Edsurge

MAY 9, 2023

Competing [in a game] doesn’t work as motivation for every student. No one wants to be at the bottom of a leaderboard,” says Deepak Cheenath, co-founder of Quizizz, a classroom tool that lets teachers create pop quizzes and games. But it also can’t offer boring bits of information interspersed with fun games.

Gamification 205

Gamification Motivation Game-Based Learning Math 205

Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2018

Edtech initiatives that reduce teachers to the role of facilitator often overlook the important role the teacher plays in activating rich learning experiences for students. When businesses and innovators try to replace teachers with an algorithm or device, they pass up opportunities for extraordinary teaching and learning.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 28, 2019

But “games are different now,” he acknowledges. They are social objects and communities, and helping kids navigate those communities successfully is a big part of what digital citizenship skills can support.” There are also organizations that leverage existing commercial games into teachable digital moments.

Teaching 159

Teaching Quizzes Communication Ethics 159

Edsurge

MAY 21, 2020

As the world has come to accept that being a professional competitive gamer is a legitimate career path and an achievable goal for anyone, young gamers are starting to hone their skills in high school and college with ProGuides helping them along the way. Then we add questions and little quizzes afterwards.

Coaching 168

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

Similarly, in a science class, students can collaborate on a virtual whiteboard to solve complex problems, draw diagrams, and illustrate scientific processes—promoting collaborative problem-solving skills. Group projects serve as powerful vehicles for promoting collaboration and teamwork skills. Quizizz , or Google Forms.

Active Learning 98

Active Learning Achievement Activities Quizzes 98

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

Similarly, in a science class, students can collaborate on a virtual whiteboard to solve complex problems, draw diagrams, and illustrate scientific processes—promoting collaborative problem-solving skills. Group projects serve as powerful vehicles for promoting collaboration and teamwork skills. Quizizz , or Google Forms.

Active Learning 97

Active Learning Achievement Activities Quizzes 97

Edsurge

MAY 8, 2019

These titles racked up dozens of media accolades and industry awards, from organizations that include Common Sense Media and Games for Change, an industry association for serious game developers. The company has since expanded its collection of games to cover other math skills, from number sense to geometry proofs.

Quizzes 114

Quizzes Math History Motivation 114

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Kidaptive first entered the edtech market in 2012 with Leo’s Pad, a game-based learning app that offered mini-games and puzzles to assess cognitive skills in young children. But those days of designing games and content may be over. The company’s Adaptive Learning Platform works in a number of ways.

Quizzes 82

Quizzes Learning Game-Based Learning Feedback 82

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 4, 2019

Applied Digital Skills. This free-to-schools online program mixes videos, games, quizzes, and the challenge of earning badges to teach students the concepts behind digital citizenship : Communication. These are game-based learning where students strive to type fast so they can beat an opponent.

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