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5 reasons why game design is the best way to teach STEAM skills

eSchool News

A study published in Frontiers in Psychology concluded that game-based learning has a moderate to large effect on students’ cognitive, social, emotional, motivational, and engagement outcomes–especially in early education. Even when it fails, the surprise is motivating–it’s a mystery to solve. That fuels teamwork.

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When ZIP Codes Teach: How Geographic Inequity Shows Up in Our Classrooms

Faculty Focus

But what we see in higher education—missed assignments, low engagement, quiet classrooms—isn’t always a motivation issue. That kind of insight changes how we teach. Normalize Struggle Students from under-resourced schools often view academic struggle as failure. Often, it’s a preparedness gap. References Owens-Young, Jessica.

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When ZIP Codes Teach: How Geographic Inequity Shows Up in Our Classrooms

Faculty Focus

But what we see in higher education—missed assignments, low engagement, quiet classrooms—isn’t always a motivation issue. That kind of insight changes how we teach. Normalize Struggle Students from under-resourced schools often view academic struggle as failure. Often, it’s a preparedness gap. References Owens-Young, Jessica.

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How Gamification Uncovers Nuance In The Learning Process

Teach Thought

Since it encourages internal motivation through an outwardly-created set of circumstances, gamification sits at the awkward intersection of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. In both cases, the specific content and the nature of the goals serve to motivate and direct behavior in classroom contexts.” Personal) your praise?

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Lifting as We Climb: A Reflection on Mentorship, Growth, and Leadership in Nursing Education

Faculty Focus

Be an Advocate One of my earliest mentors showed me that being an educator is about more than teaching content—it’s about showing up and being a reliable advocate. Be Innovative I was lucky to be mentored by educators who challenged me to move beyond traditional teaching methods. We share resources, brainstorm, and support each other.

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Lifting as We Climb: A Reflection on Mentorship, Growth, and Leadership in Nursing Education

Faculty Focus

Be an Advocate One of my earliest mentors showed me that being an educator is about more than teaching content—it’s about showing up and being a reliable advocate. Be Innovative I was lucky to be mentored by educators who challenged me to move beyond traditional teaching methods. We share resources, brainstorm, and support each other.

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Catch them Learning: A Pathway to Academic Integrity in the Age of AI

Cult of Pedagogy

The Motive It is unknown whether Ruiz intended to cheat in New York or if the opportunity merely presented itself and she took it. Use strategies that support integrity, maximize learning, and minimize cheating As I argue in my book AI with Intention , if we want students to use AI tools with integrity, we must teach them how.