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 16, 2024

One leading education minister shared, “ We don’t have enough qualified teachers for all of our students and aren’t likely to in the near future. Because AI is here to stay, it’s impossible to overstate the importance of teachers understanding the technology and feeling equipped to help their students understand it.

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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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eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Students would laugh as the teachers mumbled about the annoyances of technology. Now think about how far the classroom has come since then–schools stocked with iPads and tablets, interactive touchscreens, and even virtual reality headsets. These emotionally charged experiences are then more likely to be remembered.

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eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2024

As teachers strive to adapt their instructional methods to nurture student curiosity and drive deeper student engagement, the principles outlined in Teach Like A Pirate offer valuable insights. These strategies encourage curiosity and critical thinking, setting the stage for deeper exploration of the day’s lesson.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

This shift raises critical questions about the future of education: How will teachers adapt their roles? Teacher Roles in Modern Education The role of teachers in modern education is evolving rapidly, necessitating a shift from traditional instructor-led models to more facilitative approaches.

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eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2022

BW Walch, as the umbrella company will be known, brings a partnership that offers complete solutions for schools and teachers to create engaging in-class experiences and to provide better learning outcomes for students across all age groups. Aimed at students in grades 2-8 to make them better writers and learners.

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2024

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. Problem Solving: Students identify common tech issues and propose solutions, fostering critical thinking.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

From how to delve into the nuances of student learning and removing the heavy lift of teachers trying to figure out how to individualize instruction, to enabling someone like me to speak in seven languages so that I may express ideas or collaborate with others from around the world, AI holds endless potential.

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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. Teachers from Citrus County Schools highlighted the ease of use and intuitiveness of the BenQ Board smart boards.

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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.”. Learn more about Dig Into Mining and the new Haul! Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5

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JANUARY 17, 2025

It is now available for free, here on Ask a Tech Teacher: summarized by NoteGPT Summary In this video, Jacqui Murray discusses the concept of quick writes as a dynamic and engaging way to teach writing in the classroom. This process aligns with educational standards that emphasize critical thinking as a vital skill for success.

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Edsurge

JULY 20, 2017

But here at EdSurge, we believe the teachers who taught those ‘90s kids deserve a walk down memory lane, too. Critical thinking skills. 2017 Equivalent: Modern teachers are incorporating multimedia on the daily these days, it seems. We think the above image speaks for itself. Undoubtedly. But so sterile, so flat.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 13, 2018

Ila Mishra, a specialist in both LMS and virtual classrooms, has this informative explanation of how teachers can increase their social learning while teaching online classes: Social Learning is defined as learning through observing behavior, attitudes, and outcomes of those behaviors. Gamification in a virtual classroom.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

These devices and tools empower teachers to create engaging lessons, fostering a more interactive and collaborative learning experience. Teachers can track each student’s progress in real-time, allowing for immediate interventions and support. This personalized approach enhances understanding and accommodates individual needs.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 3, 2024

It is now available for free, here on Ask a Tech Teacher: –summarized by NoteGPT Highlights Engaging with technology enhances student learning and excitement. Student independence during warm-ups allows teachers to manage other tasks. It is now available for free to Ask a Tech Teacher subscribers.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

As the number of these students continues to grow, teachers and educators are increasingly turning to assistive technologies to help students across all ranges of ability learn more effectively and reach their full potential. . FM systems use radio broadcast technology to connect the teacher and student through audio.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 24, 2015

Preparing for this new environment requires radical changes in teacher lesson plans. It’s the teacher’s responsibility to insure students learn over-arching concepts such as how to speak to a group, how to listen effectively, how to think critically, and how to solve problems.

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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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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

JANUARY 22, 2019

Instead of relying on textbooks and teacher direction, these students had to think critically about unfolding events, collaborate with peers and adults, and make creative use of digital tools to communicate their ideas. The story offers a good example of how education is shifting as we wrap up two decades of the 21st century.

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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. Tom’s Digital Breakouts offer free games this teacher created and freely shares with others. Free alternatives.

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Edsurge

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. One simple classroom game helping students to identify false news stories works like this: First, the teacher reads an online or printed article to the class.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 22, 2024

Here are three from the Ask a Tech Teacher team: 3 Creative Teaching Resources That Save You Time and Money Educators are increasingly expected to do more with less – ensuring that the next generation gets the quality of teaching they deserve while keeping budgets in check and making up for shortfalls in classroom resource availability.

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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

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

This allows teachers to redirect their efforts towards more meaningful interactions with students, fostering a more collaborative and supportive educational experience. Furthermore, AI-driven educational tools often incorporate gamification elements, making learning more engaging and interactive for students.

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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. Teachers are evaluated on those standardized tests. So they’re trying to offer teachers an alternative. Kids don’t even have to know they are being assessed,” Rosenheck tells EdSurge.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Teachers use document cameras for live demonstrations, clickers for instant feedback, and 3D printers for hands-on projects. Other tools teachers use in the classroom include formative assessment tools like Socrative to gauge student understanding in real-time. What are the 10 ways to use technology in the classroom?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 24, 2019

For example, spreadsheets should teach critical thinking and data analysis, not Excel or Sheets. Student projects are shared with all , not just the teacher. Teachers are transparent with all stakeholders. Here, I’m thinking of parents. Play is the new teaching though it’s beenrelabeled ‘gamification’.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Teacher Professional Development: Increased investment in teacher professional development to enhance instructional strategies, technology integration, and adaptability to changing educational landscapes. PBL studios foster critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Classroom learning is the fundamental mode of education where students gather in a physical space under the guidance of a teacher or instructor to engage in structured learning activities. It serves as a dynamic hub for knowledge exchange, critical thinking development, and social interaction.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

Teachers will need to learn and refine their online teaching skills and find new opportunities for working from home, allowing them a better work-life balance. This will help them focus on the quality of their lessons without the heavy financial strain that many teachers deal with today. –Dr.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2015

support the ‘4 C’s’–creativity, critical thinking, communication, collaboration. offer compelling content (this is subjective; ‘compelling’ varies teacher-to-teacher and student-to-student). You join as a parent or teacher. positive parent reports. encourage independence.

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k12 Digest

MARCH 6, 2025

She has served as a teacher, principal, and district administrator in central Ohio. The most effective teachers leverage a mix of digital and traditional methods but, most importantly, prioritize relationships. Gamification, hands-on relevant projects, and real-world problem-solving can all enhance student motivation.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Online platforms and learning management systems are other examples of technologies that improve student learning and enable teachers to share resources, assignments, and feedback seamlessly. And often, free tech tools for teachers do a great job of achieving learning objectives.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 29, 2016

Teachers don’t lecture from the front of the classroom. Now, teachers expect students to engage: be part of the solution, not a passive recipient of the process. The teacher creates a quiz or survey on the Kahoot website. Using this format, teachers can determine what students know or what they need to learn.

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