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Reviving Engagement in the Spanish Classroom: A Musical Challenge with ChatGPT

Faculty Focus

This is the moment when a language instructor must pivot, shifting the classroom dynamic to reignite curiosity and motivation. They discuss what they think the lyrics convey, including emotions, themes, and any cultural references they recognize. Can you identify any cultural references in the song?

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Reviving Engagement in the Spanish Classroom: A Musical Challenge with ChatGPT

Faculty Focus

This is the moment when a language instructor must pivot, shifting the classroom dynamic to reignite curiosity and motivation. They discuss what they think the lyrics convey, including emotions, themes, and any cultural references they recognize. Can you identify any cultural references in the song?

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Is the Traditional Classroom Becoming Obsolete?

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Studies show that students in remote settings often feel isolated, which can lead to decreased motivation and engagement. Emotional Support : Social connections in the classroom provide a safety net, reducing anxiety and increasing motivation, which are essential for effective learning.

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How gamification can improve schoolwide behavior

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Now that online games have become so popular among K-12 students, school and district administrators can use gamification techniques to create a positive school climate and encourage positive behavior by individual students who have differing needs. Gamifying PBIS.

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Using gamification to improve schoolwide behavior

eSchool News

Now that online games have become so popular among K-12 students, school and district administrators can use gamification techniques to create a positive school climate and encourage positive behavior by individual students who have differing needs. Gamifying PBIS.

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I gamified my classroom and students are soaring

eSchool News

If playing games is part of our culture, even part of our identities, then it stands to reason that students can be highly motivated by game-based learning opportunities. Gamification means using game-design principles such as cooperation, competition, character development, and point scoring in a non-gaming context.

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The critical link between scholastic esports and career pathways education

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I was prepared to talk about the connections to STEM learning, the opportunity to engage otherwise disengaged students, the inclusive nature of gaming, the research behind gamification and game-based learning, and more. . That said, the competitive gaming aspect of the program was certainly a highly motivating factor for students.