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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. With numerous programming languages available, it can take time to pick a starting point.

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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

Technology not only engages students but also offers opportunities for alternative assessments that encourage creativity and individuality. By incorporating alternative assessment formats, students can demonstrate their understanding in unique ways. Students could try to guess who they will be meeting with or where they are from.

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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 allows educators to make interactive lessons utilizing active learning, formative assessments, retrieval practices, and more. The key to using edtech appropriately is to do so under supervision. .

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21 Top Professional Development Topics For Teachers Now

The CoolCatTeacher

Relationship over reproach: Fostering resilience by embracing a trauma-informed approach to elementary education. SEL Courses Assessment Strategies for SEL In this course, you’ll get up to speed on current practices in SEL, including the history and legislation that has propelled it to the forefront of our educational focus.

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