Edsurge

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

And that desire for change drew Vallon to Quest to Learn , a public 6-12 school in New York City focused on game-based learning. There are so many amazing ways to use games, game-like experiences and the design process to engage students. "I We're focused on those game-learning principles.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 25, 2022

“I've always thought games were good models for everything—how to learn, but also how to be,” says Arana Shapiro. She has dedicated much of her career to helping educators integrate technology with purpose into their curriculum. Can you share some of the obstacles you’ve faced promoting game-based learning?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 15, 2021

More on game-based learning. Why Game Based Learning Is the Right Choice for Remote Teaching. Kid-created Games That Teach. New Ways to Gamify Learning. You can find her resources at Structured Learning. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2023

More than 50 years after Don Rawitsch introduced Oregon Trail in his eighth grade class, the debate continues : Can games become a legitimate tool for learning? Proponents of game-based learning have good reason to be optimistic—but also cautious. Audience engagement poses another conundrum.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Instead, Kelly gives credit to a curriculum that engages their creativity and speaks to their interests. Kelly, a two-time recipient of the Canadian Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence in STEM, believes that mission- and game-based learning are ideal for captivating students across the curriculum, not just in technology class.

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Edsurge

MAY 30, 2017

What’s more, game-based learning (GBL) can address some of the most common roadblocks encountered by math teachers and students alike. At New Mexico’s Farmington Heights Middle School , teachers use game-based learning to personalize instruction. Gamers embrace challenges and use mistakes to learn.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 30, 2020

“ In fact, 92% of teachers indicated they would like to use curriculum-based games in the future. It’s called Game Based Learning (GBL). It simply means teachers include games in their lesson plans to teach curricular concepts. More on Game-based Learning. What is GBL.

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Edsurge

MARCH 6, 2017

A great deal of initial research exists about blended learning techniques such as game-based learning, but adoption has stalled because of a lack of scalable, practical techniques that have also proven effective. Enders Game by Orson Scott Card—A novel that conceptualizes a variety of game-based learning mechanics.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

I have to do a lot of the same strategic thinking that I enjoyed doing in that game.” He also ponders whether games can both teach and measure 21st-century skills, considers the barriers to a broader use of GBL in schools and discusses the not-so-mysterious motivational power of Pokemon. “Now I run a 40-person ‘empire’ at Filament.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

From the 1990s to present day, teachers have had precious little wiggle room to stray from the over-packed curriculum, let alone liberty to play a game. From the 1990s to present day, teachers have had precious little wiggle room to stray from the over-packed curriculum, let alone liberty to play a game.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 31, 2017

By Meghan Bogardus Cortez From providing motivation to assisting struggling students, games can help educators with tricky concepts.

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Edsurge

APRIL 3, 2017

When Vadim Polikov—my childhood friend and a successful entrepreneur—approached me with a game-based learning business idea in the summer of 2015, I jumped at the idea. . Many of the teachers described the games as “transformative.”. My students were so incredibly engaged because of the games.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

In addition to giving their students access to the two game-based learning platforms, Dallas ISD educators will be able choose to implement the fully-integrated curricula and professional development that accompanies each platform. About Intelitek Intelitek is at the forefront of training for STEM and CTE. education for CTE.

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2020

Read to Lead is a 100% free and proven blended learning solution that leverages game-based learning to help students in grades 5-9 build reading, writing, and leadership skills. The free web-based curriculum is modular so students can move at their own pace, logging in any time of day for any length of time.

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eSchool News

MARCH 4, 2015

Curriculum Engaging Students with Game-Based Learning Featured on eSchool News Next Generation Collaboration Resource Top News collaboration crowdsourcing gamification gaming interactive interactive learning student response systems' Next page: Turn lectures into conversations.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

San Francisco, CA, 23 nd February 2022 : The popular game-based learning program SplashLearn, today announced the 8 th edition of its massively popular SpringBoard Math Challenge. SplashLearn, creates engaging learning experiences built to transform children into fearless learners. About SplashLearn.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

My favorite lesson planning resources are provided by The Institute of Play and 3D Game Labs. The Institute of Play provides resources that teachers can use to plan and create games, and align them to curriculum and standards. 3D Game Labs provides an affordable platform for gamifying the classroom.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

The popular game-based learning program SplashLearn, announced the 7th edition of its massively popular SpringBoard Math Challenge today. It is designed to give teachers and schools the opportunity to engage their elementary school students through fun math challenges aligned to the Common-Core curriculum.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

SplashLearn is a game-based learning program that intelligently adapts to each child’s learning ability and helps them master skills at their own pace. Its curriculum covers pre-kindergarten through grade 5 for math and reading. About SplashLearn.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 27, 2022

London, ON – Cyber Legends, the fun, free game that empowers kids to learn online safety through play, today announced the launch of the Cyber Legends Gaming platform and its availability to schools across North America. About Cyber Legends Cyber Legends created a fun, free game that teaches kids how to be safe online.

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Edsurge

MAY 10, 2021

Games can be particularly effective for engaging learners, promoting active participation and motivating students, both in and outside of the classroom. But for SplashLearn CEO Arpit Jain, it is important to make a distinction between gamification and game-based learning (GBL).

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eSchool News

MAY 31, 2016

classrooms will now have access to CodeMonkey’s coding curriculum, including software programming and critical thinking. CodeMonkey teaches programming basics in a language known as “CoffeeScript” through game-based learning. Successful programs must be tested and proven in real-world, everyday school environments.

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eSchool News

MAY 26, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO, CA , May 26, 2021: SplashLearn, the game-based learning program used by millions of students, announced winners of its massively popular annual competition – the SpringBoard Math Challenge. SplashLearn, formerly Splash Math, creates engaging learning experiences built to transform children into fearless learners.

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eSchool News

JULY 29, 2022

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. .

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Recently, we were fortunate to speak with her at length on the topic of game-based learning. Here, she comments on the history of gaming in education, its limitations and its potential—when done well—as a conduit for deep connections with learners. EdSurge: How have you seen the field of game-based learning evolve?

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eSchool News

JULY 4, 2022

In one year, I shifted from being an educator who didn’t value an expanded role of video games in schools to a teacher developing an elementary esports curriculum, running multiple esports summer camps, and developing an elementary esports after school club. Summer 2021: Farmcraft Summer Camp.

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Edsurge

MAY 16, 2017

It’s one thing when master teachers successfully implement learning games in a carefully controlled research study. But engaging students through game-based learning (GBL) means little unless the games are easy to implement and effective where they matter most—in the classroom. What Not To Do.

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eSchool News

MAY 15, 2023

Key points: Esports programs are inclusive and can lead to positive student outcomes A simple approach with accessible, easy-to-use tools, is critical Scholastic esports is rapidly growing, and many schools are starting to incorporate esports programs into their curriculum.

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eSchool News

JUNE 22, 2022

San Francisco, CA, 22 June 2022: SplashLearn, the game-based learning program used by millions of students, announced the winners of its massively popular annual competition – the SpringBoard Math Challenge. SplashLearn, creates engaging learning experiences built to transform children into fearless learners.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Exploratoriums Learning Toolbox : Hands-on science and engineering activities, experiments, and videos that align with K-12 curriculums. eGFI: Engineering Go For It : Resources, games, and lesson plans to inspire K-12 students about engineering and technology careers.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

We emphasize two learning stages to build fluid STEM integration from kindergarten to 4th grade: Stage 1: Solving Problems Step-by-Step and Together. To broaden technology integration within STEM curriculum, we began to introduce computer science through the international movement, the ‘Hour of Code.’

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 19, 2017

By Melissa Wrenchey Updates to the game-based learning tool make state-required curriculum more creative.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

We emphasize two learning stages to build fluid STEM integration from kindergarten to 4th grade: Stage 1: Solving Problems Step-by-Step and Together. To broaden technology integration within STEM curriculum, we began to introduce computer science through the international movement, the ‘Hour of Code.’

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2015

Frank Smith A game-based learning event, executive summit and hands-on sessions are highlights of the opening day of the conference. Classroom Collaboration Curriculum Game-based Learning Hardware Leadership Management Mobility Notebooks Online Learning Policies STEM Tablets'

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Edsurge

JANUARY 31, 2019

And some research backs up his theory: according to a Pew Research Center survey , 84 percent of surveyed teens said they have or have access to a game console at home, and 90 percent said they play games either on a cell phone, computer, console or cellphone. It’s sort of a low barrier to entry,” Isaacs says.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 8, 2015

By Tommy Peterson School districts share strategies for bringing games into the classroom.

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Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2019

The news came as a surprise to educational game developers and researchers, many of whom credit the Institute of Play for supporting and growing the game-based learning industry. is now based, is now home to a growing community of educational gaming researchers and developers. educational institutions.

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