eSchool News

JULY 27, 2023

Key points: Gamification can help engage students when they might otherwise lose motivation Engaged students are 2.5 Gone are the days of teachers lecturing in front of students who are taking furious notes. Students can be too easily distracted to hang on most instructors’ every word.

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eSchool News

MARCH 4, 2015

From gamification to crowdsourcing, improve learning with these interactive elements. Today’s students are a uniquely interactive group. Next page: Turn lectures into conversations. Here are three methods educators are successfully using to connect with a new generation of students in the classroom.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

One study found that active learning significantly increases student performance in the classroom: Students were 1.5 times more likely to fail a class that was primarily lecture-based as opposed to interactive. Interactive learning can also elicit emotional responses, which in turn impacts retention.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

As students increasingly seek flexible and interactive learning experiences, the conventional approach may not meet their needs any longer. Research indicates that active participation leads to higher retention rates, which can be upwards of 60% for students engaged in interactive learning.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

In the diverse and ever-evolving world of simulation, there’s no doubt that tactics such as gamification continue to have a positive impact across a broad range of industries and activities. This is why gamification and wider simulation strategies hold huge value in educational facilities across the globe. What is a Simulation?

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

At its core, classroom learning provides a structured environment conducive to focused study and exploration. Within this setting, instructors deliver curriculum content through lectures, presentations, demonstrations, and other instructional methods tailored to meet the diverse needs of learners.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Among examples of technologies that improve student learning is interactive whiteboards, which enable teachers to create interactive lessons, annotate content, and encourage student participation through touch and gesture-based interactions. Platforms like Kahoot!

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