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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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How to weave video game principles into the classroom

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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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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. Worries about using AI for academic help and answering questions led to many discussions on its role in the classroom. The more important question is, when will these tools become ubiquitous in schools?

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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. The tool tracks students’ progress and adapts the difficulty of questions based on their performance.

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Game On: Teachers Should Continue to Gamify Classrooms

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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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18 Digital Tool Musts in the Classroom — a Video

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