eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Revenue for game-based learning and education is projected to reach more than $24 billion by 2024, according to a new market forecast. Metaari’s 2019-2024 Global Game-based Learning Market study , released by Serious Play Conference, notes that growth in AI game-based learning also is expected to skyrocket, analysts say.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

And that desire for change drew Vallon to Quest to Learn , a public 6-12 school in New York City focused on game-based learning. There are so many amazing ways to use games, game-like experiences and the design process to engage students. "I We're focused on those game-learning principles.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Can you share some of the obstacles you’ve faced promoting game-based learning? She was opening a public school in the city, modeled on game-based learning. I didn't have any background in games and learning, but I did have a background in curriculum design, school design and educational technology.

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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. “Now I run a 40-person ‘empire’ at Filament.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 30, 2020

It’s called Game Based Learning (GBL). It simply means teachers include games in their lesson plans to teach curricular concepts. By using the games kids already love–want to play–GBL has an opportunity to turn students into lifelong learners who enjoy learning. More on Game-based Learning.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Both have found immense global popularity among pre-teens and teens and a large following among educators willing to introduce these games during class time. This has raised the question of whether the gap in quality and popularity between entertainment games and impact games can be closed. Where do they plug in?

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Edsurge

APRIL 3, 2017

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. . Many of the teachers described the games as “transformative.”. This spring we are launching 900 middle school science games on our content platform.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

There are a number of ways to make math more collaborative and fun, including shifting the emphasis from procedures to discourse, embracing game-based learning, and using data to continually adapt tools to students’ needs. Engaging students in discourse through an inquiry-based approach is a process.

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eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2024

But as reporters peppered them with questions on Monday, they felt the pressure ratchet up. Related: Prioritizing inclusivity in game-based learning How to weave video game principles into the classroom For more news on game-based learning, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub

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eSchool News

JULY 4, 2022

My question: Why haven’t we started this conversation sooner? In one year, I shifted from being an educator who didn’t value an expanded role of video games in schools to a teacher developing an elementary esports curriculum, running multiple esports summer camps, and developing an elementary esports after school club.

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eSchool News

JUNE 20, 2024

Key points: Gamifying learning often leads to deeper student engagement and understanding 4 ways to encourage play in education Prioritizing inclusivity in game-based learning For more news on gamification, visit eSN’s Digital Learning hub On October 1st, the announcement rings out: “It’s time to master those multiplication facts, everyone!”

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Game-based learning programs like CodeMonkey, which focus on coding for kids , are usually their first experience with coding that introduces the problem-based learning mindset. We do the first couple levels together so I can model problem-solving questions I would ask myself.

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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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eSchool News

APRIL 17, 2025

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. Designing effective quizzes takes timeespecially when crafting well-balanced multiple-choice questions with plausible wrong answers to encourage critical thinking.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

It allows you to create or search pre-made question sets and host a variety of games that students can join. Students answer multiple-choice questions on their devices while seeing fun memes, leaderboards, and progress bars. Other question types include fill-in-the-blank, true or false, drag-and-drop, and matching.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Game-based learning programs like CodeMonkey are usually their first experience with coding that introduces the problem-based learning mindset. We do the first couple levels together so I can model problem-solving questions I would ask myself. In this case I model out loud so they hear my thinking.

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eSchool News

APRIL 7, 2017

This story, which seemed a bit counter-intuitive for us to write (being a tech-cheerleading publication in nature), has held the top spot by a massive margin for almost three years now; which had the editors considering the question, “Are there technologies that should simply be avoided in the classroom?”.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 26, 2015

So the question becomes: What kinds of spaces naturally lend themselves to drawing out, rather than pushing in? These are the questions of an educational space designer. A few years ago, I found myself designing learning spaces for new school models of learning. How does one draw out what is within?

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Edsurge

AUGUST 9, 2019

After using the narrative-based digital game each week as their read aloud, instruction followed a similar format to traditional text read alouds. The class engaged in group discussions, reading response questions, and Kahoot quizzes to gauge comprehension. No student chose traditional novels or read alouds as their favorite.

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eSchool News

MAY 6, 2016

The explosion in teacher interest and usage of videos and game-based learning could be a harbinger of a new awakening for digital learning.”. Nearly 70 percent of teachers told us they are reluctant to assign homework that requires Internet access because they are worried about this ‘gap.’”.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 29, 2022

My question: Why haven’t we started this conversation sooner? In one year, I shifted from being an educator who didn’t value an expanded role of video games in schools to a teacher developing an elementary esports curriculum, running multiple esports summer camps, and developing an elementary esports after school club.

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eSchool News

JULY 11, 2018

The panel of presenters challenged everyone to ask themselves two important questions whenever designing instruction and learning opportunities for all students: “Is it Accessible?” Kahoot : A game-based learning platform used to administer study review, quizzes, discussions, or surveys. and “Is it Awesome?”.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2023

And rather than earning points based on the number of subject-matter questions they answer correctly, they advance based on their performance at other gameplay tasks. Earlier, only a third of students playing a game would re-attempt a question they got wrong. In a game, you are 100 percent OK with failing.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

For higher education, with smaller potential audiences and student outcomes at stake, companies are debating whether return on investment is there for game-based learning experiences. Such a huge investment on multiple fronts begs the question regarding ROI. “We Currently the ARTé: Macenas game sells to students for $19.95

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Another difficulty in designing educational games is the need for students to complete cognitive processes like reading and answering questions instead of virtual activities like killing an orc. Reading and answering a question is not usually as engaging as learning how to defeat an enemy.

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eSchool News

JULY 26, 2023

Teachers create kits with questions for their students. There are multiple ways to play with those questions. There are 2D modes, where the students have characters called gims, and they play collaborative games such as Tag or Capture the Flag. There are also non collaborative games like Farm Chain and Fishtopia.

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Edsurge

MAY 6, 2021

The publicly traded, game-based learning company announced Thursday that it was acquiring Clever, a digital learning platform used widely among K-12 schools in the U.S. The biggest question coming out of this deal, says Hill, is whether Kahoot will leave Clever’s business model as is—namely, free for schools. “If

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2024

Allow them to “mess about” with the materials in an unstructured way and write down any stray thoughts or questions that might come to mind. Curiosity hour: Before engaging in an investigation, set up several stations where students can experiment, explore, and engage in open-ended play.

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Edsurge

JUNE 26, 2019

“So parents and learners—their children—who are having conversations about, ‘It’s time to take the ACT’ … can ask questions” right from where the conversation is taking place. Through the skill, families can explore those questions together, Polyak says. Alexa, why should I take the ACT? Alexa, how much does it cost to take the ACT?

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eSchool News

MAY 10, 2023

Or they might find it challenging to compete against fellow students to become the first to finish a task or answer a question correctly via touchscreen. The Benefits of MDM Solutions for Gamified Learning in Schools When using touchscreen devices in schools, it pays to have companion MDM solutions to manage, maintain, and secure them.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 24, 2024

Critical Skills in the Age of AI Which skills is the natural next question. Students learn critical skills through NXTLVL's game-based learning program. These competencies have been valuable in the past, are essential in the present and will be crucial for thriving in the future.

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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.

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Edsurge

MAY 16, 2017

It’s one thing when master teachers successfully implement learning games in a carefully controlled research study. But engaging students through game-based learning (GBL) means little unless the games are easy to implement and effective where they matter most—in the classroom.

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eSchool News

MARCH 14, 2016

GameSalad for Education , the platform’s school edition, is a useful tool for teaching the concepts of game development, introducing students to programming fundamentals, and fostering creativity in the classroom, the company says. Nova Labs is a free digital platform that engages teens in games that foster scientific inquiry.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Challenge encourages game-based learning to help kids learn to have fun with math. If they build it, they will learn from it. That’s the idea behind the national K-12 Game-a-thon, which invites students to let their imaginations and problem solving run wild as they design, build and share their own math games.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 3, 2016

One particular game-based learning edtech consultant describes Bennett as "an advisor with little to no practical experience". Any school technology purchaser will agree that there are thousands of options when it comes to learning tools out there. But therein lies a challenge and many more questions. Did he just?!

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Across the gaming industry, educational titles have been panned for lacking visual polish, user-friendly mechanics and overall design. Many games resemble animated flashcards with points. Amplify’s game division, which Leites started in 2011, sought to buck the trend. Here are our early impressions of the game from last year.)

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