Edsurge

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Yet even though the school is zoned for a wealthy area of Manhattan, where achievement is highly prized, standardized test scores were nothing special. Quest students learned skills like problem solving at a much faster rate than students in college. Part of that success may be attributable to the way games are designed—e.g.,

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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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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2018

A good first step would be to test SEL functions through digital tools such as game-based learning and wearable devices. Google Classroom also gives teachers the ability to provide timely feedback, which improves the quality of student work. That shouldn’t stop IT administrators and educators from trying.

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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. This prototype will function less as a fully functional marketplace, and more as a test to see how teachers use the platform.

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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. That’s the idea behind the national K-12 Game-a-thon, which invites students to let their imaginations and problem solving run wild as they design, build and share their own math games.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 26, 2023

Students tend to perform better on assessments and standardized tests. Thus, while augmented reality can transport students to new and exciting learning environments. This is where game-based learning can motivate and engage students while providing them with immediate feedback. Improved Performance.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2018

From IBM’s test scoring machines in the 1930s to the Speak & Spells of the 70s, innovators and educators have been trying to improve education with technology for decades. But these efforts have fallen short of meaningfully transforming learning. At the end of the day, edtech can feel like one more thing on a teacher’s plate.

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Edsurge

MARCH 13, 2019

They’re also researching how video games can improve aging minds and even whether brain stimulation via electrical currents can boost cognitive abilities. But games make up the lion’s share of the team’s work. Since its founding in 2005, the lab has tested a variety of games.

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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

Now, Urdaneta-Hartmann is the in the process of designing curriculum for faculty and instructors to test out the game next fall with students. Start small: Game-based learning doesn’t have to be digital. Collaborate: Leverage the talent, expertise and funding opportunities around you.

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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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eSchool News

AUGUST 30, 2016

According to CodeCombat co-founder Nick Winter, all of these new features were tested extensively in summer coding camps that the company ran for disadvantaged youth in San Francisco in July and August. Girls in CodeCombat classrooms even learn seven percent faster than boys.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Too often we find ourselves repeating the same old feedback: “This is the grade. And it lacks the enthusiasm—as well as the desire to help kids own and engage in their learning—that defines us as innovative educators. Conferences are not for reporting test scores. This is how they act in class. It becomes a monotonous process.

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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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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.

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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.

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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

APRIL 17, 2019

The district agreed to provide infrastructure, feedback, and pay $15,000 for professional development for up to 40 teachers. He concluded, “I look forward to observing the increasing excitement for science throughout the testing and research process and beyond.” Signs looked good at this point.

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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. CEO Suz Somersall says the vision is to someday make a “virtual Etsy” where guests learn, make and sell their own designs. FlashGrade generally charges between 5 to 25 cents per test.

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