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A Decade Into Experiments With Gamification, Edtech Rethinks How to Motivate Learners

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But even as gamification has become a shorthand for engagement, edtech companies have found it challenging to draw a clear distinction between learning and just having fun. No one wants to be at the bottom of a leaderboard,” says Deepak Cheenath, co-founder of Quizizz, a classroom tool that lets teachers create pop quizzes and games.

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How to weave video game principles into the classroom

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Key points: Harnessing the power of video games can foster a deeper, more meaningful educational experience 3 ways educators leverage gamification strategies The future of gamification For more news on gaming principles, visit eCN’s Teaching & Learning page Student engagement is vital for any educator throughout the length of a course.

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6 Websites that Explain Elections

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The first few explain elections in general and the next teach the process through gamification. Electing a US President in Plain English. website, radio app, podcast. C-Span provides Americans with access to live gavel-to-gavel proceedings of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. election process. million viewers watching.

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The Secret to Learning Any New Language May Be Your Motivation

Edsurge

A startup with offices in New York and São Paulo, Brazil, the company has raised millions of dollars for its adaptive software designed to teach English to people who want to learn it for work. It starts with videos that immerse users in English using simple phrases, like name introductions. that offer the product to their employees.

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8 Websites that Explain Elections

Ask a Tech Teacher

The first five explain elections in general and the next three teach the process through gamification. Electing a US President in Plain English. website, radio app, podcast. C-Span provides American’s access to the live gavel-to-gavel proceedings of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. election process.

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12 Websites that Explain Elections

Ask a Tech Teacher

The first five explain elections in general and the next three teach the process through gamification. Electing a US President in Plain English. website, radio app, podcast. C-Span provides American’s access to the live gavel-to-gavel proceedings of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. election process.

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10 Ways to Make School Fun Again

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Why It Works Gamification works because it introduces immediate feedback and visible progress, two elements that keep learners engaged. Real School Example One middle school teacher at K12 Schools designed a Grammar Quest for English class. Recommended Tools Kahoot and Quizizz: Great for quizzes that feel like competitive games.

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