Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2019

His tech of choice: video games—specifically narrative-based digital games that engage students by engrossing them in a story. His guiding belief is that “modern video games have the potential to be taught as humanely and deeply as any traditional text.”

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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. “Games are among childrens favorite activities, especially for primary school students. It allows you to create or search pre-made question sets and host a variety of games that students can join.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 12, 2018

“This means that administrators can’t see what has produced better learning outcomes for students as a result of their purchases.”. A recent survey found hidden costs from implementing ineffective technology solutions can be as high as $220 per student. . High-Outcome Schools Focus on Collaboration and Games.

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Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2024

At the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) , one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the United States, we constantly plan new educational programs, prioritizing equitable access and ensuring students graduate prepared for success in college, career and life.

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Edsurge

APRIL 18, 2022

As we navigate the roadmap drawn by COVID-19, we know there will continue to be accelerated digital transformation and rapid innovation of education intended to positively impact student outcomes in 2022. Educators, students and caregivers are all making use of edtech to address the long-term impacts of the pandemic.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

But building World of Warcraft or a similar blockbuster game requires massive production teams and millions of dollars. For higher education, with smaller potential audiences and student outcomes at stake, companies are debating whether return on investment is there for game-based learning experiences.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2023

“These kids had spent all their free time at the retreat talking about online shooting-based video games,” says Manuj Dhariwal, laughing. Not an ideal conversation right after sessions on mindfulness, but the husband-and-wife researcher duo did take away two key lessons from the students’ candor. Quizizz is embodying this shift.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Instead of learning from a combination of books, lectures and software, as students do at most schools, the primary mode of instruction for kids attending Quest to Learn is games. But make no mistake: game design is very important for learning. But make no mistake: game design is very important for learning.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Even before the more recent growth of the edtech industry, educators have routinely created games and interactive challenges in order to get students engaged with subjects ranging from math and logic to history and reading. Ideally, educators want students to discover the joy of learning and be motivated by intrinsic rewards.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 5, 2016

What’s more, curricula are growing more complex and variable, employers are broadening their expectations, and students are required to engage intelligently with challenging issues such as social justice and human rights. Students need tools and knowledge that allow them to navigate their future roles with agility.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The integration of digital tools such as interactive software, cloud-based platforms, and adaptive learning systems has shifted traditional educational models towards more personalized, flexible, and engaging learning experiences. A key aspect of education technology is its capacity to support personalized learning.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 4, 2016

Students in Art Goldberg’s English composition classes at Miami-Dade College and Broward College have a different experience than their peers in most introductory college writing courses. Are digital games viable tools for creating effective online teaching and learning environments in higher education, and, if so, is anyone using them?

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eSchool News

AUGUST 3, 2021

The utility of game-based learning in education has been known for a long time, but what is beginning to emerge is an understanding of how esports are having an impact in education. In addition to promoting social and emotional learning, esports encourages important STEM outcomes for students.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The utility of game-based learning in education has been known for a long time, but what is beginning to emerge is an understanding of how esports are having an impact in education. In addition to promoting social and emotional learning, esports encourages important STEM outcomes for students.

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