kinesthetic hooks into teaching practices, educators can create dynamic and immersive environments that promote collaboration and critical thinking.

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eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2022

Founded in 2012 by Chris Twyman and Ian Garland, the innovative, web-based publishing platform brings together passionate educators, technology experts, corporate sponsors, enthusiastic parents, and students to promote and develop creativity, writing, reading, critical thinking, and other essential 21st century literacy skills.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Simulations and games have grown from rote drills using a computer to challenging learning experiences for students that hone problem-solving and critical thinking skills. This is certainly prominent in the workplace, where some 90% of employees say that gamification makes them better at their job and more productive at work.

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APRIL 28, 2025

In this new paradigm, collaboration and critical thinking are essential. The use of digital tools fosters collaboration and interaction, which can enhance critical thinking skills. You might find that engaging with peers not only reinforces your knowledge but also develops critical thinking skills.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Students not only acquire technical skills in coding and robotics but also develop critical thinking and teamwork abilities. Coding and robotics: Introduce coding and robotics programs to promote computational thinking and problem-solving skills, encouraging hands-on, experiential learning.

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OCTOBER 21, 2024

Problem Solving: Students identify common tech issues and propose solutions, fostering critical thinking. Problem-Solving Mindset: Emphasizing that problems are opportunities fosters resilience and encourages critical thinking among students.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The gamification of learning engages students in exciting ways, while the accompanying educator resources and activities make it easy for teachers to connect the classroom to the wider world.”. “We Learn more about Dig Into Mining and the new Haul!

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JANUARY 17, 2025

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving : Engaging in quick writes requires students to think critically and solve problems quickly, especially when using new technologies or formats. This process aligns with educational standards that emphasize critical thinking as a vital skill for success.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Among technology tools for teaching and learning, an engaging example of technology as a K-12 learning tool is educational gamification platforms. Educational gamification tools are versatile, applicable across various subjects, and encourage critical thinking skills. What is an example of technology as a learning tool?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Beanstack , an edtech platform that helps schools encourage kids to read through gamification, demonstrated the importance of engaging readers. For The Win Robotics focuses on fostering critical thinking and lifelong curiosity through the power of experiential STEM and computer science education through drone technology.

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OCTOBER 3, 2024

This feedback loop enhances the learning process and encourages critical thinking among students. Feedback Mechanisms: Incorporating blog comments or discussion forum posts enables meaningful interaction.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

We are on track to see an increase in individualized homeschooling and e-learning, accompanied by the rising tide of gamification in education, promising a more engaging and dynamic learning experience. Diana Heldfond, CEO & Founder, Parallel Learning Are students learning? AI also supports the application of best instructional practice.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Building workforce-ready skills–including digital literacy, critical thinking, communication skills, collaboration skills, and more–is another big part of today’s education. Introducing robotics and coding into the curriculum helps students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Gamification elements are also employed to make learning more enjoyable and to incentivize student participation. Collaborative online platforms promote peer interaction, critical thinking, and teamwork–essential skills for success in the modern world.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Gamification Offers an Alternative Approach to Learning. Gamification makes learning exciting for students, delivering interactivity in a variety of subjects and providing a sense of progress with rewards or points for completing tasks. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out K–12 classrooms can use mainstream technology for assistive learning.

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MARCH 24, 2015

For example, when teaching spreadsheets, make the software or online tools a vehicle for practicing critical thinking, data analysis, and evidence-based learning, not for learning one brand of software or a particular spreadsheet tool. Critical thinking Education reform Lesson plans play' Play is the new teaching.

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AUGUST 14, 2023

Tools like Siri, Alexa, ChatGPT, and a plethora of apps seem perfect for handling the repetitive and time-consuming aspects of education that take teachers away from the core of most lessons that require critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving.

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JUNE 13, 2018

Gamification in a virtual classroom. Gamification in a virtual classroom. Gamification is one of the best methods to increase online peer connectivity and social learning. Developing critical thinking. These LMSs may have the following features: Virtual Classroom + e-Breakout rooms. Discussion Boards.

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JANUARY 22, 2019

In my own work with educators around the globe, I’ve watched the emergence of 21st century trends such as makerspaces, flipped learning, genius hour, gamification, and more. The core skills of collaboration, communication, and critical thinking are things that humans do well and machines not so well,” argues Ross.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

The first thing most teachers think about when discussing gamified learning is the online math games kids play. But those webtools exemplify where the gamification of education started. More on SAMR and Gamification. Maybe Vocabulary.com and its spelling games come to mind next. Breakout EDU. What more could you ask?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Digital literacy, critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration are inherent in using educational technologies. Gamification and interactive learning platforms introduce elements of play to make lessons more engaging. Technology prepares students for the future by cultivating essential 21st-century skills.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Gamification is another powerful tool for engagement. This encourages critical thinking and self-directed learning , empowering learners to take charge of their education and delve deeper into subjects of interest. It supports collaboration and critical thinking, helping students develop essential skills for the digital age.

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Edsurge

JULY 20, 2017

Critical thinking skills. 2017 Equivalent: Most adaptative math programs (IXL Math, Khan Academy, DreamBox) have some gamification element. We think the above image speaks for itself. If only one-to-one had been a thing back then. Undoubtedly. But so sterile, so flat. Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? Encarta 95.

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MAY 22, 2024

And since gamification of learning can boost student performance by almost 90% , it’s a particularly impactful choice. A simple template can provide structured prompts and activities, encouraging critical thinking. : Transform assessments into fun learning games with Kahoot!

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AUGUST 31, 2017

The idea of gamification, or learning academic content through game elements, is one way to try to increase student interest in and retention of ideas concerning this topic. We should prepare our students to not only read but to critically analyze the ever-growing amount of information and media they encounter every day.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Furthermore, AI-driven educational tools often incorporate gamification elements, making learning more engaging and interactive for students. Virtual tutors and educational games powered by AI engage students in interactive and immersive learning experiences, enhancing critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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JUNE 24, 2019

For example, spreadsheets should teach critical thinking and data analysis, not Excel or Sheets. Play is the new teaching though it’s beenrelabeled ‘gamification’. Lesson plans must reflect those skills. Lesson plans must be platform-neutral, not a cheerleader for the school’s favorite tool. I know—this is a lot.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

These technology tools collectively create a versatile and interactive educational landscape, preparing students for the challenges of a technologically advanced world while promoting digital literacy and critical thinking skills. What are the 10 ways to use technology in the classroom?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

It promotes hands-on, collaborative projects that encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and real-world application of knowledge, preparing students for future challenges. PBL studios foster critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork. Platforms like Kahoot!

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Playful assessment, not to be mistaken for gamification, seeks to capture student mastery in many of the areas that are hard to gauge.

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