Game-Based Learning Motivation Student Engagement 
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
When teachers turn a lesson or tough-to-teach concept into a motivational gamed or use a fun competition to teach new concepts, students become immersed in their learning and are often more engaged–meaning they’re more likely to retain information. Learn more about her instructional strategies.
Edsurge
MAY 9, 2023
Gamified elements like points, coins, badges or topping a leaderboard are like “jolts of caffeine,” claims Manuj Dhariwal, which can take focus away from real learning, or creating projects online. Competing [in a game] doesn’t work as motivation for every student. The idea is to keep learners motivated in a class.
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eSchool News
JANUARY 24, 2025
ReadWorks is free and provides all its resources free of charge and has both printed and digital versions of the material available to teachers and students (Education Technology Nonprofit, 2021). When students are given a visual representation of their progress, their engagement and motivation increases.
eSchool News
JANUARY 6, 2025
Educators need creative and authentic ways to engage students in reading without it seeming forced or gimmicky. Educators can apply the same principle to improving literacy outcomes through gamified learning in schools. Theyre encouraged to embrace mistakes, stay motivated, and deepen their understanding of the material.
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. Educators have long used games to promote learning and deepen student understanding of subject matter.
Edsurge
DECEMBER 5, 2022
She’s been sharing her observations with EdSurge readers for nearly a decade now, reflecting on young people’s interest-driven and playful engagements as they relate to education. If you can embed skill development within a genuinely motivating social set of rewards, learning is deeper and more enduring.
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. Quizizz allows for both live games and homework assignments, so students can practice at their own pace.
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