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Reflections on 50 years of Game-Based Learning (Part 3)

Edsurge

More than 50 years after Don Rawitsch introduced Oregon Trail in his eighth grade class, the debate continues : Can games become a legitimate tool for learning? Proponents of game-based learning have good reason to be optimistic—but also cautious. Audience engagement poses another conundrum.

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High School and Personalized Learning

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Another way in which learning has evolved Another benefit of adaptative learning is that students don’t fear getting help anymore. Furthermore, with VR technology, students can experience interactive and immersive learning experiences. VR adds a whole new dimension to learning that is both exciting and educational.

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How an LMS can help teachers keep older students engaged

Neo LMS

An LMS that supports self-paced learning offers students some degree of agency over their own learning process, thus meeting the needs of both high achievers and those who simply need more time to understand a part of a lesson. Game-based learning. Read more: Why students love a game-based learning experience.

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The Future of eLearning - 10 Trends To Be Aware Of

ViewSonic Education

Adaptive Learning. Adaptive learning is a style of education where resources, activities, projects, and assignments are tailored to each student’s individual needs. Social Learning. Referred to as gamification, or game-based learning, this facet of eLearning attempts to make education fun!

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With Eyes on Asia, Kidaptive Raises $19.1M to Grow Its ‘Invisible’ Adaptive Learning Platform

Edsurge

Once known for a learning game, the Redwood City, Calif.-based based company now touts itself as a provider of adaptive-learning technologies for educational content providers. But those days of designing games and content may be over. The company’s Adaptive Learning Platform works in a number of ways.

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5 of the biggest education trends in 2024

eSchool News

Nontraditional learning models: Microschools, microlearning, game-based learning, and more! Several nontraditional learning models have emerged over the past few years, but we predict that 2024 will see a significant shift as more learners than ever commit to these unconventional learning approaches.

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Top e-learning trends to keep an eye on in 2020

Neo LMS

Game-based learning. Leveraging gamification and game-based learning is also not new; it’s probably one of the oldest trends actually. Educational institutions of all types and sizes are making use of gamification to create intangible incentives that drive successful learning results.

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