Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 24, 2015

Technology and the connected world put a fork in the old model of teaching–instructor in front of the class, sage on the stage, students madly taking notes, textbooks opened to the chapter being reviewed, homework as worksheets based on the text, tests regurgitating important facts. Did I miss anything? Play is the new teaching.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Virtual classrooms and collaborative online platforms foster interactive discussions and group projects, transcending physical boundaries and enabling students to connect with peers globally. Gamification elements are also employed to make learning more enjoyable and to incentivize student participation. What are digital age learners?

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2019

Instead of relying on textbooks and teacher direction, these students had to think critically about unfolding events, collaborate with peers and adults, and make creative use of digital tools to communicate their ideas. Book group discussions can jumpstart conversations among colleagues.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Think animated video modules, interactive dashboards, digital textbooks, gamification, real-world simulation, and a whole lot more, all developed with a learner-first approach to content and delivery. Student discussion at Boston College.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Within these walls, knowledge transcends textbooks, as discussions, debates, and collaborations spark deeper understanding. Students engage in discussions, debates, group projects, and other collaborative activities, honing their communication, teamwork, and leadership abilities.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The good news is that gamification taps into that same drive. Hands-On Learning: Math Beyond the Textbook Some require you to see, touch, and perhaps experience it for that “click.” Teachers can encourage this by using think-pair-share activities, where students discuss a problem before solving it.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Digital assessments and quizzes inject an element of gamification into the learning process, making assessments more engaging and reinforcing key concepts. Additionally, document cameras capture and project images of physical documents or objects onto screens, making it easier for students to follow demonstrations and discussions.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 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. Every year, we move further away from the “one size fits all” mentality that was the original textbook.

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k12 Online Schools

MAY 7, 2025

Many online learners, especially in middle and high school, are checking Instagram during breaks, watching study tips on TikTok, and discussing class projects in WhatsApp groups. Discord servers allow online students to discuss homework, share notes, or just hang out and bond, helping recreate the social experience of school.

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 23, 2025

Use Active Learning, Not Passive Consumption Watching lectures or reading textbooks might feel productive, but its passive. Join peer study groups to discuss tricky topics. Gamification adds fun and engagement to routine study activities. Tools like Google Calendar or Notions timeline view work well for this.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 22, 2017

I was also surprised to see so little development in gaming and gamification within education this past year. There is enormous interest in exploring this area, from academic work to financial investment and public policy discussion.

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