eSchool News

JULY 27, 2023

Key points: Gamification can help engage students when they might otherwise lose motivation Engaged students are 2.5 times more likely to say that they get excellent grades and do well in school. This leads to many downstream effects: better grades, superior retention, and interest in further education.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Even before schools closed in the spring, teachers were already grappling with a crisis in student motivation. Student motivation is important because it can be directly linked to attainment. Combined with the added challenge of virtual instruction, motivating students continues to preoccupy educators.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 6, 2025

On average, about 25 percent of children in the early grades struggle with reading. In a TEDx talk titled The Super Mario Effect–Tricking Your Brain into Learning More , Mark Rober highlighted how video games like Super Mario can motivate people to achieve their goals by viewing failures as learning opportunities.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 8, 2019

If playing games is part of our culture, even part of our identities, then it stands to reason that students can be highly motivated by game-based learning opportunities. Gamification means using game-design principles such as cooperation, competition, character development, and point scoring in a non-gaming context.

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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

JUNE 10, 2022

The tools developed for this study draw on principles of behavioral economics, motivation theory and learning cognition theory to help students want to improve and connect with teachers.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Many students are still reading below the level appropriate for their grade– roughly one-third of fourth graders in the United States read at or below what’s considered the basic level. When students experience success and progress in their literacy skills through education technology, it can boost their confidence and motivation.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Some of the advantages can be: Enhanced Learning: There are many educational technologies available including online courses, simulations, virtual reality, and gamification. Effective Assessment: Digital tools make it easier for teachers to create and grade assignments, quizzes, and exams.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2024

By analyzing patterns in students’ grades, attendance, participation, and other behavioral indicators, AI algorithms can predict potential academic risks and learning disabilities. Automated grading and feedback : Automated grading systems powered by AI can significantly reduce teachers’ time evaluating assignments and exams.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 5, 2020

educators in light of the pandemic, including the scale of disruption; the rapid move to online teaching; the need for teacher support; mass learning loss; and a decrease in student motivation. At the beginning of May 2020 , 80 percent of teachers said that student motivation was lower than it had been pre-lockdown.

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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. Games can be particularly effective for engaging learners, promoting active participation and motivating students, both in and outside of the classroom.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

I think you’ll like her choices: Not every student is motivated to read—as you, as an educator, know better than anyone else. Luckily, technology not only comes as second nature to the digital citizens in your classroom, but engages readers of every level, motivating them to read. Bookopolis. Whooo’s Reading. Aesop’s Quest.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Beanstack , an edtech platform that helps schools encourage kids to read through gamification, demonstrated the importance of engaging readers. It motivates people to reach reading goals by tracking when, how much, and what they read.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Assistive technologies can meet the needs of students at all grade and skill levels. This can help motivate learners to complete assignments, better focus on tasks and avoid procrastinating. Gamification Offers an Alternative Approach to Learning. Experiential Learning Helps Students Retain Content. by Brian Potash.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

We will see more districts leveraging real-time data so families can understand more than just what their child’s grades are. We are on track to see an increase in individualized homeschooling and e-learning, accompanied by the rising tide of gamification in education, promising a more engaging and dynamic learning experience.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 10, 2019

3. Gamification. We’ve long struggled with ways to motivate students and keep them engaged during classroom lectures and online courses. Gamification seems to be one of the most effective approaches we could find, but it wasn’t until AI that we could unlock its full potential. 7. Automated Grading.

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Edsurge

JULY 24, 2018

The article focused on how clickers could help boost engagement and gamification in the classroom. Louis showed dramatic benefits on student achievement —even increasing students’ grades from a C to an A. Peer feedback can be a quick way for students to give and receive elaborative feedback, without any grading involved.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Learning management systems (LMS) and grading software automate routine tasks, saving time and improving efficiency. Expanded use of gamification and game-based learning: Gamification elements and game-based learning strategies could grow to be more widely integrated into educational platforms to increase student engagement and motivation.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Michael Matera, a 6th grade world history teacher in Milwaukee, used his expertise in gamification to write a top selling book, Explore Like a Pirate. I’m the gamification guy,' come talk to me. Michael Matera— 6th grade world history teacher with expertise in gamification and author of Explore Like a Pirate.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 18, 2021

Gamification. Thanks to gamification, educators can turn learning into a more engaging and fun process. Herewith, programming is one of the demonstrative fields where gamification is extremely effective. His main mission is to make the classroom innovative and students motivated. Provide 24/7 assistance to the students.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2018

Good video games are incredibly effective at capturing our attention, converting extrinsic rewards into intrinsic motivation, and creating meaningful experiences. But students are often afraid to fail in school because they’re worried about their grades, a permanent indicator of their performance.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 31, 2017

Considering these points will help the reader to better understand the author’s purpose or motivation for writing. The idea of gamification, or learning academic content through game elements, is one way to try to increase student interest in and retention of ideas concerning this topic.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Gamification is another powerful tool for engagement. Educational games and apps introduce an element of competition and reward, motivating students to complete tasks, progress through levels, and improve their performance. By turning lessons into interactive challenges, students stay motivated to learn and improve.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 22, 2023

These digital tools use interactive games, dynamic visual aids, and graded tasks designed to simplify fractional concepts and enhance mastery. Engaging visuals enhance understanding while rewards and recognitions fuel motivation, making fraction mastery feel like playtime instead of work.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Students can work together on digital platforms, sharing ideas and feedback in real-time, while teachers can provide immediate, constructive feedback, which can enhance student engagement and motivation. The platform allows students to submit work electronically, receive grades, and track their progress over time.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 8, 2025

AI comes in various forms from generative AI to gamification to chatbots to adaptive learning platforms amidst other formats. Timely and personalized feedback plays an essential role in engaging students and motivating them (Wang and Lehman 2021, 571); AI can aid in streamlining and fast-tracking feedback. Huang et al. 2023, 396).

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

Prodigy is a free, adaptive math game for grades 1-7 that integrates Common Core or Ontario math into a role-playing game using a Pokemon-style wizardry theme. The game includes over 300 math skills, broken down by grade level. I’m a big believer in the gamification of education; Prodigy makes that work brilliantly for math.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Without the physical presence of instructors and classmates, students may struggle to stay motivated and may miss out on valuable opportunities for collaboration and real-time feedback. For example, students might role-play historical figures or characters from literature, gaining a deeper understanding of their motivations and experiences.

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Edsurge

JULY 2, 2018

They create learning environments where children crave “tablet time” and engender a superficial motivation grounded in the number of points earned or levels achieved. This is no better than the antiquated grading systems of the past.) Many of these programs are designed using gamification techniques. But it doesn’t end there.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Smart K-12 learning in the digital age represents a paradigm shift in education, leveraging technology to enhance and personalize the learning experience for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Gamification elements are also employed to make learning more enjoyable and to incentivize student participation.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Wikipedia defines “gamification” as: “an educational approach to motivate students to learn by using video game design and game elements in learning environments. Grade 2 and up. 4th-9th grade. Note: For students younger than 2nd grade, Scratch Jr. Gamification lesson plan. ClassTools.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 8, 2025

AI comes in various forms from generative AI to gamification to chatbots to adaptive learning platforms amidst other formats. Timely and personalized feedback plays an essential role in engaging students and motivating them (Wang and Lehman 2021, 571); AI can aid in streamlining and fast-tracking feedback. Huang et al. 2023, 396).

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Edsurge

JULY 12, 2017

The course—developed to build 21st century skills like problem solving and innovative thinking—has scaled to two to three classes per grade level. This may not fit the traditional instructional model but NYSCI isn’t building a game to fit into schools, they’re building a game to develop motivation through engagement.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

We will see more districts leveraging real-time data so families can understand more than just what their child’s grades are. We are on track to see an increase in individualized homeschooling and e-learning, accompanied by the rising tide of gamification in education, promising a more engaging and dynamic learning experience.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Schools are turning to creative solutions such as immersive technology and gamification in the classroom. Districts will forgo a ‘wait to fail’ model where students are identified in third or fourth grade before receiving the instruction they need vs. giving instruction to all students from the onset of school.

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 22, 2025

But while the logistics of this new model are increasingly familiar, one question continues to surface: How do we keep children engaged, motivated, and joyful in a virtual learning environment? This chemical response, often driven by dopamine, strengthens memory and increases a student’s motivation to continue learning.

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k12 Online Schools

MAY 9, 2025

Why It Works Gamification works because it introduces immediate feedback and visible progress, two elements that keep learners engaged. Dopamine release during gaming motivates repeated effort, turning repetitive tasks into enjoyable ones. Gamification doesnt mean turning every subject into a video game.

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