Edsurge

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Kelly, a two-time recipient of the Canadian Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence in STEM, believes that mission- and game-based learning are ideal for captivating students across the curriculum, not just in technology class. EdSurge: You talk a lot about mission-based learning. And he should know.

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Edsurge

MARCH 6, 2017

A great deal of initial research exists about blended learning techniques such as game-based learning, but adoption has stalled because of a lack of scalable, practical techniques that have also proven effective. students who played edgames outperformed their peers on standardized tests. Game based learning is. [an]

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Oregon Trail has an extraordinary origin story , illuminating many of the crucial elements that make games engaging and powerful for learning. Given its exceptional start within a favorable early ecosystem, one might expect hundreds—even thousands—of compelling games for learning on the market today.

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Edsurge

APRIL 3, 2017

History in Baltimore City Public Schools, I was always looking for new ways to engage my students. 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. . Student Engagement.

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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

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Here’s how educators across the country are using tools–from Minecraft: Education Edition to Roblox and easy-to-access online resources–to gamify their lessons and help students engage with learning. ” Many students want more than just good grades from school–they want something physical or immediate.

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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. But for SplashLearn CEO Arpit Jain, it is important to make a distinction between gamification and game-based learning (GBL).

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Recently, we were fortunate to speak with her at length on the topic of game-based learning. Here, she comments on the history of gaming in education, its limitations and its potential—when done well—as a conduit for deep connections with learners. EdSurge: How have you seen the field of game-based learning evolve?

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

They appreciate the effort we put into listening to them and recognizing how they learn. And when that happens, were all more engaged, staying on task and working together. Its those little shots of student engagement that really keep you going throughout the day. Lumio helps teachers gain insight into student learning.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

“Teachers also acknowledged the critical ability to personalize learning for each student and to accommodate diverse learning needs through technology.” To learn more, visit GoLumio.com.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2025

ReadWorks is free and provides all its resources free of charge and has both printed and digital versions of the material available to teachers and students (Education Technology Nonprofit, 2021). When students are given a visual representation of their progress, their engagement and motivation increases.

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eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2024

Gimkit: Gimkit is a game-based learning platform where teachers can create learning games or quizzes that students play in real-time. Though it does have a cost – between $6.99 a month – it’s definitely a tool worth investing in.

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2025

When doing professional development, emphasize how much kids love playing games. By implementing game-based learning, you can kind of trick them into doing math problems because they think theyre playing a game. And when you mesh physical activity and gaming with learning, it has even more of an impact.

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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

APRIL 7, 2017

Games : There’s a lot to be said for gaming in specific areas of education, like for learning how to code or applying mathematical concepts to real-life technology. Better Option? Augmented Reality (AR)/Virtual Reality (VR).

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eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2016

New online professional development course focuses on increasing student achievement through engagement with game-based learning. The ever-increasing omnipresence of digital media in student’s lives can be challenging for teachers as they compete for kid’s attention in and out of the classroom.

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eSchool News

APRIL 17, 2025

Lumio by SMART Technologies, a cloud-based learning platform that enhances engagement on student devices, recently announced a new feature for its Spark plan. To learn more, visit GoLumio.com.

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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

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Key points: Harnessing the power of video games can foster a deeper, more meaningful educational experience 3 ways educators leverage gamification strategies The future of gamification For more news on gaming principles, visit eCN’s Teaching & Learning page Student engagement is vital for any educator throughout the length of a course.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 6, 2025

Under the states Read to Achieve law, students who score at Level 1 or 2 in reading on the third grade End-of-Grade (EOG) test and do not qualify for a good cause exemption are required to attend a summer reading camp.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Interactive simulations and virtual field trips bring students face-to-face with historical landmarks, famous works of art, and locations that are not accessible to the general public. These K-12 technology trends help enhance students’ engagement and conceptual understanding.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2023

Competing [in a game] doesn’t work as motivation for every student. Shoelace doesn’t want to “trick” kids into learning, an act Dexter likens to feeding them chocolate-covered broccoli. But it also can’t offer boring bits of information interspersed with fun games. No one wants to be at the bottom of a leaderboard.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2024

Here are just a few ideas that have helped me incorporate fun and curiosity into my students’ lessons: Gamification: Gamification is when educators use game mechanics in non-gaming situations to improve student engagement and encourage greater participation.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

Blooket: Create variety with interactive game modes Blooket serves as a game hub where teachers can create or find question sets that students play in formats like tower defense, a cafe simulation, or a classic quiz battle. The variety keeps students engaged because each game offers a different experience.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2023

Brooks offered scenarios where Minecraft Education elevates student engagement and brings a lesson to life: When it comes to literacy, students can create book covers and design book settings. Older students could recreate houses, villages, or other structures that figure prominently in assigned readings.

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Edsurge

APRIL 18, 2022

Game-based learning is transforming how students learn Integrating game-based solutions into the learning experience through the use of tablets, laptops and virtual reality (VR) can increase engagement and result in positive learning outcomes.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2023

Brooks offered scenarios where Minecraft Education elevates student engagement and brings a lesson to life: When it comes to literacy, students can create book covers and design book settings. Older students could recreate houses, villages, or other structures that figure prominently in assigned readings.

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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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eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

Schools that embrace eSports are starting to see changes in student engagement and participation. eSports can be a powerful tool for inclusion, offering students who might not excel in traditional sports or academics a chance to shine. What does eSports phenomenon mean for the broader educational landscape?

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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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Edsurge

JUNE 10, 2024

Level Up Los Angeles represents an inclusive, districtwide initiative aimed at integrating esports into educational contexts, utilizing platforms that support collaborative and creative learning. Esports offers incredible benefits for student engagement, community and skill building, and pathways to higher education and job opportunities.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

It’s fair to say that augmented reality has moved from a cool technology that might be neat for students to try to a credible teaching tool that fits just as easily in K-12 classrooms as it does in higher education. Student engagement starts with excitement, so get planning. Gaming is growing, that’s for sure.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Games and gamification are not new to education. Even before the more recent growth of the edtech industry, educators have routinely created games and interactive challenges in order to get students engaged with subjects ranging from math and logic to history and reading.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

–Carol DeFuria, President & CEO, VHS Learning. As schools continue adjusting to the return to classrooms, educators are searching for ways to reignite student engagement and collaboration. AR and VR, for instance, brings a fun element to a lesson and can help students develop critical thinking skills.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2018

Many educators find that gamifying learning keeps students engaged. BreakoutEDU , for example, is an educational game platform that includes a curated set of physical materials—think padlocks, boxes and invisible ink—and activities across a wide range of subjects and grade levels. Watch an AR Breakout tutorial.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

However, that is the beauty of this game for language learners. The lack of in-game language creates opportunities for players to generate their own. This resulted in several of my students engaging in lengthy and demanding composition tasks. Minecraft is a great tool to encourage production and creation.

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Faculty Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

Incorporate interactive activities Interactive activities can help keep students engaged and motivated in online learning. There are many interactive tools available that can be used to create quizzes, games, and simulations. Simulations offer students the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in practical scenarios.

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