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JULY 10, 2025

Discussion Forums: Some programs include online forums where students can continue conversations beyond the classroom. Supporting your child in joining these discussions—even casually—can reinforce the material and help them feel part of a learning community. Interactive Games: Learning can (and should!)

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

As a fourth-grade teacher, Ive seen how gamification can transform a regular lesson into something my students look forward to. Here are five ways to integrate gamification into your classroom, using tools like Quizizz, Gimkit, Quizlet, and Blooket. Students grouped terms into meaningful categories and discussed their reasoning.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

Using games to teach, and adding gamification principles to the classroom, can make learning meaningful, engaging, and fun for even the most reluctant learners. We then discuss what the students experienced in the game and make content connections via whole-group discussion. I use games in my classroom in a few ways.

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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. . Nevertheless, it didn’t take long for students to pick up the game and get a feel for the mechanics of the gameplay.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Digital collaboration platforms let students contribute to discussions, share their ideas, and collaborate on projects in a digital space. Gamification also adds an element of fun to the learning process, making the classroom experience more enjoyable for all students.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 21, 2025

Nice-to-have: Gamification While digital course gestures such as gamification and bright colors can catch your eye and make you want to press the purchase button, remember your goal. Students learn differently and are unique, with varying interests and academic needs, and a comprehensive digital curriculum should reflect that.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been around for many years, but the introduction of ChatGPT in November 2022 has generated many discussions of how this technology can impact education – both how students learn and how educators teach. Engagement: Gamification tools will make learning more fun and engaging for students.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

One way to know you’ve got a great problem-solving task is that it creates rich discussion. to spur deeper discussion about the puzzle in front of them. What that means in math class is that you need a task that’s intriguing enough for students to build their discussions around. or “What do you wonder?”

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eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2024

This discussion aims to navigate through commonly cited concerns from educators, highlighting how each perceived obstacle to integrating AI into classrooms can actually be overcome through applications of the very technology in question. At last year’s Education World Forum, discussion centered around this very idea.

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eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2022

On Tuesday , attendees can hear from ISTE’s Madelyn Mock discuss the growing need for collaboration in education and how educators can look at education from a variety of lenses and all-encompassing perspectives that can deliver new learning to students. Monday’s mainstage speaker will be announced soon.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2024

Worries about using AI for academic help and answering questions led to many discussions on its role in the classroom. Improved personalization, collaboration, and gamification features : AI can customize learning experiences to match each student’s individual needs, preferences, and learning paces.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Gamification of Education This video is from a series I taught for school districts. It is now available for free, here on Ask a Tech Teacher: –summarize with NoteGPT Summary Jacqui Murray discusses the integration of technology in K-8 education, focusing on gamification to enhance learning.

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eSchool News

JULY 30, 2024

All the great teachers I had growing up found ways to involve the topic they were discussing, even tangentially, into current events. Math teachers showed how parabolas were effectively used for space exploration. Chemistry teachers demonstrated why solar power was difficult to harness.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

#ICE18: Rushton Hurley Discusses Tactics for Leading a Digital Media Revolution. He discusses the ideal ways to successfully l ead your school through the deployment of a new classroom technology and why digital media can empower students to take ownership of their learning. meghan.bogardu…. Mon, 02/26/2018 - 10:30.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Beanstack , an edtech platform that helps schools encourage kids to read through gamification, demonstrated the importance of engaging readers. Qualcomm discussed with attendees how educators can and should embrace AI–and what platforms like ChatGPT mean for education. Samsung Electronics America, Inc.

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eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2024

Teachers should include an AI use chart (like this one from Ditch That Textbook ) with their course descriptions and have clear-cut discussions with parents and students about when AI use is and is not acceptable.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Get Your Gamification On. Several years ago, gamification was an emerging trend and even named one of the Horizon Report’s Top 10 things driving educational change. Of course, you don’t need an actual game or app to use elements of gamification in the classroom. Gamification allows teachers and students to connect.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The first few explain elections in general and the next teach the process through gamification. Senate as well as other forums where public policy is discussed, debated and decided––all without editing, commentary, talking heads, ads, or analysis, and with a balanced presentation of viewpoints. House of Representatives and the U.S.

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Edsurge

MARCH 16, 2021

At some point, gamification was going to be the answer. For this week’s EdSurge Podcast, we’re revising an episode from the summer that looks at a teaching fad from the 1960s and ’70s that has almost vanished from the discussion. It was called PSI, or Personalized System of Instruction.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2023

We recently read the following comments in a discussion section of an educational article highlighting the need for anti-racist training for teachers: “I teach in a predominantly white neighborhood so I don’t really need diverse science texts” and “I am not racist so I don’t need anti-racist training.”

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 2, 2019

Digital breakouts, which use Google Forms among other tools, represent a type of gamification. How K–12 School Leaders Can Help Incorporate Gamification. Please join the discussion on Twitter by using the #ConnectIT hashtag. . . . MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how K–12 teachers can gamify their classroom. by Joe McAllister.

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eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2024

Simple yet effective strategies, such as presenting a mystery box or revealing half of an image, encourage students to speculate, discuss, and inquire. Incorporating elements of gamification, such as unlocking clues or prizes, enhances motivation and bolsters learning outcomes.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2024

It is now available for free to Ask a Tech Teacher subscribers: Summary This video discusses using student presentations to enhance speaking and listening skills, aligning with Common Core standards. Teach Speaking and Listening Skills with Student Presentations This video is from a series I taught for school districts.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 17, 2025

It is now available for free, here on Ask a Tech Teacher: summarized by NoteGPT Summary In this video, Jacqui Murray discusses the concept of quick writes as a dynamic and engaging way to teach writing in the classroom. Collaborative Learning : Sharing and discussing quick writes with peers enhances understanding and communication skills.

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eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2025

Gamification and student engagement Students respond differently to standard classroom instruction, with many finding greater motivation in game-inspired learning environments. Students who prefer visual learning gain additional channels for demonstrating their understanding and contributing to group discussions.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

We are on track to see an increase in individualized homeschooling and e-learning, accompanied by the rising tide of gamification in education, promising a more engaging and dynamic learning experience. Diana Heldfond, CEO & Founder, Parallel Learning Are students learning?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The first few explain elections in general and the next teach the process through gamification. Senate as well as other forums where public policy is discussed, debated and decided––all without editing, commentary, talking heads, ads, or analysis, and with a balanced presentation of viewpoints. website, radio app, podcast.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Feedback Mechanisms: Incorporating blog comments or discussion forum posts enables meaningful interaction. This collaboration strengthens their understanding and retention of the material while building a supportive classroom community. This feedback loop enhances the learning process and encourages critical thinking among students.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 13, 2018

Discussion Boards. Gamification in a virtual classroom. Panel Discussion. e-Breakout rooms allow the teachers to break-up the entire class into various groups for online project work or discussion. e-Breakout rooms allow the teachers to break-up the entire class into various groups for online project work or discussion.

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Edsurge

APRIL 9, 2019

This relates to everything from how students physically interact with their devices to how well they handle challenges that come their way—avoiding distractions, navigating information online and responding to discussions online, to name just a few. Why gamifying your rollout may be the key.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

The primary trends identified by the team were: adaptive learning, open education resources (OER), gamification and game-based learning, MOOCs, LMS and interoperability, mobile devices, and design. As the conversation continued, Joosten discussed the importance of design in online course development, a primary finding in the scan.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Cyberbullying Prevention : Regular discussions about cyberbullying help destigmatize the issue and empower students to speak up and support one another, creating a safer online environment. Creative Engagement : Utilizing projects and creative tools not only makes learning fun but also aids retention.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Among technology tools for teaching and learning, an engaging example of technology as a K-12 learning tool is educational gamification platforms. Educational gamification tools are versatile, applicable across various subjects, and encourage critical thinking skills. What is an example of technology as a learning tool?

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Any connected educator has heard buzzwords like flipped classroom, gamification, social-emotional learning (SEL), differentiation, and personalized learning. When I designed the gamification unit, I had no idea the effect it would have. But Ray taught me an invaluable lesson about buzzwords, adaptability, and unintended results.

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Scholarly Teacher

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Keywords: Gamification, Immersion, Faculty Development Introduction The way we live and work has changed dramatically since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gamification is one strategy that can be used to engage learners. Gamification of adult learning: Gamifying employee training and development. link] Pozzi, F.,

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Not only are students locked in and engaged, but conversations are buzzing around the room—students discussing various facts surrounding the case. The Lindbergh lesson began as a straightforward article with discussion questions attached. Image Credit: James Flaskamp 4.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2018

TCEA 2018: Educators Meet in Austin to Discuss the Future of the Classroom. This annual event brings together educators, administrators and IT leaders to discuss innovative tips on everything from professional development and classroom tech to thought leadership on accessibility. meghan.bogardu…. Mon, 01/15/2018 - 10:32.

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