Edsurge

MAY 9, 2023

Gamified elements like points, coins, badges or topping a leaderboard are like “jolts of caffeine,” claims Manuj Dhariwal, which can take focus away from real learning, or creating projects online. Competing [in a game] doesn’t work as motivation for every student. The idea is to keep learners motivated in a class.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

One teacher shares her favorite games for chemistry, biology, and more, plus resources to help teachers. Motivating students and keeping students actively engaged in lessons is becoming frequently more challenging for even the most creative teachers. 3D Game Labs provides an affordable platform for gamifying the classroom.

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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. It brings teachers and students together in an environment that enables competition as well as collaboration but most importantly celebrates learning.

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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. Educators have long used games to promote learning and deepen student understanding of subject matter. Arpit Jain This was the impetus for SplashLearn.

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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. . After all, everyone loves to play!

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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. My students were excited to participate and motivated to work hard for the contest!” About SplashLearn.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 5, 2022

If you can embed skill development within a genuinely motivating social set of rewards, learning is deeper and more enduring. Recently, we were fortunate to speak with her at length on the topic of game-based learning. EdSurge: How have you seen the field of game-based learning evolve?

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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. We are glad to be part of their journey as they collaborate and celebrate learning. About SplashLearn.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

By Meghan Bogardus Cortez Game-based learning boosts motivation, literacy and social skills.

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Edsurge

JUNE 21, 2022

The best of these young coders are learning to use code creatively and developing a tangible skill set that they will use in future careers. CodeCombat AI League trailer (credit: CodeCombat) A Foundation of Game-Based Learning Founded in 2013, CodeCombat was born from a simple idea: Make learning to code engaging and accessible to all.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) started collaborating on game-based learning (GBL) in developmental math and writing instruction in the mid-2000s, they had no idea what they were setting in motion. The CGN also has hosted three increasingly well-attended conferences, called the CUNY Games Festival.

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Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2024

When you bring esports into the classroom, there’s evidence of better learning outcomes in STEM and even attendance. The series concluded with a “Getting Started” session, where teachers were introduced to the game's mechanics and the educator and student guides for participation.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 26, 2023

Teachers can also use learning management systems to provide students with individualized assignments and assessments. Thus, while augmented reality can transport students to new and exciting learning environments. This is where game-based learning can motivate and engage students while providing them with immediate feedback.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Carnegie Learning has particularly deep collaborations, as a partner with three of the seven teams – Carnegie Mellon University on the LEVI Plus grant, and the University of Colorado Boulder/Saga, who are using Carnegie Learning’s award-winning MATHia as part of their intensive tutoring. About Carnegie Learning, Inc.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Introducing robotics and coding into the curriculum helps students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Coding platforms and physical kits make learning programming concepts hands-on and engaging. Artificial intelligence is perhaps the latest and greatest tech tool to emerge onto the K-12 education scene.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 16, 2020

The primary way the nonprofit is doing this is through an AI curriculum it launched in May in Akron Public Schools in Ohio but which has already spread to six states and more than 2,500 students. That’s a huge motivation. I’ve heard you say the curriculum is more like TikTok than Scholastic. I call it “Gen Z curriculum design.”

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Knowing that their work could potentially be seen by others beyond our school community raised the bar for my students in motivation and execution. Learning Innovation Designer is an emerging type of instructional designer with an emphasis on designing learning innovation from a student perspective. It's not a one-way street.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Parents and students will expect schools to provide curriculum pathways that better prepare students for life after graduation, and that factor in student wellness and social emotional learning (SEL). Literacy and Curriculum, Certified Academic Language Therapist C.A.L.T 2022 will see the birth of digital native curriculum.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2018

And although digital curriculum and technology might temporarily engage students, most of the time the design of these tools fails to support teacher practice, enrich instruction, and accommodate time constraints in the classroom. Teachers are eager to help students meaningfully showcase deeper levels of thinking.

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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. I like the motivational push it provides to keep students going.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Instead, help parents understand the intangibles not necessarily taught as curriculum—test prep skills, growth mindset attitudes, and other soft skills that will carry over to college. Give parents resources that will help them support the process of learning and motivation. Conferences are not for reporting test scores.

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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. Will it introduce a new concept or review an old one?

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Edsurge

MAY 21, 2020

They download our mobile app, and they're able to really digest the information and learn it, just like they would in any other curriculum. I’ve been lucky to have investors who constantly keep me motivated through the ups and downs, give me new ideas, look at new market opportunities and figure out how to grow the business in general.

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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. I would like to see the same in school.

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Edsurge

JULY 18, 2016

If you’re looking for educators to follow, go no further than Educational Technology and Mobile Learning’s blog. Another option is live webinars; some of my favorites are the free ones offered by the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) and edWeb.net. Personalized Learning Through Gaming.

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