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Reflections on 50 years of Game-Based Learning (Part 2)

Edsurge

Just as damning, most computer “games” that have entered the classroom hardly differ from typical classroom instruction, reinforcing basic skills through repetition and tightly tied to assessment systems. But the third generation of the learning games movement is still very young. COVID has only accelerated this trend.

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Where Schools Need to Focus Their Ed Tech Efforts

EdTech Magazine

The market for educational technology solutions is massive, with numerous gadgets and programs to choose from. . A pervasive issue among K–12 districts is administrators going for the newest products without much knowledge of what problems those technologies address and whether they actually work. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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5 of the biggest education trends in 2024

eSchool News

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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How an LMS can help teachers keep older students engaged

Neo LMS

This can come in various shapes and forms, but education technology will always be in the mix. So let’s explore how teachers can harness edtech resources, with a focus on school learning management systems, to maximize their limited time and supplies, while also delivering a more engaging, personalized experience for middle school students.

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Bethany Petty: Using Edtech to Enhance Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

Education technology must enhance learning. Today’s guest, Bethany Petty gives us pointers and shares a common pitfall of those implementing new technology in the classroom. Using Edtech to Enhance Learning. Vicki: Using technology to enhance learning. So, we use technology to engage our students?

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21 Top Professional Development Topics For Teachers Now

The CoolCatTeacher

Even when connecting at a distance instead of in person, we can all benefit from learning some skills to connect with students on an emotional level, even while delivering classroom instruction. Online Assessment. Assessment must respect learners, provide actionable feedback, and motivate. Look at this course.

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

Neo LMS

If e-learning came to life as a method to augment face-to-face learning, it is now an approach to education that is bigger than the traditional method it was meant to support. Top e-learning trends to keep an eye on in 2020. Game-based learning. Which brings us to… Social and emotional learning.

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