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Gamification tools that increase student engagement

eSchool News

There are a variety of reading and math apps and websites that cater to gamification, and even provide the opportunity for differentiation. Learning A-Z’s Raz Kids , Dreamscapes , and Prodigy English are all free websites/apps that cater to gamification as they encourage practicing reading skills.

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Connecting with students in the online classroom

Neo LMS

One of the biggest hurdles you can face as a teacher is keeping your students engaged and interested. So, what can you do to connect with students in the online classroom? Read more: Top benefits gamification can bring to the classroom. When they’re at home behind a computer screen, that’s an even more difficult task.

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

Neo LMS

The change already delivers extraordinary results and 96% of teachers claim that EdTech increases student engagement in learning. Modern educators know this very well, so they’ve come up with many different ways to incorporate gamification elements into the everyday classroom environment. 5 New EdTech tools to watch.

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10 Popular Educational Trends and What You Need to Know

Waterford

Genius Hour is a fairly new educational technique that allows students to work on self-paced and self-chosen projects for an hour each day.[5] 5] This encourages students to practice their creativity and independent thinking skills, and they can also develop a genuine love of learning. Gamification. Digital Citizenship.

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Strategies for Motivating Students: Start with Intrinsic Motivation

Waterford

1] In part, this is because online learning often involves some level of independence—and independent learning is also linked to motivated students.[12] And finally, gamification can have an engaging place in the classroom if intrinsic motivation is prioritized.[4] Five Key Ingredients for Improving Student Motivation.

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Dave Burgess Talks Student Engagement #MondayMotivation #tlap

The CoolCatTeacher

In my opinion, this artisanal craft of “hooking in” or “engaging” our students into a topic is best captured in Dave Burgess’ best-selling book, Teach Like a Pirate. Dave is giving away books to 3 (three) lucky reviewers of this show! Listen Now. See the list below. Thanks, Dave.

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5 ways to teach like a pirate

eSchool News

As teachers strive to adapt their instructional methods to nurture student curiosity and drive deeper student engagement, the principles outlined in Teach Like A Pirate offer valuable insights. In his book, Burgess emphasizes the importance of Passion, Immersion, Rapport, Ask/Analyze, Transform, and Enthusiasm (P.I.R.A.T.E.)