Edsurge

MAY 16, 2017

It’s one thing when master teachers successfully implement learning games in a carefully controlled research study. But engaging students through game-based learning (GBL) means little unless the games are easy to implement and effective where they matter most—in the classroom. What Not To Do.

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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

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Digital games were included from the start, of course, but the school also decided to include elements of game design in nearly everything kids did during the day. Part of that success may be attributable to the way games are designed—e.g., minimizing failure and providing immediate feedback for students.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

MATHstream pairs engaging video lessons with real-time questions, prompts, and feedback provides an effective tutoring alternative that can be used in low-income classroom settings to respond to some of today’s biggest challenges in education.

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Edsurge

JULY 24, 2019

Last week, the company received a grant from the National Science Foundation’s Small Business Innovation and Research program to put that idea to the test. That line of communication is a key component of this project, says Mark DeLoura, the chief technology officer of Games and Learning.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 30, 2016

CodeCombat , which offers an engaging platform for helping kids learn computer science (CS), has significantly enhanced its platform in time for back to school. We were able to see firsthand the impact on engagement and on student learning – we’re really excited to roll the new features out to all of our schools in September.”.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 16, 2018

Switching to gamified PD through a partnership with game-based learning company Alludo was a no-brainer. By using an online component of PD, Douglas and her team are able to give positive feedback immediately on each teacher’s progress in the training and issue badges and achievements. Buying Cycle. Engagement.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 10, 2018

All told, 17 federal departments (including agriculture, the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation) provided support for the developers. The gathering was also a warm-up act for a two-day Institute of Education Sciences research conference. Killer Snails' games come in board game and VR versions.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Playing games in the classroom is not a new concept. So, it’s perhaps not surprising that there are game-based edtech companies hoping to leave a mark in classrooms. But what goes into building a game-based learning startup—or any edtech startup? It’s like a bridge to a bridge to a bridge,” Krajewski said.

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Edsurge

APRIL 17, 2018

Other reports , however, have shown negligible results from educational games in medicine. Among the differing opinions and research, what Urdaneta-Hartmann struggled to find were any science education-based games that aligned with her department’s curriculum. Start small: Game-based learning doesn’t have to be digital.

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Edsurge

MARCH 13, 2019

And one collection of games borrows from interactive consoles like the Nintendo Wii to integrate physical fitness challenges with cognitive ones. Generally speaking, a loop is simply a way to provide feedback to a player. That’s called “closing the loop,” and in Neuroscape games, it’s a very rapid process.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

It is becoming more and more promising for 5G to enable improved remote learning through these innovations. Beheshti, IEEE Senior Member, Dean of the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences at New York Institute of Technology. –Lisa Cumming, Science Teacher, Olmsted Falls High School. — Babak D.

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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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Edsurge

APRIL 17, 2019

He envisioned a game-based educational platform used by teachers and students to learn about science and the environment. He had the staff, as many as 35 employees with experience in game and curriculum development. have adopted the standards while 21 states have standards based on the framework.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

Similarly, in a science class, students can collaborate on a virtual whiteboard to solve complex problems, draw diagrams, and illustrate scientific processes—promoting collaborative problem-solving skills. There are many interactive tools available that can be used to create quizzes, games, and simulations. Quizizz , or Google Forms.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

Similarly, in a science class, students can collaborate on a virtual whiteboard to solve complex problems, draw diagrams, and illustrate scientific processes—promoting collaborative problem-solving skills. There are many interactive tools available that can be used to create quizzes, games, and simulations. Quizizz , or Google Forms.

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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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Edsurge

JULY 18, 2016

For those of you that like synchronous conversation, Twitter chats can help you connect to others with similar interests as well as provide a great forum to ask questions and get feedback on ideas. If you’re looking for educators to follow, go no further than Educational Technology and Mobile Learning’s blog.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 2, 2016

This year’s cohort, whose products range from game-based learning to AI-generated flashcards, has a lot to be excited about. raised more than $9 million in a recent Series A round , and handheld wireless sensor company PocketLab is now teaming up with Google to bring the pocket-sized lab equipment to the Google Science Journal.

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