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. Job titles in this category might include Chief Executive Officer of an edtech startup or Entrepreneur-in-residence at a high school.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

million students fail to graduate from high school. Wikipedia defines “gamification” as: “an educational approach to motivate students to learn by using video game design and game elements in learning environments. High School and up. High School+. High School+.

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k12 Digest

MARCH 6, 2025

I began my career as a traditionally trained educator, teaching elementary and high school visual arts. This is time well-spent prior to making life-changing decisions post high school. How can schools and businesses collaborate to create meaningful work-based learning opportunities?

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Edsurge

JULY 12, 2017

For Tesoriero, a key part of that balance are NYSCI’s teenage “explainers,” a community of high school students participating in a youth development program with NYSCI called the Science Career Ladder. I want to go deeper but the bell just rang.’ That’s what we want,” Moore says.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Unfortunately, many students leaving elementary school are still not proficient in reading, and that creates a significant barrier to their ability to learn across subjects. Middle and high school teachers will need support to help older students with foundational reading skills to address this problem.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 29, 2018

Mariana Garcia uses gamification, project-based learning and the Genius Hour to stimulate and inspire her students in “the age of technology.”. Lee Araoz, the district coordinator of instructional technology for Lawrence Public Schools, in Nassau County, New York, heads up this blog and serves as the guide for this new age.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

–Lisa Cumming, Science Teacher, Olmsted Falls High School. Some of our kids haven’t been in school for two years and are having a hard time adjusting to being back in the classroom. As schools continue adjusting to the return to classrooms, educators are searching for ways to reignite student engagement and collaboration.

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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. The result?

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 23, 2025

From full-time K12 online education to hybrid high school programs and self-paced university degrees, digital learning environments have redefined flexibility and access. Personal touches like a plant, calendar, or motivational quote can add warmth without making the space feel casual. A tidy desk fosters clarity and discipline.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

And EAB’s survey of high school students (conducted earlier this year) revealed that more than 75% of current high school students want to hear from colleges and universities via email. Surveyed students aged 25 and under (Gen Z) more often relied on email from colleges and universities than their older peers.

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k12 Online Schools

MAY 7, 2025

Many online learners, especially in middle and high school, are checking Instagram during breaks, watching study tips on TikTok, and discussing class projects in WhatsApp groups. Schools can use their official channels to spotlight student achievements, creative work, and thought leadership. In fact, it often shifts platforms.

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