eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

As a fourth-grade teacher, Ive seen how gamification can transform a regular lesson into something my students look forward to. Here are five ways to integrate gamification into your classroom, using tools like Quizizz, Gimkit, Quizlet, and Blooket. Ive seen this firsthand!

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Even before schools closed in the spring, teachers were already grappling with a crisis in student motivation. Student motivation is important because it can be directly linked to attainment. Combined with the added challenge of virtual instruction, motivating students continues to preoccupy educators.

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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.” Scratch projects are also released to everyone on Scratch for feedback, comments or “remixing,” but on CoCo, projects remain within a digital “corridor” curated by an educator.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 8, 2019

If playing games is part of our culture, even part of our identities, then it stands to reason that students can be highly motivated by game-based learning opportunities. Gamification means using game-design principles such as cooperation, competition, character development, and point scoring in a non-gaming context.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2024

The situation is made even more challenging by the lack of suitable feedback mechanisms to help teachers understand who is struggling in class and to help them quickly find the root cause of the student’s challenges. Most tools that teachers have for this purpose are lagging indicators such as tests, quizzes, and homework.

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eSchool News

MAY 16, 2024

Targeted assistance and adaptive feedback AI tutoring systems do an excellent job of delivering customizable support and feedback that align with student patterns in need. AI tutoring systems give students immediate feedback and guidance, addressing these problem areas before they become more severe.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Gamification also adds an element of fun to the learning process, making the classroom experience more enjoyable for all students. These platforms provide a non-threatening environment for exploration and mastery, and students receive immediate feedback and support.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 21, 2025

These electives provide students with opportunities to explore interests and develop a well-rounded skill set, fostering engagement and motivation. Nice-to-have: Gamification While digital course gestures such as gamification and bright colors can catch your eye and make you want to press the purchase button, remember your goal.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Some of the advantages can be: Enhanced Learning: There are many educational technologies available including online courses, simulations, virtual reality, and gamification. It also allows opportunities to increase constructive feedback to students and teachers to modify and adapt different teaching strategies for students.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Gamification, interactive exercises, and multimedia resources can capture students’ attention and keep them motivated to practice literacy skills. When students experience success and progress in their literacy skills through education technology, it can boost their confidence and motivation.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 5, 2020

As a result, teachers are able to quickly assess writing proficiency and provide students with specific and personalized feedback. educators in light of the pandemic, including the scale of disruption; the rapid move to online teaching; the need for teacher support; mass learning loss; and a decrease in student motivation.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2015

. “This year’s theme, ‘Lossless Learning,’ encouraged educators to find new ways to connect technology to the face-to-face classroom, to improve learning and enhance the critical feedback loop.” Next page: Winning teachers and innovative projects.

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Edsurge

MAY 10, 2021

Games can be particularly effective for engaging learners, promoting active participation and motivating students, both in and outside of the classroom. Games can be particularly effective for engaging learners, promoting active participation and motivating students, both in and outside of the classroom.

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eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2025

Real-time assessment tools Digital assessment tools give teachers immediate feedback about student comprehension, enabling quick adjustments to lesson plans and teaching strategies. Students track progress, share resources, and receive feedback in a single, accessible space that captures their complete learning experience.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

This can help motivate learners to complete assignments, better focus on tasks and avoid procrastinating. Gamification Offers an Alternative Approach to Learning. Many students have grown up playing video games that involve tasks, levels, challenges and immediate feedback , so this is a natural way to engage them.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Gamification is another method gaining traction. By incorporating game-like elements such as point systems, leaderboards, and challenges into lesson plans, teachers can motivate students and make learning more interactive. Schools can also adopt learning management systems to centralize course materials, assignments, and feedback.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 14, 2023

A classroom where healthy competition motivates students to study and collaborate. A classroom where instant feedback and adaptive difficulty foster rapid growth and retention. Instant Feedback AI-powered quizzes provide immediate feedback to students after each question.

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Edsurge

JULY 24, 2018

The article focused on how clickers could help boost engagement and gamification in the classroom. Now, a decade later, I see the same clicker-like trend: tools like Kahoot, Quizlet, Quizizz and Plickers are wildly popular due to the increased student engagement and motivation they can provide.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Additionally, AI can shorten the feedback loop on student work, allowing students to quickly identify any misunderstandings they may have. Immediate feedback also helps students develop self-efficacy. This customized approach helps all students practice and learn new concepts in a way that works for them.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Gamification is another powerful tool for engagement. Educational games and apps introduce an element of competition and reward, motivating students to complete tasks, progress through levels, and improve their performance. By turning lessons into interactive challenges, students stay motivated to learn and improve.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 26, 2023

And let’s not forget about gamification! This is where game-based learning can motivate and engage students while providing them with immediate feedback. Thus, while augmented reality can transport students to new and exciting learning environments.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Instructors play pivotal roles, guiding students through complex concepts, providing immediate feedback, and igniting intellectual curiosity. One of the key advantages of classroom learning is the immediate feedback loop it offers.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Games and gamification are not new to education. Ideally, educators want students to discover the joy of learning and be motivated by intrinsic rewards. Ideally, educators want students to discover the joy of learning and be motivated by intrinsic rewards. What type of feedback have you received?

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Edsurge

APRIL 8, 2019

Gamification—adding game-like elements to non-game contexts—can be an ideal way to teach keyboarding skills. Many educators tout increased student motivation and engagement, as well as improved behavior, in gamified learning environments. As an added bonus, children develop manual dexterity while learning to manipulate a new tool.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2018

Good video games are incredibly effective at capturing our attention, converting extrinsic rewards into intrinsic motivation, and creating meaningful experiences. They play for a sense of challenge (competency), social interaction, consistent feedback and more. You may gasp, but gaming is a multi-billion-dollar industry for a reason.

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Scholarly Teacher

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Keywords: Gamification, Immersion, Faculty Development Introduction The way we live and work has changed dramatically since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gamification is one strategy that can be used to engage learners. We have re-evaluated priorities and found ways to be more efficient in our everyday lives.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 8, 2025

AI comes in various forms from generative AI to gamification to chatbots to adaptive learning platforms amidst other formats. Furthermore, a second way to further improve engagement is through the development of AI developed feedback for formative assessments (Perry 2023, 78). Huang et al. 2023, 396). Huang, Anna Y.Q., 2022.104684.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Smart K-12 platforms use algorithms to analyze student performance and provide real-time feedback, allowing educators to tailor their teaching strategies and interventions accordingly. Gamification elements are also employed to make learning more enjoyable and to incentivize student participation.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Teachers use document cameras for live demonstrations, clickers for instant feedback, and 3D printers for hands-on projects. Gamification: Incorporate gamified elements into lessons to make learning enjoyable, fostering intrinsic motivation and a sense of accomplishment.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 18, 2021

Gamification. Thanks to gamification, educators can turn learning into a more engaging and fun process. Herewith, programming is one of the demonstrative fields where gamification is extremely effective. His main mission is to make the classroom innovative and students motivated. DDI_Development. edtechtrends.

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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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Faculty Focus

APRIL 8, 2025

AI comes in various forms from generative AI to gamification to chatbots to adaptive learning platforms amidst other formats. Furthermore, a second way to further improve engagement is through the development of AI developed feedback for formative assessments (Perry 2023, 78). Huang et al. 2023, 396). Huang, Anna Y.Q., 2022.104684.

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Edsurge

JULY 2, 2018

They create learning environments where children crave “tablet time” and engender a superficial motivation grounded in the number of points earned or levels achieved. Many of these programs are designed using gamification techniques. Image Credit: Paul France What’s more, when technology gets involved, things can get even worse.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Online platforms and learning management systems are other examples of technologies that improve student learning and enable teachers to share resources, assignments, and feedback seamlessly. Learning management systems (LMS), such as Google Classroom or Moodle, facilitate streamlined communication, assignment distribution, and feedback.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

I’m a big believer in the gamification of education; Prodigy makes that work brilliantly for math. My students are motivated to practice their math skills in a fun and interactive way both at school and at home. Now that I’ve reviewed it, I can’t believe I hadn’t heard of it before.

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Edsurge

JULY 12, 2017

Empower Students to Make Meaningful Change: During a “Shark Tank” unit, Solarsh asked students to consider real-world issues they wanted to solve and design and present a solution for feedback. I want to go deeper but the bell just rang.’ That’s what we want,” Moore says.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Oppositely, small classrooms allow for more intimate interactions, personalized feedback, and flexible teaching methods (Wang & Calvano, 2022). Regular feedback loops, like short quizzes or reflective journals, can also help instructors gauge understanding and adapt their teaching as needed.

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