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APRIL 3, 2017

History in Baltimore City Public Schools, I was always looking for new ways to engage my students. When Vadim Polikov—my childhood friend and a successful entrepreneur—approached me with a game-based learning business idea in the summer of 2015, I jumped at the idea. . The Hero of Middle School.

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DECEMBER 12, 2018

million grant from the Gates Foundation and MacArthur Foundation, GlassLab aimed to prove that educational games could be just as fun as their mainstream titles, and serve as reliable formative assessment tools. The first word in GlassLab’s name stands for games, learning and assessment). middle-school market.

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Learning Middle School Middle School Testing 163

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FEBRUARY 12, 2019

“I never want to make claims that games writ-large for any kid—under any circumstances—teach these sort of skills.” On a Quest A decade ago, Salen helped design and open a Manhattan middle school with a unique proposition. Quest students learned skills like problem solving at a much faster rate than students in college. “In

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MAY 22, 2017

Their outcomes can guide students’ efforts in subsequent learning. When I taught high school English, I used summative assessment results as part of data talks with students. An authentic assessment in middle school might involve a cross curricular project, such as designing a community garden.

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Authentic Assessment Game-Based Learning Learning Evaluation 122

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AUGUST 27, 2019

Sara Rowe and Lennelle Gilpin, who teach middle school geography in Wentzville, Mo., Michael Milton, a high school history teacher in Burlington, Mass., recalls a childhood love of mystery novels, piecing together clues and what we might call today active learning. When asked about Carmen’s appeal, answers ran the gamut.

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OCTOBER 7, 2016

Though these are game-based learning, there’s no plot as you might find simulated games. Each app includes personalized learning, an enhanced review mode, and additional challenges to keep students motivated. This app adds fun to what often is the stressful task of preparing for SAT exams.

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