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. Game-based and play-based learning Game-based learning is different from gamification.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

In addition to giving their students access to the two game-based learning platforms, Dallas ISD educators will be able choose to implement the fully-integrated curricula and professional development that accompanies each platform. Dallas ISD administrators and educators can learn more by visiting: [link].

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Edsurge

MAY 15, 2024

STEM identity can last a lifetime and help students thrive in school, future careers and life. Inclusive STEM programs widen job opportunities for the growing technology sector, support students in building digital literacy skills and empower young people to become creators — not just consumers — of technology.

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eSchool News

JUNE 7, 2023

This unique program leverages the power of play by using engaging, hands-on digital resources to educate and inspire students in grades 9-12 to consider exciting careers in a variety of STEM professions. The future STEM innovators are sitting in classrooms all across the country.

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eSchool News

JULY 4, 2022

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. I teach an elementary STEM class called iCreate in South Haven Public Schools.

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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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eSchool News

JULY 29, 2022

I was prepared to talk about the connections to STEM learning, the opportunity to engage otherwise disengaged students, the inclusive nature of gaming, the research behind gamification and game-based learning, and more. .

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eSchool News

APRIL 10, 2023

CoderZ , the award-winning, gamified, cloud-based robotics and STEM platform, has announced that Tony Oran is joining the company as its CEO in the USA. CoderZ is a STEM solution built to create educational impact. The tournament engages students through gaming and competition in STEM, coding, and tech literacy.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 24, 2024

Instead of teaching specific facts and skills, teach timeless skills that allow students to adapt to any challenge or solve any problem. Instead of teaching specific facts and skills, teach timeless skills that allow students to adapt to any challenge or solve any problem.

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Edsurge

APRIL 22, 2019

Over the last few decades, research in educational psychology has shown that play, in particular, is how children develop the cognitive, social and communication skills needed to succeed in life. Play comes in many forms, and allows children to test their abilities, explore, invent, and most importantly—fail and learn from their mistakes.

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Edsurge

MARCH 4, 2019

Looking for innovative ways to bring computational thinking and computer science skills to your STEM classes? MINECRAFT: EDUCATION EDITION might be just the teaching tool for you, whether you’re an experienced player or are just learning about Minecraft.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Unlike your average classroom, this one looks ready for a gaming competition; that is, until you notice a young student pull up a split screen and begin to code. Game-based learning is different,” says Nadine Ebri, a specialist with the technology innovation department for Duval County (Fla.)

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 6, 2024

As a result, more students have opportunities to participate in innovative local programs aligned to Tennessees highest-demand skills and careers. About Intelitek Intelitek is at the forefront of training for STEM and CTE. Benton County Schools is the recipient of a $2.7 million grant, part of which was used to fund the lab.

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eSchool News

JUNE 1, 2022

As an educator for over 27 years and a Digital Learning Specialist (social studies) for the past 7 years in Atlanta Public Schools, I have supported educators across my district and beyond as they purposefully integrate technology in the classroom to promote engagement and 21 st century skill development.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 29, 2022

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. I teach an elementary STEM class called iCreate in South Haven Public Schools.

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2025

After all, its easy to imagine how technologies such as AI tools, robots, VR headsets , and computers, for example, can be used to support learning in these settings. From a technology standpoint, we look at the system as a form of blended learning, where online activities complement regular face-to-face instruction. But gymnasiums?

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eSchool News

JANUARY 6, 2025

Reaching reluctant and disinterested readers can be challenging, frustrating, and discouraging for teachers, who fully grasp the importance of literacy skills. Research shows that gamification encourages students to fail and reattempt learning tasks without embarrassment. Many educational games fall into this category.

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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. Can a Classic Board Game Teach Writing Skills? Connecting the Dots Between Enjoyment and Learning.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

Math skills are really, really important and their value is only growing,” said Governor Rauner. Research shows that early math skills are the number one predictor of later academic achievement. Research shows that early math skills are the number one predictor of later academic achievement.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Bannan Schools offer tips on setting up hands-on learning in all kinds of spaces. By Karen J.

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Edsurge

JUNE 21, 2022

Players must program a backend strategy and use their coding and problem-solving skills to outsmart competitors. It’s as much game development as it is gameplay. 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.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Here’s what they had to say: The demand for online learning will continue to grow in 2022 and possibly lead to the creation of virtual schools, which would introduce new AR and VR learning processes. This will inevitably result in increased comprehension and productivity in student learning. Founding President, Dasaran.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Maker High empowers students to understand and master STEM concepts. Maker High makes learning fun by meeting students where they already are: on Roblox. We hope teachers and students come back to play again and again to build upon their STEM skills.” GoldieBlox is a Roblox Community Fund (RCF) grantee.

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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. The rapid rate of technological advancement creates a need for future workers who can easily learn new skills and master new areas of expertise.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2023

. — Deepak Cheenath That puts CoCo’s strategies to keep students engaged or motivated to learn at complete odds with what many edtech companies have been trying to do to teach literacy or STEM — mimic online games like Robolox or Minecraft that children spend hours immersed in outside of school.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 16, 2020

This includes girls, who were already underrepresented in STEM fields before the pandemic added new caretaking responsibilities for many of them that sidelined their education. Students need to be equipped with the knowledge and skills required to navigate what’s being called “the new electricity.” And these are not just STEM jobs.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 28, 2019

Modern research has continued to demonstrate that playful learning improves educational outcomes. Despite popular myth, games actually discourage negative behaviors, benefit mental health and improve social skills. Of course, not all games are created equal. I decided to check it out for myself.

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eSchool News

MARCH 14, 2016

The ability to innovate is a critical skill that will prepare students for the jobs of the future, Bdeir said—many of which don’t even exist yet. is a free game-based learning platform that allows teachers—or students—to create their own learning games using videos, images, and multiple-choice questions.

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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. Incorporating gaming into education doesn’t necessarily mean more screen time.

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Edsurge

APRIL 16, 2018

Reaching Students Digitally The need to improve financial skills and capacities is not unique to any one state or school district. My organization, The MassMutual Foundation , is committed to equipping young people with the financial skills and capacities they need to achieve those outcomes. They are looking for better outcomes.

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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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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

make themed puzzles and games available during sponge time — right before lunch or at the end of the day. use the puzzles to practice mouse skills for clicking, double-clicking, and drag-dropping. if you’re just getting into game-based learning, this is a great starting point. Education applications.

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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.

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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.

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Active Learning Achievement Activities Quizzes 98

Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2018

Team experiences teach collaboration skills, distribution of responsibilities, specialization and social and emotional learning skills. The tools make it easy to set timers and enforce gameplay; some experiences may be short, while others may take place over multiple periods or even entire semesters.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 3, 2021

The utility of game-based learning in education has been known for a long time, but what is beginning to emerge is an understanding of how esports are having an impact in education. In addition to promoting social and emotional learning, esports encourages important STEM outcomes for students.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The utility of game-based learning in education has been known for a long time, but what is beginning to emerge is an understanding of how esports are having an impact in education. In addition to promoting social and emotional learning, esports encourages important STEM outcomes for students.

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