Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2019

“Many digital games include textual elements, such as letters, journals and newspaper articles, which are embedded in the narrative and provide practice and scaffolding to encourage reluctant readers.” Research and pedagogy unequivocally point to digital game-based learning as an instructional methodology that can improve literacy skills.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The integration of digital tools such as interactive software, cloud-based platforms, and adaptive learning systems has shifted traditional educational models towards more personalized, flexible, and engaging learning experiences. What is the definition of educational technology?

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Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2024

At the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) , one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the United States, we constantly plan new educational programs, prioritizing equitable access and ensuring students graduate prepared for success in college, career and life. Read the other articles here and here.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 12, 2018

The market for educational technology solutions is massive, with numerous gadgets and programs to choose from. . This means that administrators can’t see what has produced better learning outcomes for students as a result of their purchases.”. Where Schools Need to Focus Their Ed Tech Efforts. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Edsurge

APRIL 18, 2022

As we navigate the roadmap drawn by COVID-19, we know there will continue to be accelerated digital transformation and rapid innovation of education intended to positively impact student outcomes in 2022. As education institutions lean into technology, edtechs have an opportunity to support their digital transformation.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

But building World of Warcraft or a similar blockbuster game requires massive production teams and millions of dollars. For higher education, with smaller potential audiences and student outcomes at stake, companies are debating whether return on investment is there for game-based learning experiences.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

But make no mistake: game design is very important for learning. The Balanced Game In fact, all games use learning theory to some extent. Research hasn’t shown much evidence that games—in general—lead to increased learning outcomes.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2023

CoCo is still in its beta phase, being tested out by educators from 65 different countries. As one educator writes about their experience with the tool, there are no individual user profiles, no way to collect likes and no followers — basically, no emphasis on comparison. But CoCo is a departure from Scratch in a few crucial ways.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 5, 2016

One way of acknowledging the uniqueness of instructional design in higher education is by marking the shift from instructional design to what is being called “learning design.”. Sample Courses from Georgetown's MA in Learning and Design. ADDIE model —may need to be broadened.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Games and gamification are not new to education. Even before the more recent growth of the edtech industry, educators have routinely created games and interactive challenges in order to get students engaged with subjects ranging from math and logic to history and reading. Do you start with a topic first or game mechanics?

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Edsurge

AUGUST 4, 2016

Are digital games viable tools for creating effective online teaching and learning environments in higher education, and, if so, is anyone using them? Van Eck explains that the key challenge for creating any serious game involves “thinking about the key learning outcomes you are trying to teach and aligning those with the game.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 3, 2021

However, many people are still unfamiliar with esports, especially the emergence of scholastic esports in education. The utility of game-based learning in education has been known for a long time, but what is beginning to emerge is an understanding of how esports are having an impact in education.

Learning Outcomes 353

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2021

However, many people are still unfamiliar with esports, especially the emergence of scholastic esports in education. The utility of game-based learning in education has been known for a long time, but what is beginning to emerge is an understanding of how esports are having an impact in education.

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