Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Isaacs’ unusual class structure comes courtesy of Classcraft , a company based in New York and Sherbrooke, Quebec, that helps educators teach teamwork, good behavior and their regular classroom lessons through the guise of a school-yearlong fantasy game. Helping Classcraft on its own adventure to reach more schools is a $7.5

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Edsurge

JANUARY 28, 2019

It’s even more baffling when you acknowledge that throughout history, renowned philosophers and educators—including Plato , Comenius , Locke , Rousseau, Froebel , Piaget, and Papert —have lauded the power of play in teaching, especially for young learners.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

We caught up with Gee to learn about what games he’s currently playing, what he’s learning, why he doesn’t trust people who don’t finish games, and how it feels to be one of the most respected voices in the game-based learning community at the ripe age of 68. How has the world of gaming changed?

Teaching 120

Teaching Game-Based Learning Intelligence Failure 120

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

In fact, research shows that 80 percent of esports teams are comprised of students who have never before participated in extracurricular activities. Much like participation in an athletic team, esports players learn how to work together as an effective team by communicating and collaborating with each other.

Hybrid Learning 297

Hybrid Learning Communication Accessibility Language 297

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

For example, in a history course, students can form groups to research and present on different historical events or periods. These tools often offer features like timed quizzes, leaderboards, and instant feedback, creating a gamified experience that motivates students to actively participate and strive for improvement.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

For example, in a history course, students can form groups to research and present on different historical events or periods. These tools often offer features like timed quizzes, leaderboards, and instant feedback, creating a gamified experience that motivates students to actively participate and strive for improvement.

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Active Learning Achievement Activities Quizzes 96

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

It also supports collaborative learning, as students can work on group projects within shared documents, participate in discussion threads, and ask questions directly within the class stream. Together, these technologies are reshaping the education landscape, offering new ways to teach and learn. What is an example of edtech?

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Educational Technologies Technology Education Quizzes 130

Edsurge

JULY 18, 2016

For educator-parents, these weeks are perfect opportunities to participate in our own summer learning adventures. Personalized Learning Through Gaming. Learn how personalized learning through purposeful gaming can help you engage your students and increase their motivation to learn.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 2, 2016

At the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, eight hopeful startups took the stage to show off their ideas and the progress they’ve made under the wings of one of Silicon Valley’s originals. This year’s cohort, whose products range from game-based learning to AI-generated flashcards, has a lot to be excited about.

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