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JULY 20, 2017

We know we still have Google and everything, but posing direct questions to you just made so much more sense. 2017 Equivalent: Most adaptative math programs (IXL Math, Khan Academy, DreamBox) have some gamification element. And if that’s not enough, Netflix has a reboot set for 2019. Get it gumshoes. . Ask Jeeves. Come back, Jeeves.

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eSchool News

JULY 27, 2022

There are a variety of reading and math apps and websites that cater to gamification, and even provide the opportunity for differentiation. Learning A-Z’s Raz Kids , Dreamscapes , and Prodigy English are all free websites/apps that cater to gamification as they encourage practicing reading skills.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 10, 2025

As a fourth-grade teacher, Ive seen how gamification can transform a regular lesson into something my students look forward to. Here are five ways to integrate gamification into your classroom, using tools like Quizizz, Gimkit, Quizlet, and Blooket.

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Edsurge

APRIL 23, 2025

Its a big question one that many students struggle to answer. To address this, innovative career exploration tools such as Pearson Career Explorer leverage gamification and immersive experiences. From the time were kids, were asked, What do you want to be when you grow up?

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eSchool News

MAY 10, 2023

To facilitate effective teaching and learning, modern schools must equip every classroom with interactive touchscreens and utilize gamification techniques. Understanding the Basics of Gamification in Education Gamification means adding interactive gaming elements to processes such as learning. Finally, gamification is more fun.

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eSchool News

JULY 26, 2023

Key points: Gamification can encourage students to take ownership of their learning Discover the different gamified resources one teacher uses to engage students See related article: Are you teaching with Minecraft and Roblox? You should be Gamification is one of the biggest in education trends right now in education.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2023

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. Almost a decade into experiments with gamification, edtech companies are changing the way they approach motivation. Quizizz is embodying this shift. You keep going.

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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

JULY 27, 2020

Related content: 4 essential game-based learning questions. Game-based learning, though, is quite different from gamification. In gamification, game-like features such as badges and points are tacked onto traditional education content. Gamified courses are not games, but legacy products with gaming artifacts.

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eSchool News

APRIL 25, 2024

Here are just a few ideas that have helped me incorporate fun and curiosity into my students’ lessons: Gamification: Gamification is when educators use game mechanics in non-gaming situations to improve student engagement and encourage greater participation. Outdoor discoveries: Never underestimate the power of the great outdoors!

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Related content: 4 essential game-based learning questions. Game-based learning, though, is quite different from gamification. In gamification, game-like features such as badges and points are tacked onto traditional education content. Gamified courses are not games, but legacy products with gaming artifacts.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Key points: Harnessing the power of video games can foster a deeper, more meaningful educational experience 3 ways educators leverage gamification strategies The future of gamification For more news on gaming principles, visit eCN’s Teaching & Learning page Student engagement is vital for any educator throughout the length of a course.

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eSchool News

MAY 26, 2016

Friendly competition can improve focus and drive better results, which is why “gamification” is a hot trend in corporate training and educational circles. A gamification approach is highly effective in getting all students involved in classroom activities and providing educators with data they can use to assess student progress.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The gamification of incivility The concept of gamification has existed on the fringes of educational innovations for many years. EAB, 2023 ) Eighty percent of educators are worried about student engagement. Gallup, 2023 ) Something is broken here. Superintendents see it. Teachers see it. Students see it. So, whats going on?

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The gamification of incivility The concept of gamification has existed on the fringes of educational innovations for many years. Superintendents see it. Teachers see it. Students see it. So, what’s going on? Countless apps and curriculum publishers have tried to “make learning fun” with mixed results. Personalized learning 2.0

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eSchool News

JULY 7, 2023

Key points: Trends change–but great teachers can take trends and transform learning SEL, gamification, and project-based learning are all some of the most popular instructional tools in 2023 See related article: Are you following some of today’s biggest learning trends? Teachers, we’ve made it!

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eSchool News

AUGUST 14, 2024

Worries about using AI for academic help and answering questions led to many discussions on its role in the classroom. Improved personalization, collaboration, and gamification features : AI can customize learning experiences to match each student’s individual needs, preferences, and learning paces.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 12, 2021

For K–12 education, it’s no longer a question of whether online learning is here to stay but, rather, how can we make it better for our teachers and students? The technique of gamification, for example, has led to the simplified tracking of progress and improved interactions…

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eSchool News

APRIL 16, 2024

This discussion aims to navigate through commonly cited concerns from educators, highlighting how each perceived obstacle to integrating AI into classrooms can actually be overcome through applications of the very technology in question.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

They offer possible strategies that students might use that the teacher should be aware of, as well as questions such as “What do you notice?” Game-based and play-based learning Game-based learning is different from gamification. or “What do you wonder?” to spur deeper discussion about the puzzle in front of them.

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eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2024

Examples include small-group brainstorming and “Mini Socratics” (small-group Socratic Seminars), gamification methods giving students points for each component they’ve completed in an assignment, small-group peer reviews where students reflect on each other’s ideas instead of correcting errors, and more.

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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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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Get Your Gamification On. Several years ago, gamification was an emerging trend and even named one of the Horizon Report’s Top 10 things driving educational change. Of course, you don’t need an actual game or app to use elements of gamification in the classroom. Gamification allows teachers and students to connect.

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eSchool News

MARCH 7, 2024

For instance, when prompted with questions such as ‘Were the colonists justified in rebelling against the British?’, Utilizing tools like Google Forms, educators can craft digital scavenger hunts with self-assessing questions, promoting engagement and autonomy in learning.

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Edsurge

MARCH 16, 2021

At some point, gamification was going to be the answer. This week’s episode raises a bigger question: Why does education seem prone to faddism? Teaching is full of fads, big ideas that promise to revolutionize instruction. A few years ago, MOOCs graced the covers of newspapers as a way to bring college to the masses on the cheap.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 26, 2015

The game-based solution rewards students with achievements and badges as they answer questions correctly. The latest research on gamification and learning indicates that students are more likely to learn critical concepts when materials contain incentives and game mechanics.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2023

This is the question we are always asking ourselves and working toward in our professional development for educators and educational leaders. Related : Computer science classes have an equity issue–some NYC educators are trying to change that How robotic gamification helped my elementary students love STEM

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

This begs the question: What’s next for education? 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. What are the projections for edtech? Are they supporting positive student outcomes?

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

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. with low-stakes opinion questions such as, “Hot dogs or Hamburgers?” That was my FIRST A.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 2, 2019

Digital breakouts, which use Google Forms among other tools, represent a type of gamification. Much like the popular physical escape rooms, digital breakouts ask participants to solve puzzles and unlock questions within specified periods of time. . How K–12 School Leaders Can Help Incorporate Gamification.

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OCTOBER 30, 2024

The first few explain elections in general and the next teach the process through gamification. Cast Your Vote is part of former Supreme Court Justice’s Sandra Day O’Connor’s acclaimed gamification of oft-confusing civics processes with the goal of making them understandable to young learners.

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OCTOBER 21, 2024

Active Participation: Using back-channel devices and encouraging questions ensures that students remain engaged and actively involved in their learning process. Flexibility in Structure: Presentation boards can be adapted for various topics and grade levels, making this method versatile and scalable.

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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. Lisa Wills, executive director of curriculum and instruction for Ector County Independent School District (ISD) in Odessa, Texas, answered these questions and more in a 45-minute session at FETC.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Virtual reality may not make it into every classroom in 10 years, but specialized use for job training is not out of the question. They’re bullish on Kahoot-like gamification features and new ways of assessing students, too. (No, No, privacy concerns and online proctoring didn’t come up.)

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Backchannel communication tools like Padlet and Twitter create a collaborative classroom environment where students can ask questions and share ideas in real time. Using avatars instead of personal images encourages student privacy and encourages creativity in digital representation, reinforcing digital citizenship principles.

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AUGUST 14, 2023

Its array of question styles, including multiple choice, true/false, short answer, and fill-in-the-blank, facilitates swift quiz and exam question creation from various document formats such as PDFs, DOCs, and PPTs. The tool tracks students’ progress and adapts the difficulty of questions based on their performance.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 10, 2019

3. Gamification. 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. As a part of experiential learning, gamification boosts not only engagement but also retention level of learners. Then again, not all students thrive on gamification.

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