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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SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Online Quizzes: Provide fun and quick assessments. Backchannel communication tools like Padlet and Twitter create a collaborative classroom environment where students can ask questions and share ideas in real time. Class Calendars: Keep students organized and informed. Class Websites: Centralize classroom resources and communication.

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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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OCTOBER 28, 2022

The first few explain elections in general and the next teach the process through gamification. Choose the questions to be asked in a presidential debate and then listen to both candidate responses. website, radio app, podcast. C-Span provides Americans with access to live gavel-to-gavel proceedings of the U.S. Cast Your Vote.

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Edsurge

MARCH 11, 2019

Bruce Robertson Technology makes it easy to send out reminders, administer quizzes and offer immediate feedback. Experiment with gamification Robertson is now exploring the use of gamification—creating a set of modules that students will complete to unlock the next level of modules—as is common in video games.

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Edsurge

JULY 24, 2018

The article focused on how clickers could help boost engagement and gamification in the classroom. quizzes, clickers and flashcards), rather than cramming information into students heads (e.g., It featured colorful photos of students using clickers and quotes from teachers who were thrilled with students’ newfound enthusiasm in class.

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OCTOBER 4, 2016

The first five explain elections in general and the next three teach the process through gamification. Choose the questions to be asked in a presidential debate and then listen to both candidate responses. website, radio app, podcast. C-Span provides American’s access to the live gavel-to-gavel proceedings of the U.S.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

That’s the kind of question asked by researchers who study motivation. To embed quizzes in these resources efficiently, the company uses natural language processing algorithms. Duolingo supplements these personal motivations by building gamification techniques into its lessons. “We can’t teach them if they don’t come back.”

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

It also supports collaborative learning, as students can work on group projects within shared documents, participate in discussion threads, and ask questions directly within the class stream. Questions are displayed with multiple-choice answers, and students must respond within a set time limit. Educational games like Kahoot!

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Students in smaller classes often feel more comfortable asking questions and engaging in discussions, fostering a collaborative learning environment. Regular feedback loops, like short quizzes or reflective journals, can also help instructors gauge understanding and adapt their teaching as needed.

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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. Take positive student comments as evidence of this improvement—for example, “eight students commented favorably that when I added weekly quizzes they felt more prepared for exams.” Or, “previously, students questioned my knowledge.

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Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Students in smaller classes often feel more comfortable asking questions and engaging in discussions, fostering a collaborative learning environment. Regular feedback loops, like short quizzes or reflective journals, can also help instructors gauge understanding and adapt their teaching as needed.

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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. Take positive student comments as evidence of this improvement—for example, “eight students commented favorably that when I added weekly quizzes they felt more prepared for exams.” Or, “previously, students questioned my knowledge.

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eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

These sessions often encourage active participation, enabling students to ask questions, share insights, and collaborate with peers. Another example is inquiry-based learning, where students investigate questions, problems, or scenarios to deepen their understanding of a topic. Classroom learning offers several distinct advantages.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2016

The first five explain elections in general and the next three teach the process through gamification. Choose the questions to be asked in a presidential debate and then listen to both candidate responses. website, radio app, podcast. C-Span provides American’s access to the live gavel-to-gavel proceedings of the U.S.

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JANUARY 29, 2016

Using a gameshow format, students compete against classmates, themselves (in Ghost Mode), or any student group around the world, to answer questions based on a specific theme. It’s more like the games students love than the tests and quizzes traditionally taken at school. Kahoot is simple to use. Insider Tips.

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 22, 2025

But while the logistics of this new model are increasingly familiar, one question continues to surface: How do we keep children engaged, motivated, and joyful in a virtual learning environment? Incorporate Gamification Techniques Gamification involves applying game elements to non-game contexts, like schoolwork.

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 23, 2025

At the end of each week, ask simple reflection questions: What went well? This could take the form of self-quizzing, writing a summary from memory, or explaining the concept aloud to someone else. Gamification adds fun and engagement to routine study activities. What was tough? What can I do better next time?

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