Edsurge

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

I have to do a lot of the same strategic thinking that I enjoyed doing in that game.” He also ponders whether games can both teach and measure 21st-century skills, considers the barriers to a broader use of GBL in schools and discusses the not-so-mysterious motivational power of Pokemon. It’s usually, “This game is hard.

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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. and Prodigy to gamify her instruction and motivate students.

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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

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

One teacher shares her favorite games for chemistry, biology, and more, plus resources to help teachers. Motivating students and keeping students actively engaged in lessons is becoming frequently more challenging for even the most creative teachers. Perhaps the best strategy is to embrace the technology and harness it for learning.

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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. Educators have long used games to promote learning and deepen student understanding of subject matter. Arpit Jain This was the impetus for SplashLearn.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2023

The past few years have seen a significant transformation for education and edtech, and 2023 will continue to bring new ideas and emerging technologies. This year, schools are placing a focus on supporting students’ individual needs and recovering pandemic learning loss.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2024

The education industry has witnessed a rapid evolution in recent years , marked by new ideas and emerging technologies. In 2024, this momentum will continue, bringing forth new edtech, innovative teaching approaches, and inspiring learning spaces.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 5, 2022

If you can embed skill development within a genuinely motivating social set of rewards, learning is deeper and more enduring. Recently, we were fortunate to speak with her at length on the topic of game-based learning. EdSurge: How have you seen the field of game-based learning evolve?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 26, 2024

The education industry has witnessed a rapid evolution in recent years , marked by new ideas and emerging technologies. In 2024, this momentum will continue, bringing forth new edtech, innovative teaching approaches, and inspiring learning spaces. Join eSchool News for the 12 Days of Edtech with 2024s most-read and most-loved stories.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 29, 2023

The past few years have seen a significant transformation for education and edtech, and 2023 will continue to bring new ideas and emerging technologies. This year, schools are placing a focus on supporting students’ individual needs and recovering pandemic learning loss.

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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. What is the definition of educational technology?

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Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2024

Their excitement is evident as they face challenges and earn rewards, turning traditional learning into an adventure. Game-based learning not only motivates students through elements like challenges, rewards and narratives but also fosters critical skills such as problem-solving, strategic thinking and collaboration.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 11, 2016

In fact, we should use this technology to our advantage and add more ways that teachers and parents can work together face-to-face in helping every student succeed. Give parents resources that will help them support the process of learning and motivation. Absolutely not! Offer training or resource sessions.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 26, 2015

The space created needed to be versatile and functional for experiential learning across a broad spectrum of approaches: role-play, making and building, digital simulations, games, mobile apps, ideation and collaborative exploration. The idea that a school’s function is one of purely academic development should be retired entirely.

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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. Playful learning and games can inherently motivate and engage students.

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Edsurge

MAY 19, 2022

A version of this article first appeared at the Medium site of the Stanford GSE Office of Innovation and Technology. And the technology may help address an age-old challenge in any classroom: motivation. And the technology may help address an age-old challenge in any classroom: motivation.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) started collaborating on game-based learning (GBL) in developmental math and writing instruction in the mid-2000s, they had no idea what they were setting in motion. The CGN also has hosted three increasingly well-attended conferences, called the CUNY Games Festival.

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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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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

K-12 technology innovation is not just about subject-specific content but also about developing digital literacy skills. Students must be proficient in navigating digital tools, critically evaluating online information, and using technology responsibly. What are the educational technology trends in 2024?

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Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2024

Innovative STEM programming requires a willingness to adopt emerging tools and technologies, as well as methodologies like project-based learning. We saw an opportunity to use Minecraft Education as a project-based learning tool in computer science, which is how Level Up Los Angeles was born.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 26, 2023

Technology advances and education evolves at an unprecedented pace. Educational trends have been changing towards personalized learning approaches. We’ve thus seen a fundamental shift in how high school students learn within the classroom setting. Thank goodness for technology! Read more for more benefits.

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Edsurge

MARCH 13, 2019

On the homepage of the health technology company Akili Interactive , there sits an intriguing line of copy: “Time to Play Your Medicine.” Gazzaley, a neurologist and neuroscientist by training, was originally searching for experimental treatments to improve brain function using digital technology.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Carnegie Learning has particularly deep collaborations, as a partner with three of the seven teams – Carnegie Mellon University on the LEVI Plus grant, and the University of Colorado Boulder/Saga, who are using Carnegie Learning’s award-winning MATHia as part of their intensive tutoring. About Carnegie Learning, Inc.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

As a society ever more reliant on technology and STEM-based careers, we must shatter the myth that math skill is inborn and reinforce that it is the result of intention and practice. And artificial intelligence, coding and other technologies will increasingly require mathematical sophistication. Engage Intrinsic Motivation.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

The seeds of innovation are planted at a young age, and technological advances now provide learners of all ages the opportunity to be creators, builders, designers, producers and makers. in Educational Innovation, Technology & Entrepreneurship (MEITE). Innovations in Games-Based Learning video series.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 28, 2019

I’ve always felt that the most powerful justification of learning through play is intrinsic motivation. Games can help internalize motivation, building student perseverance and grit. Games provide challenges and intrinsic motivation. That same student may give up in class after one half-hearted try.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Ideally, educators want students to discover the joy of learning and be motivated by intrinsic rewards. This is the mission of Michael Kasumovic and Arludo who are bringing gaming to the natural sciences. Ideally, educators want students to discover the joy of learning and be motivated by intrinsic rewards.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2018

With the advent of each new technology—like AI, automation, VR/AR, and nanotechnology—comes economic shifts that demand different skills from employees and creates new challenges for both employers and educators. You may gasp, but gaming is a multi-billion-dollar industry for a reason. Games fulfill different core psychological needs.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

There’s another reason why games can be so good at teaching certain soft skills, such as resilience, problem solving and collaboration: They put us in a state of play. How games are designed can also play a big role in whether we learn, or even keep playing.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2018

From IBM’s test scoring machines in the 1930s to the Speak & Spells of the 70s, innovators and educators have been trying to improve education with technology for decades. But these efforts have fallen short of meaningfully transforming learning. It’s no wonder that only 58% of teachers are comfortable using technology in class.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Both women are committed to making education more equitable and technology fields more diverse, especially in the face of a pandemic that has disproportionately affected the populations they seek to elevate. And we use asset-based approaches versus deficit-oriented teaching methods. That’s a huge motivation.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Many silver linings emerged and digital learning cemented itself as a “must have” in schools. Equity remained front and center, too, raising issues of inequitable technology access, along with racial and socioeconomic disparities and discrimination. — Babak D. –Jason Carroll, Chief Product Officer, Texthelp.

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Edsurge

APRIL 22, 2019

That’s where the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI), an interactive science learning center for students and families, comes in. We have the privilege of enabling children to learn about their world through playful approaches to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

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Edsurge

JANUARY 10, 2020

Like the major league sports franchises buying and building esports teams , colleges are undoubtedly interested in the big money that’s flowing through the video game industry. Two years ago, representatives asked college technology leaders to help them find a dedicated space to gather.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Though these are game-based learning, there’s no plot as you might find simulated games. Each app includes personalized learning, an enhanced review mode, and additional challenges to keep students motivated. I like the motivational push it provides to keep students going.

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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. How has this community evolved over time?

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Edsurge

MAY 21, 2020

I’ve been lucky to have investors who constantly keep me motivated through the ups and downs, give me new ideas, look at new market opportunities and figure out how to grow the business in general. They're going to keep their games and look for ways to keep getting better. The barriers to entry are being lowered as technology improves.

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