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5 ways educational games improve learning, according to teachers

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When teachers used digital educational games in the classroom, students raised test scores by more than half a letter grade in only three weeks, according to a study from researchers at Vanderbilt University and partners at Legends of Learning , a research-driven educational game platform.

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SMART Technologies Launches AI Assist in Lumio to Save Teachers Time

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This new offering integrates AI Assist, an advanced tool designed to save teachers time and elevate student engagement through AI-generated quiz-based activities and assessments. ” “As a former teacher, I know firsthand how time-consuming it can be to develop engaging, high-quality assessments.

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5 ways to integrate gamification into your classroom

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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: Turn assessments into fun competitions Quizizz is my top choice for a gamification platform.

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5 educators share their ISTE experiences

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The keynotes, presenters, vendors, and attendees of #ISTE18 dialed in hard with a connected line of perspective, practical strategies, and game-changing edtech tools to push all students full STEAM ahead into the new school year. That said, we also know that how each student learns is unique to each individual student. All means all.

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8 maker tools to inspire next-gen innovation and design

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All of the challenges are aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards, and the kit includes a 120-page teacher’s guide. Teachers are extremely busy, and they have the hardest job in the world,” Bdeir said. My students’ vocabulary is changing,” one teacher said. They’re using words like ‘prototype.’

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?Updates, Upgrades and Overheard: What Was Unveiled at ISTE 2017

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The annual event brings together thousands of teachers all trying to find the latest news, gadgets and education tips (or in this year’s case, to hear a few words from podcast superstar Jad Abumrad ). Upgrades also include Smarty Ants Español, a program designed to help K-2 Spanish-speaking students learn how to read in Spanish.