eSchool News

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The seven teams – Carnegie Learning, Carnegie Mellon University, Eedi, Rising Academies, the University of Colorado Boulder, Khan Academy, and the University of Florida – are committed to harnessing the potential of AI and machine learning to develop innovative, affordable interventions to enhance middle school math education.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Challenge encourages game-based learning to help kids learn to have fun with math. If they build it, they will learn from it. A growing body of research shows that mathematical experiences outside the classroom can have a significant impact on math achievement in school. How the Game-a-thon works.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2023

candidates at MIT’s Lifelong Kindergarten research group, say it all started with a single piece of feedback: “Just make learning fun.” These kids had spent all their free time at the retreat talking about online shooting-based video games,” says Manuj Dhariwal, laughing. The design is deliberate, say CoCo’s founders.

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Edsurge

MAY 15, 2024

STEM education is not just about science and math; it develops skills such as creativity, communication, empathy and critical thinking that complement technologies like generative AI and coding. Iterate on what works and learn from what doesn’t. Educators face the challenge of engaging students in STEM amidst limited resources.

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Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2024

For the past four years, applied learning pedagogies, including digital tools like game-based platforms, have been explored within LAUSD to build math, literacy and social-emotional learning competencies using applied learning pedagogy.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 10, 2018

Last year, the ED Expo featured two virtual reality games; this year it had 11. Here’s some of what we saw: Math. Math games have grown by leaps in the past six years. BrainQuake , based in Berkeley, is expanding its Wuzzit Trouble math games and puzzles that help students develop number sense and proportional reasoning.

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Edsurge

MAY 22, 2017

Teachers can then provide real-time feedback to students that will help them to identify the areas in which they need to improve. Digital Portfolios—Artifacts of Learning Digital portfolios support a formative approach by encouraging students to collect artifacts that they can share with both peers and teachers.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

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. Ideally, educators want students to discover the joy of learning and be motivated by intrinsic rewards.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2018

Games fulfill different core psychological needs. They play for a sense of challenge (competency), social interaction, consistent feedback and more. Research published in the International Journal of Communication found that teenagers who played games performed better in math, reading, and science.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

There are many interactive tools available that can be used to create quizzes, games, and simulations. These activities can be used to reinforce key concepts, test understanding, and provide feedback to students. Quizizz , or Google Forms. Simulations offer students the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in practical scenarios.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

There are many interactive tools available that can be used to create quizzes, games, and simulations. These activities can be used to reinforce key concepts, test understanding, and provide feedback to students. Quizizz , or Google Forms. Simulations offer students the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in practical scenarios.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Students can work together on digital platforms, sharing ideas and feedback in real-time, while teachers can provide immediate, constructive feedback, which can enhance student engagement and motivation. Teachers can create and manage assignments, distribute resources, and provide real-time feedback to students.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

This has meant conversations with us about streamlining feedback to teachers and increasing teacher-teacher collaboration. We’re discussing how to strategically implement video feedback “now” and replicate successful models from other districts. –Adam Geller, Founder and CEO, Edthena.

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