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OCTOBER 21, 2024

Teach Speaking and Listening Skills with Student Presentations This video is from a series I taught for school districts. It is now available for free to Ask a Tech Teacher subscribers: Summary This video discusses using student presentations to enhance speaking and listening skills, aligning with Common Core standards.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 6, 2025

Reaching reluctant and disinterested readers can be challenging, frustrating, and discouraging for teachers, who fully grasp the importance of literacy skills. Research shows that gamification encourages students to fail and reattempt learning tasks without embarrassment. Many educational games fall into this category.

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eSchool News

APRIL 4, 2025

For students to be truly prepared for their futures, they need academic knowledge, technical expertise, and workforce skills that translate directly into the workplace. A strong curriculum integrates industry certifications, technical skills development, and career pathways that align with workforce demands.

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eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2024

Instead of forbidding generative AI tools, it’s critical that teachers show students how and when it’s appropriate to use AI in student writing. The bottom line: When students are confident in their writing skills, they will be less tempted to run directly to AI to generate a writing assignment. It’s intimidating.

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eSchool News

MARCH 3, 2019

Project-based learning gives students deeper learning experiences, and as they apply their knowledge, they develop soft skills such as critical thinking and team work–skills they’ll carry through to college and the workforce.

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eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2024

Far from being a barrier to AI adoption, this requirement can actually catalyze the creation of a continuous learning culture among educators, equipping them with future-ready skills. That said, they also provide a rich context for teaching and learning about digital citizenship, ethics, and critical thinking.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

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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Edsurge

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. In hindsight, Kay can identify three phases that have been critical in the 21st century learning movement. “The

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

Research has consistently highlighted the benefits of music in L2 acquisition, from improving pronunciation and listening skills to enhancing vocabulary retention and cultural understanding (Degrave, 2019; Kumar et al. 2022; Nuessel and Marshall, 2008; Vidal and Nordgren, 2024). How did ChatGPT help interpret the song?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

Not all online platforms deliver quality education, and the lack of face-to-face interaction can hinder social development and collaborative skills. Relevance to Real-World Applications : Students increasingly seek curricula that align with their career aspirations and life skills.

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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

JANUARY 3, 2024

Collaboration tools facilitate real-time communication and teamwork, essential skills in a digital world. Students not only acquire technical skills in coding and robotics but also develop critical thinking and teamwork abilities. Which technology is the most available technology in classrooms?

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

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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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

In this new interactive virtual experience created with Discovery Education, students discover first-hand the STEM activities and skills behind this resource powering our world,” said Tracy Bame, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility at Freeport-McMoRan. Learn more about Dig Into Mining and the new Haul!

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

This digital ecosystem not only enhances academic knowledge but also cultivates digital literacy skills essential for the modern workforce. K-12 technology innovation is not just about subject-specific content but also about developing digital literacy skills. What does education look like in 2024?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

The future of education is changing, and global workforce demands will be influenced by the need for knowledge around and skills in fast-growing technologies such as AI. We asked edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2024.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2025

Murray emphasizes the importance of variety and choice in writing activities, which can cater to students different preferences and skills. Overall, Murray advocates for a process-oriented approach to writing, focusing on student engagement and skill development rather than the final product.

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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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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Navigating this digital landscape requires critical digital literacy skills. Gamification elements are also employed to make learning more enjoyable and to incentivize student participation. In the digital age, integrating digital skills into education becomes imperative. What is the meaning of digital age learning?

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 5, 2025

Research has consistently highlighted the benefits of music in L2 acquisition, from improving pronunciation and listening skills to enhancing vocabulary retention and cultural understanding (Degrave, 2019; Kumar et al. 2022; Nuessel and Marshall, 2008; Vidal and Nordgren, 2024). How did ChatGPT help interpret the song?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Integrating technology enhances engagement, personalization, and skill development. Encouraging collaborative projects through online platforms cultivates teamwork and communication skills. Among technology tools for teaching and learning, an engaging example of technology as a K-12 learning tool is educational gamification platforms.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Assistive technologies can meet the needs of students at all grade and skill levels. 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.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

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. It’s not a stressful event, rather viewed as a life skill. Play is the new teaching.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

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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Edsurge

AUGUST 31, 2017

According to a recent Stanford study , many students lack an ability to think critically about information they see online. Distinguishing sponsored content and advertising from news articles, and identifying content sources, are skills that students often struggle at mastering. A good educator teaches students what to learn.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

It enables interactive learning experiences through multimedia tools and promotes collaboration among students, improving communication skills. Gamification is another powerful tool for engagement. This fosters teamwork and communication skills, both crucial for future academic and professional success.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

As technology continues to evolve, it presents exciting opportunities to enhance engagement, personalize learning, and equip students with the skills needed for a rapidly advancing future. Technology prepares students for the future by cultivating essential 21st-century skills. What are the new technologies in education?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

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. Games are a way of building social skills, teamwork habits, discipline amongst others. Developing critical thinking. Discussion Boards.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 10, 2018

But it’s a tough nut to crack, because many of the skills and characteristics treasured most are in fact the hardest to evaluate. Playful assessment, not to be mistaken for gamification, seeks to capture student mastery in many of the areas that are hard to gauge. But assessments haven’t evolved at the same pace.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

The physical presence of classmates fosters social interaction, empathy, and teamwork, crucial skills for navigating the world beyond academia. It serves as a dynamic hub for knowledge exchange, critical thinking development, and social interaction. What is classroom learning?

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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?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 24, 2019

When I first wrote these teaching maps, they concentrated on aligning with standards and ticking off required skills. This includes knowing how to speak and listen to a group , how to think independently, and how to solve problems. Lesson plans must reflect those skills. Collaboration and sharing is treated as a learned skill.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

These technology tools collectively empower educators to create dynamic, interactive, and student-centered classrooms, preparing students for the challenges of the digital age and fostering essential skills for the future. What are technology tools for teaching and learning? What are the 10 ways to use technology in the classroom?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Additionally, AI-driven educational platforms can provide instant feedback to students, aiding in real-time comprehension and skill development. Furthermore, AI-driven educational tools often incorporate gamification elements, making learning more engaging and interactive for students. AI also expands access to education.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

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. Awarding badges for the accomplishment of steps or completion of skills has become popular in many schools. More on SAMR and Gamification.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

SEL programs focus on developing skills such as self-awareness, empathy, and resilience, recognizing the importance of emotional intelligence in academic success. Competency-Based Education: A shift towards competency-based education, focusing on students mastering specific skills rather than adhering strictly to grade levels.

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