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3 ways educators leverage gamification strategies

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Here’s how educators across the country are using tools–from Minecraft: Education Edition to Roblox and easy-to-access online resources–to gamify their lessons and help students engage with learning. According to ISTE, “gamification is about transforming the classroom environment and regular activities into a game.”

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NY Times article discusses engagement and gamification

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Last week, the New York Times ran an article on Kahoot, an online quiz system from Norway being played in some schools. The article is well worth reading for its smart discussion of “engagement” and “gamification.”. The article, by NY Times reporter Natasha Singer, also made mention of Ascend Math.

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Edtech integration, student engagement are top goals for new school year

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The survey of more than 1,100 educators from across North America highlights back-to-school excitement, challenges, student engagement, and technology usage. As educators welcome students back to their classrooms for the 2023-2024 school year, they are continuing to embrace education technology.

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Metaverse Education: What’s Next for Virtual Learning?

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These types of virtual platforms are part of what is known as the gamification of learning, which is the use of gaming elements to improve student engagement and overall enjoyment. Not all virtual or metaverse platforms are focused on gamification, though. 2) Relatable to Modern Students (Digital Natives) .

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How to Use Esports to Improve Student Performance

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However, to get the most out of esports clubs, schools and other institutions need to work with students to develop these skills, rather than leaving them to their own devices. In this article, we will take a more in-depth look at five specific goals for improving performance outcomes for students.

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The Top 5 AI Quiz Builder Tools That Can Transform Your Classroom and Their Benefits

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A classroom where healthy competition motivates students to study and collaborate. This article will explore the top 5 AI quiz builder tools poised to turn classrooms into centers of excitement, growth, and possibility. A classroom where instant feedback and adaptive difficulty foster rapid growth and retention.

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Friday 5: Teaching strategies for classroom success

eSchool News

Various types of learning strategies are needed to boost student engagement and bring it to its highest levels. According to the Van Andel Institute for Education, every teacher hopes to ignite, empower, and engage the students who walk through their classroom door. What is the most effective method of teaching?