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OCTOBER 25, 2022

Can you share some of the obstacles you’ve faced promoting game-based learning? Shapiro: Years ago, while working in a charter school in New York City focused on using technology in the classroom, I met Katie Salen Tekinba?. She was opening a public school in the city, modeled on game-based learning.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Oregon Trail has an extraordinary origin story , illuminating many of the crucial elements that make games engaging and powerful for learning. Given its exceptional start within a favorable early ecosystem, one might expect hundreds—even thousands—of compelling games for learning on the market today.

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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. But for SplashLearn CEO Arpit Jain, it is important to make a distinction between gamification and game-based learning (GBL).

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Interactive simulations and virtual field trips bring students face-to-face with historical landmarks, famous works of art, and locations that are not accessible to the general public. These K-12 technology trends help enhance students’ engagement and conceptual understanding.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

As more districts use technology tools to deliver education in new ways, it will remain critically important to ensure that education taking place outside of classroom walls remains safe and secure. –Carol DeFuria, President & CEO, VHS Learning. With COVID-19 we learned lessons that will carry over into 2022.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

However, that is the beauty of this game for language learners. The lack of in-game language creates opportunities for players to generate their own. This resulted in several of my students engaging in lengthy and demanding composition tasks. Minecraft is a great tool to encourage production and creation.

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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. Among educational technology examples for students is Kahoot!,

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