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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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. Making games cultivates a range of hard skills (e.g.

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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. Intervention students can get stuck in a deficit model of instruction that repeatedly focuses only on they skills and knowledge they lack. But this approach has its limitations.

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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

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

EdSurge recently caught up with White to talk about how game-based learning (GBL) can help children develop the skills that will be essential in their future jobs, and how Minecraft, specifically, has influenced classroom education and the learning game industry. EdSurge: First things first.

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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

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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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. education for CTE.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 31, 2019

Looking at video games critically, he says, helps students understand what goes into game design, and what makes one game different from the next. Game-based learning is sometimes linked to developing skills around computer science and engineering. It’s sort of a low barrier to entry,” Isaacs says.

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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

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. The 10-week challenge will allow students to master their math skills and enter the new class with confidence, whilst having fun. Salway added.

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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

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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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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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 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. It encourages delayed gratification which is an important life skill.” Salway added. About 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. .

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Each year has been slightly different because students and teachers are, of course, different, and each year we move at the pace they need while building upon the skills from the previous year. With the ever-changing best practices and new technology in education, I always try to update and adjust my own learning.

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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

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

This approach grounds their understanding of core principles and promotes collaboration and teamwork–essential lifelong learning skills. This preparation extends beyond technical fields–the skills students build in STEM lessons apply universally, benefitting them even if they don’t pursue a STEM career.

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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. My STEM class, iCreate, is a part of our K-12 STEM continuum.

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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

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Each year has been slightly different because students and teachers are, of course, different, and each year we move at the pace they need while building upon the skills from the previous year. With the ever-changing best practices and new technology in education, I always try to update and adjust my own learning.

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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

Players must program a backend strategy and use their coding and problem-solving skills to outsmart competitors. It’s as much game development as it is gameplay. 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.

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eSchool News

JUNE 7, 2023

The content will equip students with the right skills and knowledge to pursue STEM careers at home, in the classroom, or wherever learning takes place. Best known for its fleet of traveling STEM laboratories, Learning Undefeated’s flagship STEM education program has prepared more than 1.5

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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. Students were asked to apply subject-matter information they learned by building problem-solving and systems-thinking skills.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 29, 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. Tip 3: Embed esports into existing curriculum.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Bannan Schools offer tips on setting up hands-on learning in all kinds of spaces. By Karen J.

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Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2024

Level Up Los Angeles represents an inclusive, districtwide initiative aimed at integrating esports into educational contexts, utilizing platforms that support collaborative and creative learning. Esports offers incredible benefits for student engagement, community and skill building, and pathways to higher education and job opportunities.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

This digital ecosystem not only enhances academic knowledge but also cultivates digital literacy skills essential for the modern workforce. K-12 technology innovation is not just about subject-specific content but also about developing digital literacy skills. What does education look like in 2024?

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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. Can a Classic Board Game Teach Writing Skills? Connecting the Dots Between Enjoyment and Learning.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Just last year, former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe said the demand for highly skilled workers in the state far outweighed the number of qualified candidates, with “36,000 cyber jobs” needing to be filled. We have a tight relationship with the business community here and those are the skills businesses want students to have.

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Edsurge

MAY 15, 2024

Inclusive STEM programs widen job opportunities for the growing technology sector, support students in building digital literacy skills and empower young people to become creators — not just consumers — of technology. As the demand for digital skills grows, schools must develop inclusive programs to engage diverse learners.

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eSchool News

MARCH 14, 2016

The ability to innovate is a critical skill that will prepare students for the jobs of the future, Bdeir said—many of which don’t even exist yet. Ardusat offers kits and curriculum with everything students need to design their own science experiments in outer space, receive and analyze data, and publish their results.

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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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