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 3, 2025

/PRNewswire/ — BirminghamCity Schools (BCS) is spearheading an innovative research initiative to explore the critical link between student motivation and math performance. This three-year initiative is supported by a grant from the Gates Foundation.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

When teachers turn a lesson or tough-to-teach concept into a motivational gamed or use a fun competition to teach new concepts, students become immersed in their learning and are often more engaged–meaning they’re more likely to retain information. Learn more about her instructional strategies.

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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. ” “As a former teacher, I know firsthand how time-consuming it can be to develop engaging, high-quality assessments.

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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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eSchool News

JUNE 12, 2024

It feels as though every week brings a new tool, practice, or learning model that teachers need to incorporate into their classroom. The past year alone has seen an avalanche of new tech that all aims to be the next big thing in classroom learning. Gimkit is engaging and a fun way to tackle assessment.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 24, 2025

million teachers and 17 million students using its resources, which provide content, curricular support, and digital tools. 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).

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eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2025

The NEA encourages teachers to bring physical activity into the classroom by incorporating brain breaks in students daily routines or taking classroom activities outside. Games incorporate math problems, vocabulary, and other lessons, creating experiences that blend physical activity and learning in a fun and engaging way.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Recently, EdSurge spoke with Kelly Mitchell, Digital Learning and Teaching Facilitator with Onslow County Schools in North Carolina. During the last 12 years, she has inspired other teachers to embed edtech effectively in their classes, encouraging students to work together, create and move around the room!

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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 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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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2018

Zombies had taken over the school library, and she and her fellow students had to work together to answer various questions about books—such as identifying where the index is located. This is kind of scary,” she told her teacher, Yvonne Rodriguez, “but fun.” Many educators find that gamifying learning keeps students engaged.

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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

JANUARY 10, 2025

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. . The variety keeps students engaged because each game offers a different experience.

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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

DECEMBER 11, 2023

One notable piece of K-12 tech innovation news is the integration of interactive devices and digital learning tools, transforming static learning spaces into dynamic, multimedia-rich environments. These devices and tools empower teachers to create engaging lessons, fostering a more interactive and collaborative learning experience.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 6, 2025

At the same time, the percentage of students who say they read for pleasure is declining : Fewer than half of all children ages 8-18 (43 percent) say they enjoy reading in their spare time, down from 58 percent in 2016. Educators need creative and authentic ways to engage students in reading without it seeming forced or gimmicky.

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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

APRIL 25, 2024

A quick Google search on the topic will confirm that play is a primary vehicle for learning , so naturally, teachers should make a point to include plenty of it in their weekly lesson plans. It’s all too easy for modern education to become locked into rigid policies and learning models. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2023

Using this terminology is important and helps frame a mentality focused on learning rather than playing. Start small, with teachers and kids. The district identified small groups of teachers and invited them to pilot Minecraft Education. Younger students might need help with the basics at first.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2023

Competing [in a game] doesn’t work as motivation for every student. 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.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 25, 2023

Using this terminology is important and helps frame a mentality focused on learning rather than playing. Start small, with teachers and kids. The district identified small groups of teachers and invited them to pilot Minecraft Education. Younger students might need help with the basics at first.

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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. Playful learning and games can inherently motivate and engage students.

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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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We are Teachers

JUNE 16, 2025

Introduce a new topic or review what you've learned with a classroom escape room! They're a surefire way to increase student engagement.

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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. For teachers to project based learning materials for study.

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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 help them focus on the quality of their lessons without the heavy financial strain that many teachers deal with today.

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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. And if we're honest, that's what learning is.

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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. Language Learning and Minecraft.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The integration of digital tools such as interactive software, cloud-based platforms, and adaptive learning systems has shifted traditional educational models towards more personalized, flexible, and engaging learning experiences. Moreover, edtech facilitates greater collaboration and communication.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 10, 2018

Killer Snails' games come in board game and VR versions. Walden , a game under development by game designer-turned-professor Tracy Fulleron, aims to support “deliberate play.” The game recreates Henry David Thoreau’s Walden with historically accurate images and even recorded sounds from Concord's idyllic pond.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 4, 2019

The end of the school year is a time when both students and teachers alike are distracted by thoughts of vacation, sleeping in, and no deadlines. It includes certificates of achievement, badges at the completion of units, and a classroom tracking poster to show how students are progressing. Teachers create a class account.

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Edsurge

APRIL 17, 2019

He envisioned a game-based educational platform used by teachers and students to learn about science and the environment. He had the staff, as many as 35 employees with experience in game and curriculum development. This could change the way students engage with science,” he said.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 11, 2022

A little over 50 years ago, a student teacher in Minneapolis hit upon a novel idea to engage his eighth grade American history class in a unit on westward expansion. Rawitsch pulled the game code out of the drawer, updated the design and created a manual for teachers.

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