eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2016

Believe it or not, writing is a natural fit for gamification techniques. Have you ever thought about teaching writing through games? It’s a great strategy that helps students overcome the lack of motivation they have regarding writing assignments. I know how fun writing can be, so I found a way to turn it into a game.

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JANUARY 17, 2025

How to use Digital Quick Writes This video is from a series I taught for school districts. It is now available for free, here on Ask a Tech Teacher: summarized by NoteGPT Summary In this video, Jacqui Murray discusses the concept of quick writes as a dynamic and engaging way to teach writing in the classroom.

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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.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 26, 2015

myON introduces new user interfaces and experiences for students and faculty, new writing tools and updated reporting features. myON introduces new user interfaces and experiences for students and faculty, new writing tools and updated reporting features. We are extremely excited to launch myON 3.0” said myON President Todd Brekhus.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Many times, shy students find it easier to express themselves in writing versus verbally. Gamification also adds an element of fun to the learning process, making the classroom experience more enjoyable for all students. and Quizlet , or educational games aligned with the curriculum, can turn lessons into engaging experiences.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Story coding involves using computer programming to retell stories–students might summarize a story, write original stories, or use programming to create alternative endings to well-known stories. Educators have found a solution to this problem: gamification. These games make learning code both fun and engaging for kids.

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eSchool News

JUNE 13, 2022

“This is a perfect merger of capabilities,” says Al Noyes, CEO of Walch, “Walch brings a platform that has been used for over 50 years and now we are adding the engagement applications for reading and writing in the classroom.” The company provides a competitive writing platform that can be integrated into a variety of curriculum.

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eSchool News

MARCH 23, 2023

Paper provides an unlimited, on-demand Educational Support System (ESS) that includes 1:1 virtual tutoring, a Review Center for writing assignments, MajorClarity college and career support, Paper Reading, and Paper Missions —a math gamification tool to hone essential skills.

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APRIL 27, 2017

Ask a Tech Teacher guest blogger, Karen Dikson, has put together a collection of online gamified sites that will help your students with their writing: You think the textbooks for today’s generations of students are way more interesting than the once you had? Well, organize a quiz and write the results on the board. Ask your students.

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eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2016

Courses for kids should incorporate some element of gamification to keep them engaged. Students should be writing actual code, not just dragging and dropping. To keep kids engaged, they need to start writing real code very quickly. Look for courses that were designed specifically for children and teens.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

These real-time insights ensure students work on the specific skills they need to develop, whether it’s phonics, reading comprehension, vocabulary, or writing. Gamification, interactive exercises, and multimedia resources can capture students’ attention and keep them motivated to practice literacy skills.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

When students can touch things and interact, as opposed to watching a teacher write notes on a chalkboard and copying it into their notebooks, test scores improve. Interactive technologies have the capacity to create emotionally resonant experiences, whether through gamification, simulations, or immersive storytelling.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

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. AI will become a powerful tool for writers, especially those learning to write and facing writer’s block.

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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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MAY 14, 2024

Gamification Dry subject matter coupled with decreasing attention spans means traditional teaching approaches are becoming less effective. Gamification in the classroom can take on various forms. These include writing and adapting lesson plans, forming and updating schedules, and creating student assessment reports.

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

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JUNE 26, 2023

Today, students have a handy tool up their sleeves: the Edubirdie writing service. This content writing service is a lifesaver for students who need help with their research paper on nursing or different coursework about any other topic. And let’s not forget about gamification!

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Edsurge

APRIL 8, 2019

Gamification—adding game-like elements to non-game contexts—can be an ideal way to teach keyboarding skills. No longer focused on how we’re writing, we can now worry about what we’re writing. No longer focused on how we’re writing, we can now worry about what we’re writing—and hopefully produce something worth reading.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Educational innovators might: Write a book - publish on Kindle or iTunes. Michael Matera, a 6th grade world history teacher in Milwaukee, used his expertise in gamification to write a top selling book, Explore Like a Pirate. I’m the gamification guy,' come talk to me. Create lesson plans - sell on TeacherPayTeachers.

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Edsurge

JULY 24, 2018

The article focused on how clickers could help boost engagement and gamification in the classroom. If they’re writing down a quick response to a prompt before pairing up, they’re using retrieval practice. and give them one minute to write down what they can remember. and give them one minute to write down what they can remember.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 31, 2017

Considering these points will help the reader to better understand the author’s purpose or motivation for writing. The idea of gamification, or learning academic content through game elements, is one way to try to increase student interest in and retention of ideas concerning this topic.

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eSchool News

JULY 15, 2016

5 ways to gamify writing in the classroom. Believe it or not, writing is a natural fit for gamification techniques. Top BYOD tools for the Common Core classroom. With just 4 categories and less than a dozen tools, educators can hit a lot of Common Core standards.

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JUNE 13, 2018

Gamification in a virtual classroom. Gamification in a virtual classroom. Gamification is one of the best methods to increase online peer connectivity and social learning. She writes about online learning and educational technology. These LMSs may have the following features: Virtual Classroom + e-Breakout rooms.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

But those webtools exemplify where the gamification of education started. More on SAMR and Gamification. 5 Resources to Gamify Student Writing. The first thing most teachers think about when discussing gamified learning is the online math games kids play. Maybe Vocabulary.com and its spelling games come to mind next.

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eSchool News

JUNE 26, 2023

on behalf of CDWG Best Science Instructional Solution for Grades PK–8 BrainPOP Science, BrainPOP Best Science Instructional Solution for Grades 9–12 ExploreLearning Gizmos, ExploreLearning Best Science of Reading/Foundational Skills Solution Amira Learning, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Best Social Sciences/Studies Instructional Solution U.S.

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OCTOBER 16, 2023

We started talking about gamification and how we could use games in a different way, a more developmental way. That is a great writing and thinking tool. But I would tell my students, We will learn from this. What can we do better next time? In 2018, I attended a workshop where I talked with a game-app developer.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 22, 2018

BreakoutEDU is a physical game platform, requiring a significant amount of planning and manual configuration—setting combinations locks, writing clues on hint cards, hiding clues around the classroom—and then supervising the activity as the teams go about their game play.

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MAY 22, 2024

And since gamification of learning can boost student performance by almost 90% , it’s a particularly impactful choice. Students can write on these with dry-erase markers and wipe them clean easily. : Transform assessments into fun learning games with Kahoot!

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eSchool News

MAY 16, 2023

on behalf of CDWG Best Science Instructional Solution for Grades PK–8 STEMscopes Science, Accelerate Learning Inc. on behalf of CDWG Best Science Instructional Solution for Grades PK–8 STEMscopes Science, Accelerate Learning Inc.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Harness the power of peer-to-peer book recommendations and gamification to motivate your students to read more every day. Bookopolis harnesses that power by offering students a social reading community, where they can share book recommendations, write book reviews, and more. Bookopolis. Whooo’s Reading. Aesop’s Quest.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2018

Gamification —borrowing the motivating principles from games and applying them to a non-game setting—can rewire and bolster social dynamics in the classroom when properly implemented. Here are some key insights we’ve gathered about the ways video games foster learning: 1. When a kid fails in a game, “game over” doesn’t mean they stop playing.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

A slate of brand-new mini lessons for grades 6-12 within Writable , HMH’s guided writing practice solution known for strong scaffolding support, which will offer guided practice of a specific skill.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Write a reflection summarizing the major themes and their content. That comment did not appear once since I began writing notes on my slides in real time.” Her teaching interests include classroom gamification, ungrading, and project-based learning. Or, “previously, students questioned my knowledge.

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Edsurge

JULY 2, 2018

They were asking me so much that I decided to write a persuasive essay on why we should find better tools for learning math in our classroom. Many of these programs are designed using gamification techniques. Their addiction to this personalized learning tool made my argument both a high-interest and controversial topic.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Write a reflection summarizing the major themes and their content. That comment did not appear once since I began writing notes on my slides in real time.” Her teaching interests include classroom gamification, ungrading, and project-based learning. Or, “previously, students questioned my knowledge.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Wikipedia defines “gamification” as: “an educational approach to motivate students to learn by using video game design and game elements in learning environments. While coding is not required, Stencyl does offer an advanced edition for Power coders who wish to write their own code. Gamification lesson plan.

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Faculty Focus

APRIL 8, 2025

AI comes in various forms from generative AI to gamification to chatbots to adaptive learning platforms amidst other formats. Clearly, AI offers many benefits as it can drive efficiency, creativity, and innovation.

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