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

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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. Making games cultivates a range of hard skills (e.g.

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Top 5 new EdTech tools that you might use in your university

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Most people don’t consider education technology to be such an important industry, but it’s actually gigantic. According to the report, the EdTech industry will reach a global value of $252 billion by 2020. The change already delivers extraordinary results and 96% of teachers claim that EdTech increases student engagement in learning.

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5 of the biggest education trends in 2024

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The education industry has witnessed a rapid evolution in recent years , marked by new ideas and emerging technologies. In 2024, this momentum will continue, bringing forth new edtech, innovative teaching approaches, and inspiring learning spaces.

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CUE 2018: 5 Steps to Create More Accessible, Personalized Professional Development

EdTech Magazine

Teachers have a lot on their plates, and they often felt like the technology coaches were just adding more to their plates,” said Denise Douglas, the district’s educational technology coordinator, in a March 16 session at the Spring CUE 2018 conference. SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks!

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Microsoft Unveils New Tech to Create Personalized, Immersive Education

EdTech Magazine

“[The updates] reflect a lot of the things that we’re hearing directly from students and educators about not only how they’re using technology in the classroom, but things they are looking to do,” says Anthony Salcito, Microsoft’s vice president for worldwide education. Office 365 Updates Drive Personalized Learning. Content Subtype.

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The Edtech World is a ‘Swamp of Gimmicks’—and Here’s How We Can Drain It

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On November 20, a controversial article came out with a quote from Tom Bennett, Director of London-based ResearchEd , regarding Minecraft , a game that has been highly regarded by a growing number of educators for its potential in empowering students with 21st century skills. Did he just?! Now, let me be clear.

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8 LMS features that support student autonomy in the classroom and beyond

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Today’s educational technology makes it easier to support student autonomy in the classroom and beyond it. One of the most popular tools that achieve this goal is the learning management system (LMS). Learn how your school LMS can empower students and help them become efficient autonomous learners. . Flipped classes.

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