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Will gamification replace paper tests?

eSchool News

Even elementary school students can struggle with fear and performance anxiety on standardized tests. No surprise, then, that teachers and schools are increasingly rethinking their assessment methods, seeking ways to evaluate student performance without causing undue stress. So, what does gamification involve?

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Why gamification works [Part 2]

Neo LMS

In my last blog we started discussing the “why” of gamification , with a specific focus on the nature of motivation, lensed through one broadly held theory of motivation called Self-Determination Theory (SDT), not to be confused at this point with self-directed learning. Gamification and online learning environments.

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How robotic gamification helped my elementary students love STEM

eSchool News

Educators have found a solution to this problem: gamification. Consequently, on a recent benchmark assessment, students made significant growth within that domain, which is typically seen at the end of the school year after that unit is taught. Educators should let students experience both block-based and text-based coding.

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10 Awesome Courses To Improve Your Online Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

2 – Designing Online Assessments As you assess learning online, you’ll want to use the research-based best practices for online assessments. Feedback using your formative and summative assessment tools is also essential. Check out Designing Online Assessments for Students — a course that can help you in this area.

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5 ways to teach like a pirate

eSchool News

However, studies suggest that a significant percentage of students feel disengaged in their learning, posing a challenge for educators. Here, we explore five effective hooks I’ve shared with the educators I support that are inspired by the book, along with specific examples of their implementation: 1.

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5 Tech tools every student should have

Neo LMS

But technology can be an incredibly useful educational tool for students of all ages, even young elementary-level learners. It can help them improve their skills, knowledge, and overall educational experience. So parents, guardians, and educators must provide edtech to ensure all students have access to the tools they need. .

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21 Top Professional Development Topics For Teachers Now

The CoolCatTeacher

This summer, educators need to get some rest so that we can be our best. As I look ahead to this summer and listen to educators, here are 21 hot topics that I think we should consider including in our summer PD. We have to relate to educate. From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter.

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