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5 ways to integrate gamification into your classroom

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As a fourth-grade teacher, Ive seen how gamification can transform a regular lesson into something my students look forward to. “Games are among childrens favorite activities, especially for primary school students. Quizizz: Turn assessments into fun competitions Quizizz is my top choice for a gamification platform.

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

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CoCo is still in its beta phase, being tested out by educators from 65 different countries. 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. A softer, more nuanced form of gamification is on the rise.

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Gamifying math and beating the summer slide

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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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Skibidi anarchy: Post-pandemic classroom technology

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Everywhere you look, the data backs it up: Eighty-one percent of superintendents agree that student behavioral concerns are worse now than before the pandemic, with 35 percent saying the situation has gotten significantly worse. ( EAB, 2023 ) Eighty percent of educators are worried about student engagement. Students see it.

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Skibidi anarchy: The role of technology in post-pandemic classrooms

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Students see it. The gamification of incivility The concept of gamification has existed on the fringes of educational innovations for many years. Let’s be up front about the fact that student engagement requires more than edtech tools. Teachers are ultimately the key to resurrecting student engagement levels.

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How to choose the right digital courses for your students

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Understanding your goals helps in prioritizing features that are essential for achieving desired outcomes, such as improving student engagement or accommodating diverse learning needs. Students learn differently and are unique, with varying interests and academic needs, and a comprehensive digital curriculum should reflect that.

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Engaging the reluctant reader: Benefits of gamified learning in literacy education

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Similar to how video game players repeatedly try to overcome obstacles, students in gamified environments can attempt literacy learning tasks multiple times without feeling embarrassed. Research shows that gamification encourages students to fail and reattempt learning tasks without embarrassment.

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