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A Decade Into Experiments With Gamification, Edtech Rethinks How to Motivate Learners

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But even as gamification has become a shorthand for engagement, edtech companies have found it challenging to draw a clear distinction between learning and just having fun. 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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7 ways AI will make a positive impact on classroom teaching

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Most tools that teachers have for this purpose are lagging indicators such as tests, quizzes, and homework. By analyzing patterns in students’ grades, attendance, participation, and other behavioral indicators, AI algorithms can predict potential academic risks and learning disabilities.

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12 Innovative Digital Tools to Engage High School Students

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From virtual reality field trips to interactive quizzing platforms, these 12 tools offer diverse ways to bring lessons to life. Interactive Quizzing Platforms Interactive quizzing platforms are revolutionizing the way educators assess understanding and retention in the classroom.

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The Top 5 AI Quiz Builder Tools That Can Transform Your Classroom and Their Benefits

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QuizGecko: Versatility and Innovation Among the leading AI-powered quiz generators, QuizGecko is a versatile tool that can transform text, documents, or URLs into captivating interactive quizzes. Riddle: User-Friendly Engagement A user-friendly quiz maker, Riddle offers an intuitive interface for crafting engaging quizzes.

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SEL and Classroom Culture In an Age of Distance Learning

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Any connected educator has heard buzzwords like flipped classroom, gamification, social-emotional learning (SEL), differentiation, and personalized learning. When I designed the gamification unit, I had no idea the effect it would have. But Ray taught me an invaluable lesson about buzzwords, adaptability, and unintended results.

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6 Websites that Explain Elections

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The first few explain elections in general and the next teach the process through gamification. You can participate in the process incognito (without logging in) or from your iCivics account. website, radio app, podcast. C-Span provides Americans with access to live gavel-to-gavel proceedings of the U.S.

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How Do You Use Technology to Improve Your Learning?

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Among technology tools for teaching and learning, an engaging example of technology as a K-12 learning tool is educational gamification platforms. Students participate in quizzes and challenges, applying knowledge in a gamified context. These platforms, like Kahoot! Thirdly, technology cultivates essential 21st-century skills.