Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 13, 2024

Here are twelve recommended by the Ask a Tech Teacher team: 12 Innovative Digital Tools to Engage High School Students In the ever-evolving landscape of education, keeping students engaged can be a challenge. From virtual reality field trips to interactive quizzing platforms, these 12 tools offer diverse ways to bring lessons to life.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

It is now available for free, here on Ask a Tech Teacher: Summary 18 essential digital tools for classrooms, emphasizing their impact on modern education. Online Quizzes: Provide fun and quick assessments. It is now available for free to Ask a Tech Teacher subscribers. Avatars: Promote digital citizenship and privacy.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 14, 2023

Tools like Siri, Alexa, ChatGPT, and a plethora of apps seem perfect for handling the repetitive and time-consuming aspects of education that take teachers away from the core of most lessons that require critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving. What makes Riddle noteworthy is its emphasis on visual and interactive elements.

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eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2016

Moodle for School has been created specifically for schools and educational settings with features that let educators set gamification goals and keep track of attendance. A separate module turns quizzes into games for students. A range of popular plugins including video-conferencing and gamification tools.

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Gamification Quizzes Schools Language 144

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. But Ray taught me an invaluable lesson about buzzwords, adaptability, and unintended results.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 14, 2024

6 Key trends in education to be looking at, from the Ask a Tech Teacher team: Key Digital Innovations for Today’s Education Professionals The digital transformation is underway, and while its impact on society is undeniable, education is among the most disproportionately affected areas.

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Gamification Hybrid Learning Education Motivation 167

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 28, 2022

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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Gamification Quizzes Learning Styles Knowledge 167

Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 4, 2016

The first five explain elections in general and the next three 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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Gamification Quizzes Participation Learning Styles 140

Edsurge

JULY 24, 2018

It featured colorful photos of students using clickers and quotes from teachers who were thrilled with students’ newfound enthusiasm in class. 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.,

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Science Feedback Gamification Learning 165

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 22, 2024

Here are three from the Ask a Tech Teacher team: 3 Creative Teaching Resources That Save You Time and Money Educators are increasingly expected to do more with less – ensuring that the next generation gets the quality of teaching they deserve while keeping budgets in check and making up for shortfalls in classroom resource availability.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Tools like learning management systems (LMS), educational apps, and gamified platforms allow teachers to differentiate instruction, providing students with content tailored to their needs and pace. Teachers can create and manage assignments, distribute resources, and provide real-time feedback to students.

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Educational Technologies Technology Education Quizzes 130

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Teachers use document cameras for live demonstrations, clickers for instant feedback, and 3D printers for hands-on projects. Other tools teachers use in the classroom include formative assessment tools like Socrative to gauge student understanding in real-time.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 22, 2023

Teachers have long sought intuitive methods to teach fractions that are less frustrating than worksheets and more effective than rote drills. It’s an example of how gamification is ideal for encouraging learners , especially those studying remotely. It presents fractions in a colorful, engaging style that makes learning fun!

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Math Gamification Quizzes Skills 147

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

To embed quizzes in these resources efficiently, the company uses natural language processing algorithms. But it relies on technology, not human teachers, to personalize which pieces students see. Duolingo supplements these personal motivations by building gamification techniques into its lessons.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Online platforms and learning management systems are other examples of technologies that improve student learning and enable teachers to share resources, assignments, and feedback seamlessly. And often, free tech tools for teachers do a great job of achieving learning objectives.

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Technology Teaching Learning Quizzes 130

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 7, 2023

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.” Acknowledging how specific actions changed the student perception of a course creates a narrative of my growth as a teacher. All rights reserved.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

The first five explain elections in general and the next three 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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Gamification Quizzes Learning Styles Participation 98

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 7, 2023

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.” Acknowledging how specific actions changed the student perception of a course creates a narrative of my growth as a teacher. All rights reserved.

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Course Evaluations Evaluation Gamification Lecturing 110

Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 29, 2016

Teachers don’t lecture from the front of the classroom. Now, teachers expect students to engage: be part of the solution, not a passive recipient of the process. It’s more like the games students love than the tests and quizzes traditionally taken at school. Education has changed. Does this sound boring?

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Quizzes Learning Gamification Critical Thinking 94

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Classroom learning is the fundamental mode of education where students gather in a physical space under the guidance of a teacher or instructor to engage in structured learning activities. Another example is the use of educational games or quizzes to reinforce concepts and assess understanding. What is classroom learning?

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k12 Online Schools

APRIL 22, 2025

Teachers appear through screens. Modes of Instruction Synchronous Learning: Students attend live virtual classes at scheduled times, engaging directly with teachers and peers. Incorporate Gamification Techniques Gamification involves applying game elements to non-game contexts, like schoolwork.

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k12 Online Schools

MAY 9, 2025

Why It Works Gamification works because it introduces immediate feedback and visible progress, two elements that keep learners engaged. Real School Example One middle school teacher at K12 Schools designed a Grammar Quest for English class. Recommended Tools Kahoot and Quizizz: Great for quizzes that feel like competitive games.

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Schools Motivation Gamification Essay 52

k12 Online Schools

APRIL 23, 2025

Set Clear Academic Goals (Daily, Weekly, Long-Term) Without hallway reminders or in-person encouragement from teachers, students can drift aimlessly. This could take the form of self-quizzing, writing a summary from memory, or explaining the concept aloud to someone else. Goal-setting provides direction and motivation.

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