eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

Math skills are really, really important and their value is only growing,” said Governor Rauner. Research shows that early math skills are the number one predictor of later academic achievement. Research shows that early math skills are the number one predictor of later academic achievement.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2018

With the advent of each new technology—like AI, automation, VR/AR, and nanotechnology—comes economic shifts that demand different skills from employees and creates new challenges for both employers and educators. Incorporating gaming into education doesn’t necessarily mean more screen time. We can’t afford not to.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Students need to be equipped with the knowledge and skills required to navigate what’s being called “the new electricity.” Our learning objectives focus on the social, political, economical and cultural aspects of AI. We really focused on culturally relevant pedagogy as one of the foundational theoretical frameworks.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 28, 2019

I find it baffling that in 2019 I still have to explain why it’s important to play with students, especially when Fortune 500 companies are gamifying their workplace and their customer outreach, profitable gamer-culture on YouTube is on the rise and colleges have eSports teams. Of course, not all games are created equal.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Although the term “esports” sounds new, the truth is that competitive video gaming has been growing for decades. These tournaments and leagues are the evolution of decades of player and fan culture. With the reduction of technology barriers, cultural barriers have become more apparent. in an old arcade.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 27, 2019

After consulting with teachers in focus groups, HMH says it refashioned Carmen as a “global citizen” in response to requests for more material around social-emotional learning—which is to say the ambitious goal of teaching Americans geography has been somewhat scaled back in favor of lessons on community, world culture and responsibility.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 10, 2020

That profit motive helps explain why several institutions of higher education have invested in large new facilities equipped with state-of-the-art gaming equipment, such as the $6 million arena, named the Fortress , that Full Sail University in Florida opened last year.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Here’s what they had to say: The demand for online learning will continue to grow in 2022 and possibly lead to the creation of virtual schools, which would introduce new AR and VR learning processes. This will inevitably result in increased comprehension and productivity in student learning. Founding President, Dasaran.

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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. Each app includes personalized learning, an enhanced review mode, and additional challenges to keep students motivated. It includes click-to-choose choices as well as games. landform or landmark exists. Conclusion.

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Teach Hub

APRIL 10, 2024

Using video games in the classroom as an innovative approach to engage students can work. According to research , game-based learning can motivate learners to be engaged over longer periods as well as develop their social and emotional skills.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

We caught up with Gee to learn about what games he’s currently playing, what he’s learning, why he doesn’t trust people who don’t finish games, and how it feels to be one of the most respected voices in the game-based learning community at the ripe age of 68. That’s a really bad view of intelligence.

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Edsurge

MAY 8, 2019

These titles racked up dozens of media accolades and industry awards, from organizations that include Common Sense Media and Games for Change, an industry association for serious game developers. The company has since expanded its collection of games to cover other math skills, from number sense to geometry proofs.

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Edsurge

JULY 18, 2016

A couple of my favorite podcast series are RadioLab and 99% Invisible ; both offer relatively short programs (35-50 minutes) that seamlessly blend culture, philosophy and curiosity into fast paced and captivating productions. Want to be inspired? Need some affirmation?

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Flash forward 50 years; the franchise has sold over 60 million units, inspired multiple generations of students and become a part of popular culture. While Rawitsch and his collaborators never saw any money from this success, they created an enduring franchise and helped launch the sector of game-based learning.

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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? You really have to be effortful and thoughtful, and that is the promise and the pitfall of digital game-based learning.”. Muzzy Lane’s Practice Series.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2019

George’s College, a private all-boys school in Toronto, thinks video games like this one can help kids build certain social-emotional learning (SEL) skills. He thinks educators shouldn't ignore video games if they want students to be media-literate, because they are the “storytelling medium of the 21st century.”

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The game naturally fosters collaboration and problem-solving, skills that can be difficult for these students to practice in traditional academic settings. For me, D&D is more than just a game or pop culture nostalgia; it’s a powerful tool that helps my students thrive. That’s where D&D comes in.

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