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5 reasons why game design is the best way to teach STEAM skills

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That’s where game-based learning comes in. Meanwhile, video games are already one of the most familiar and compelling forms of media for students–so why not use them as a learning platform? When done right, it can radically change how students learn and retain essential skills. That fuels teamwork.

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Coding, Creativity and the New Digital Fluency

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The Creativity Challenge in Computer Science Education Creativity often declines as students progress through school. Developed by Urban Arts in collaboration with Minecraft Education , the program offers middle school teachers professional development, ongoing coaching and a 72-session curriculum built around game-based instruction.

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What We Learn from the Edtech Games the Government Plays

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Some 120 games, created by 80 game developers who have received support for their work from the federal government, were on hand to show off their latest creations. And by the looks on the faces of many of the 475 school kids who showed up to try out the games and learn about what it takes to make them, the free show was a hit.

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How Game-Based Learning Develops Real-World Skills

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Remember that heavy feeling you sometimes got as a kid heading into yet another school day? Middle school Guidance Counselor Rachelle Vallon remembers the feeling, too. But she doesn't want that to be how kids experience school going forward. A big part of the school structure is supporting students.

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?How Game-Based Learning Encourages Growth Mindset

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What’s more, game-based learning (GBL) can address some of the most common roadblocks encountered by math teachers and students alike. Games welcome players of all ability levels in the same environment. At New Mexico’s Farmington Heights Middle School , teachers use game-based learning to personalize instruction.

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New Research Proves Game-Based Learning Works—Here's Why That Matters

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A great deal of initial research exists about blended learning techniques such as game-based learning, but adoption has stalled because of a lack of scalable, practical techniques that have also proven effective. Without proof of success, many school districts have opted not to adopt new technologies.

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How to Roll Out Game-Based Learning—and Boost Engagement—in Your Classroom

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History in Baltimore City Public Schools, I was always looking for new ways to engage my students. When Vadim Polikov—my childhood friend and a successful entrepreneur—approached me with a game-based learning business idea in the summer of 2015, I jumped at the idea. . The Hero of Middle School.