Edsurge

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Recently, we were fortunate to speak with her at length on the topic of game-based learning. Here, she comments on the history of gaming in education, its limitations and its potential—when done well—as a conduit for deep connections with learners. EdSurge: How have you seen the field of game-based learning evolve?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

One way to engage students in STEM education is with hands-on, project-based learning. Students explore practical applications of theoretical knowledge, such as designing simple machines, programming robots, or analyzing environmental data.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Interactive learning. According to a study conducted by game-based learning platform, Kahoot!, nearly two-thirds of teachers are using technology to encourage students to work in teams, and 58 percent are using it for problem-based learning.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 9, 2017

As Eli Neiburger points out in the paper “ The Deeper Game of Pokémon, or, How the World’s Biggest RPG Inadvertently Teaches 21st Century Kids Everything They Need to Know , ” entertainment games are proven to teach very complex skills and knowledge. Below are three key components to successful game-based learning: 1.

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eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2024

Gimkit: Gimkit is a game-based learning platform where teachers can create learning games or quizzes that students play in real-time. Designed to increase student engagement, Gimkit integrates features like power-ups and in-game currency that can be used to enhance the learning experience or review material.

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eSchool News

MAY 10, 2023

Gamification helps students retain acquired knowledge. In fact, applying gamification to the learning process can increase knowledge retention by up to 40 percent. Interactive touchscreens allow students to actively learn, retain their knowledge, and collaborate with others. Finally, gamification is more fun.

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eSchool News

JULY 26, 2017

classrooms and is becoming an increasingly popular choice for computers, while Apple’s iOS platform holds the lead on mobile devices, according to a new survey from game-based learning provider Kahoot! Google’s Chrome OS is spreading throughout U.S. Chrome OS accounted for 58 percent of the computer market in U.S.

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eSchool News

JUNE 7, 2023

Classroom activities, play-inspired lessons, and phenomena-based videos exemplify how curiosity drives STEM solutions while empowering students to learn by doing and seeing. The content will equip students with the right skills and knowledge to pursue STEM careers at home, in the classroom, or wherever learning takes place.

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Edsurge

JUNE 21, 2022

The best of these young coders are learning to use code creatively and developing a tangible skill set that they will use in future careers. CodeCombat AI League trailer (credit: CodeCombat) A Foundation of Game-Based Learning Founded in 2013, CodeCombat was born from a simple idea: Make learning to code engaging and accessible to all.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 24, 2024

A recent survey from EY research shows that 71 percent of employees with knowledge of artificial intelligence are concerned about it. Students learn critical skills through NXTLVL's game-based learning program. If you’re reading this, you might have AI anxiety. We can’t overlook STEM.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2018

“The pace of change will be so rapid that people will learn ‘in the moment,’ using new technologies such as augmented reality and virtual reality. The ability to gain new knowledge will be more valuable than the knowledge itself,” Dell Technologies said in a statement announcing the report. .

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Edsurge

MARCH 18, 2024

In this pursuit, the Reinvent the Classroom initiative, a collaborative effort led by Digital Promise in partnership with HP, Microsoft and Intel, serves as an exemplar for leveraging game-based learning for inclusive instructional practices.

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Edsurge

MAY 15, 2024

There is limited prior knowledge or best practices for including these new tools in instruction, especially with the challenges of limited classroom time, teacher expertise, and meeting the needs of all learners. Iterate on what works and learn from what doesn’t. Many industry certification opportunities are tied to the courses.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

. “Empirical research has shown that students in gamified classrooms tend to participate more actively in lessons, leading to improved academic performance and retention of knowledge” (Dehghanzadeh et al., After a few weeks, the game Dont Look Down was paywalled, and another game replaced it.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2023

Brooks goes through learning standards to find something that will lend itself well to building in Minecraft. They are building in Minecraft Education to demonstrate skills and knowledge, Brooks said. Using this terminology is important and helps frame a mentality focused on learning rather than playing.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2023

Brooks goes through learning standards to find something that will lend itself well to building in Minecraft. They are building in Minecraft Education to demonstrate skills and knowledge, Brooks said. Using this terminology is important and helps frame a mentality focused on learning rather than playing.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

The primary trends identified by the team were: adaptive learning, open education resources (OER), gamification and game-based learning, MOOCs, LMS and interoperability, mobile devices, and design. Perhaps Every Learner Everywhere, with their focus on adaptive learning for student success, will be able to fill that need.

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eSchool News

JULY 27, 2023

This allowed teachers to complete a module of lecture-based learning, generally a week of class, and imprint the knowledge into long-term memory via these tools. Many of the best educators use review tools like Kahoot, and Jeopardy!

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 12, 2018

A pervasive issue among K–12 districts is administrators going for the newest products without much knowledge of what problems those technologies address and whether they actually work. There are very few studies being done on the overall effectiveness of edtech interventions,” The Tech Edvocate reports.

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Edsurge

MAY 22, 2017

Below are five ways to approach competency-based learning assessment. Formative Assessments—Happening in Real Time CBE takes students on a journey to demonstrate their knowledge, helping them prepare for the world and jobs that await them. D2L's Resources for Teaching and Learning.

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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. Walter’s Travels.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2023

. — Clarence Tan To distill that “gaming” persistence and motivation and apply it to “learning” has been tricky, but Tan says he has found a way around it: Detach rewards from a user’s actual level of knowledge about a subject. But it also can’t offer boring bits of information interspersed with fun games.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

This digital ecosystem not only enhances academic knowledge but also cultivates digital literacy skills essential for the modern workforce. Enhanced data analytics for personalized insights: Data analytics tools will likely become more sophisticated, providing educators with deeper insights into student performance and learning patterns.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

And kids who, say, design their own cities using simulation games may show stronger problem-solving abilities than peers learning about cities in more traditional ways. That's a general finding in research in other fields, but it works in kind of a cool way in games.”

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2018

In addition to updating the popular game-based learning platform, Microsoft also announced partnerships with Pearson and WGBH’s Bringing the Universe to America’s Classrooms project to create new mixed, augmented and virtual reality offerings. Content Subtype. CDW Activity ID. CDW VV2 Strategy.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 12, 2018

While games focus on problem-solving abilities, he claims, most exams test for content and knowledge—things that require more memorization than problem-solving skills. “If If anyone can fundamentally change the nature of assessments in K-12, then there could be a big opportunity for game-based learning products,” White adds.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

This will inevitably result in increased comprehension and productivity in student learning. To deal with the challenges of today and tomorrow, we need to equip the next generation with the skills and knowledge necessary to adapt and overcome these challenges. Teacher knowledge is imperative to move students forward.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 5, 2016

Traditional instructional design—which emphasizes learning outcomes—is one way to support this work, but the needs of higher education increasingly call for an approach that is less structured and more adaptive. Students need tools and knowledge that allow them to navigate their future roles with agility.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 27, 2019

There were other games that were set in historical periods of time or set on other places on the planet, but you weren’t at an advantage if you had that knowledge readily in hand,” he says. The gamified history that ‘Carmen Sandiego’ does is kind of cool to grab their attention and then you can build on that knowledge.”

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Or they might grow plants in farm fields based on area models—while figuring out how to multiply fractions. Other aspects of our designs are influenced by neuroscientific knowledge about motivation and working memory.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2018

They seek opportunities and time to illustrate scientific and social concepts with a real world understanding and have students apply their knowledge and express their understanding through writing. In this process, administrators should ensure there is a balance of tools that address fact acquisition and practice and knowledge application.

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Edsurge

APRIL 16, 2018

Supplement At-Home Education with Digital Learning Digital financial education can—and does—play a role in providing students with the financial knowledge they may not receive at home. Make the Most of All Financial Education Opportunities Parents are the primary influence on their children's financial attitudes and behaviors.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

It replaces traditional puzzles and paper-pencil games with digital versions that are arguably easier to use, quicker to play, and less problematic (no lost puzzle pieces, no broken pencils — that sort), but don’t expect it to Modify or Redefine your tasks through the use of technology. Insider knowledge.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Students need to be equipped with the knowledge and skills required to navigate what’s being called “the new electricity.” Also there’s a game-based learning element to it. There’s a lot of scenario-based prompts, so it’s really playful. We talk about the platforms they’re on such as TikTok, Google.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 28, 2019

Roblox , which offers a virtual community where students can design and share games, is also a popular platform where educators host camps and guided lessons around digital citizenship concepts. Games aren’t just about regurgitating knowledge,” says Kelly Mendoza, senior director of education programs at Common Sense Media.

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Edsurge

APRIL 22, 2019

At NYSCI we have pioneered Design-Make-Play, a novel approach to learning and engagement that draws upon deeper learning research and supports the creation of learning experiences that develop critical thinking, knowledge integration, innovation and creativity skills.

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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. I would like to see the same in school.

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