eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2024

Students and teachers alike are seeking alternatives to the traditional lecture- and test-based approach that has predominantly been used in schools for decades. From microschools and online learning to microlearning and gamification, 2024 is going to be the year of nontraditional learning models.

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eSchool News

JULY 30, 2024

This is tantamount to a lecture series on anything from space exploration, artificial intelligence, or even telephone scams. Whether it is gamification, artificial intelligence, or other new approaches, the goal should be to foster a love of learning in the hope that it will bloom into a lifelong curiosity and exploration for knowledge.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

times more likely to fail a class that was primarily lecture-based as opposed to interactive. Interactive technologies have the capacity to create emotionally resonant experiences, whether through gamification, simulations, or immersive storytelling. Why is engagement important?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Students and teachers alike are seeking alternatives to the traditional lecture- and test-based approach that has predominantly been used in schools for decades. From microschools and online learning to microlearning and gamification, 2024 is going to be the year of nontraditional learning models.

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Edsurge

MARCH 16, 2021

At some point, gamification was going to be the answer. The approach involved having students read through material at their own pace rather than go to lectures, and move on to the next part of the material after they had passed a test on the previous section. It was called PSI, or Personalized System of Instruction.

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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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Edsurge

MARCH 11, 2019

In this system, students choose from a menu of content delivery options (textbook, downloadable study guides, lectures) and interaction options (in-person or online). Creating modules, one step at a time In 2002, Robertson began to “chunk” his long lectures into short videos, each focusing on a specific topic.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Instead of delivering lectures in class and assigning homework, teachers provide pre-recorded lessons or materials for students to review at home. Gamification is another method gaining traction. Here are three edtech learning strategies: The flipped classroom model reverses the typical teaching structure.

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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. 4. Personalized Learning.

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JANUARY 18, 2021

Thus, you can record a series of lectures and students can watch them at any time, anywhere. Besides, lecturers can prepare such types of videos as: Classroom-based. Gamification. Thanks to gamification, educators can turn learning into a more engaging and fun process. Educational and/or topic-based. About the Author.

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AUGUST 14, 2023

Gamification and Engagement These tools can enhance student engagement and motivation by incorporating gamification elements like badges, rewards, and leaderboards, elevating the learning process to an enjoyable and interactive experience.

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JUNE 26, 2023

And let’s not forget about gamification! No longer do we have to sit through lectures and activities that don’t appeal to our interests or learning styles. This is where game-based learning can motivate and engage students while providing them with immediate feedback.

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Edsurge

JULY 24, 2018

The article focused on how clickers could help boost engagement and gamification in the classroom. It featured colorful photos of students using clickers and quotes from teachers who were thrilled with students’ newfound enthusiasm in class. But it only mentioned the word “learn” twice.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

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. This information can inform instructional strategies and interventions.

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Edsurge

APRIL 8, 2019

As typing becomes the primary method by which students engage with digital curricula, record lecture notes, complete homework assignments and even take standardized tests, the importance of learning to do this well cannot be overstated. As an added bonus, children develop manual dexterity while learning to manipulate a new tool.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Games and gamification are not new to education. Kasumovic: I'm a university lecturer and I really wanted to get my students a bit more excited about learning. However, the reward systems—points, scores, competition and winning—have typically been of the extrinsic variety.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 7, 2023

During lectures, I prayed that no one would ask me a question that I couldn’t answer. Her teaching interests include classroom gamification, ungrading, and project-based learning. I remember my first year as a tenure-track professor as a nightmare. For reasons I won’t belabor, my teaching stunk. They always did.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

While large classes emphasize broad-reaching strategies like lectures and group activities, small classes enable individualized instruction and deeper exploration of topics (Wang & Calvano, 2022). Active Learning and Gamification Active learning techniques became invaluable in reinforcing key concepts.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 7, 2023

During lectures, I prayed that no one would ask me a question that I couldn’t answer. Her teaching interests include classroom gamification, ungrading, and project-based learning. I remember my first year as a tenure-track professor as a nightmare. For reasons I won’t belabor, my teaching stunk. They always did.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

While large classes emphasize broad-reaching strategies like lectures and group activities, small classes enable individualized instruction and deeper exploration of topics (Wang & Calvano, 2022). Active Learning and Gamification Active learning techniques became invaluable in reinforcing key concepts.

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AUGUST 8, 2018

It could be in the form of a presentation or a lecture, usually addressed to a broader audience via a video conferencing platform or social media. Gamification and Virtual Reality. Seminars held online, are called webinars. These may be hosted by experts, teachers, to facilitate interaction and social learning.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Within this setting, instructors deliver curriculum content through lectures, presentations, demonstrations, and other instructional methods tailored to meet the diverse needs of learners. One effective strategy is to incorporate gamification into classroom learning activities.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

This interactive approach transforms traditional lectures into collaborative sessions, fostering a more inclusive and participatory classroom atmosphere. Digital assessments and quizzes inject an element of gamification into the learning process, making assessments more engaging and reinforcing key concepts.

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Edsurge

APRIL 18, 2017

What the majority of students are getting in large, state institutions, even large private institutions, because it doesn't make a lot of sense to have small Gen Ed classes, are large lecture halls. Students are given choices across a number of Gen Ed courses. Adam, do you want to weigh in on that? Braun: Yeah, a couple of things.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2022

Additionally, the tablet has Bluetooth, so I am able to carry on a lecture while walking around the classroom monitoring students as they take notes or work through problems. Schools are turning to creative solutions such as immersive technology and gamification in the classroom.

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MARCH 27, 2018

When I went to school, it was all about the 3Rs, desks in rows, and a teacher lecturing from the front of the room. Don’t most students learn best with reading and lecturing? Gamification of classes. Differentiating for varied student needs has always been a dream resting on a shaky foundation. Where are the resources?

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JANUARY 29, 2016

Teachers don’t lecture from the front of the classroom. More on gamification of education: 3 Websites to Gamify Your Math Class. Education has changed. Work isn’t an individual effort. Drills no longer hold pride of place in lesson plans. Does this sound boring? Not if you’re a kid. You won’t be sorry.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Additionally, the tablet has Bluetooth, so I am able to carry on a lecture while walking around the classroom monitoring students as they take notes or work through problems. Schools are turning to creative solutions such as immersive technology and gamification in the classroom.

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 23, 2025

Start with small daily goals like finishing a video lecture or solving five math problems. Use Active Learning, Not Passive Consumption Watching lectures or reading textbooks might feel productive, but its passive. Pause during lectures to take notes or reflect on what was just said.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

I think what professors could maybe take away from this is also having a little bit of lecture, but a lot more hands-on approach to the material that it is they cover in class. You know when it's over because we have a gamification system. Does your model at 42 work because there are so many MOOCs and other free courses online now?

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