EdNews Daily

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Today, both adults and children are often engaged in studies through game-based learning and gamification mechanics such as points, leaderboards, progression, and others. Read this article to learn how to adapt gamification to younger minds. Let them “play,” but not game.

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Edsurge

MARCH 6, 2017

A great deal of initial research exists about blended learning techniques such as game-based learning, but adoption has stalled because of a lack of scalable, practical techniques that have also proven effective. Enders Game by Orson Scott Card—A novel that conceptualizes a variety of game-based learning mechanics.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 16, 2022

The harsh reality of classroom life is that students and teachers both report lower motivation and morale right now. Games can help us! SEL games can help you teach social-emotional learning skills and life skills. Today’s expert, Dr. Matthew Farber , gives us an interesting twist on games by integrating them with SEL.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 15, 2022

To engage students, we need tools that work well regardless of where learning is taking place — hybrid, virtual or in-person. It has been a favorite for five years in my classroom. Genially is a versatile and interactive platform that can be used to create so many different projects and things you would want for your classroom.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 28, 2022

Student autonomy in the classroom is essential for efficient learning. Students need to be able to learn at their own pace to better grasp and retain information Self-paced, personalized learning allows them to gradually accumulate knowledge and competencies according to their needs and level. . Flipped classes.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 30, 2020

Heather Marrs shares how to get started with gamifying your classroom From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter How could you take your whole elementary classroom year and gamify it? What if everything students learn could gain them XP (experience points?)

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

You can gamify your classroom. Sixth-grade teacher Jessica Gordon@ 1337teach gives us tips, ideas, and links for how to gamify our classrooms now. Game based learning can be simple and free. Jessica Gordon , 6th grade teacher from Missouri gives us simple tips to gamify our classrooms. Listen now.

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Edsurge

MAY 10, 2021

Games can be particularly effective for engaging learners, promoting active participation and motivating students, both in and outside of the classroom. Educators have long used games to promote learning and deepen student understanding of subject matter. Arpit Jain This was the impetus for SplashLearn.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 20, 2017

Because great teachers know that children learn best when playing, so they include gamification techniques in their lessons. 4 Reasons to gamify your classroom. All this results in a richer, more engaging learning experience. When children learn through play they learn better. If you haven’t already.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 18, 2016

Every Classroom Matters Episode 204 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Game mechanics are elements of gaming that you can design into your lesson plans to engage learners. Teacher Michael Matera shows us how to use them. What is purpose-driven learning ?

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Isabella Liu is a science teacher in Hong Kong who is using technology with her grade 6-12 classrooms. From augmented reality to game-based learning and online portfolios, she has a variety of ideas to share about how she amps up her science teaching with technology. Creating Elementary Portfolios with SeeSaw.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2024

As students build familiarity with generative AI, teachers will need to explore diverse ways to adopt this technology in the classroom. Professional development will act as a valuable support for teachers as they navigate AI tools and ethics in their classroom.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 15, 2020

Blended Learning In my opinion, the best 21st-century classrooms are “bricks” and “clicks,” blending together the best of face-to-face and online. Blended learning is not new. Blended Learning Classrooms are made of “bricks’ and “clicks” and every teacher should be ready. Learn How 2.

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Shake Up Learning

JULY 23, 2019

The post Power Up Your Classroom with Game Play [interview with Cate Tolnai and Lindsay Blass] – SULS022 appeared first on Shake Up Learning. In this episode, I got to talk to Cate Tolnai and Lindsey Blass about their new book Power Up Your Classroom ! Join the Google Classroom Master Class. Click To Tweet.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 16, 2022

And when you’re ready, consider how to bring your passions (and your students’) into the classroom with passion projects and student interest projects. As you do, consider how to bring these types of interests into your classroom. Personal interests engage students in learning. PD Connection. PD Connection.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

How Video Games Have Mastered Learning Engagement Terry Heick Agreeing on how to best establish what a learner understands isn’t simple — if for no other reason than understanding isn’t simple. The post 10 Strategies To Design Your Classroom More Like A Video Game appeared first on TeachThought.

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Technology Tidbits

MARCH 17, 2014

This is going to be one of my most ambitious posts yet, as I have curated a gigantic list of my favorite sites/apps for Game Based Learning (a.k.a Gamification). I''ve done posts on educational iOS Apps and Educational Online Games but I have never combined the two and curated a list that specifically deals w/ GBL.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 3, 2021

Courses about Student Mental Health Strategies for Addressing Student Anxiety With the strategies and interventions you learn in this course, you will be able to create a classroom environment where students can successfully cope with stressors and instead focus on learning. How to Reach Students Who Have Experienced Trauma.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

AUGUST 16, 2018

10 Strategies To Make Learning Feel More Like A Game by TeachThought Staff We’ve talked about gamification quite a bit, which is different than game-based learning, if you’ll recall. Making your classroom work like a game may not be […].

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EdTechSandyK

MARCH 6, 2013

Learning is a deep challenge. How do we approach game development and what role does it have in learning? Play is fundamental to how we learn. How to make them work in education is the question. What process are you seeking to support and where does a game fit in the process? Schools are messy.

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Graphite Blog

MAY 26, 2022

Every game has learning potential, from small games made for classrooms to big blockbusters made to be enjoyed at home. Sure, the games made for in-school learning are the easiest to implement (and to convince administrators to buy!); Start with the games your students (or you!) already like playing.

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Prodigy

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Let’s assume you already know the “whys” behind gamification in education: why it works, why it’s backed by research, and why so many teachers love it. Now, let’s focus on the next step: how to gamify your classroom. The post 5 Easy Steps for Gamification in Education appeared first on Prodigy Blog.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

JULY 12, 2015

6 Factors Of Gamification That Changes Students. As a student, I got to learn more about the power of ‘gamifying’ something, and what effect it had on learners. Gamification is about transforming the environment and regular activities into a kind of game. Gamification is about collaboration and teamwork.

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Edsurge

MAY 9, 2023

. — Deepak Cheenath That puts CoCo’s strategies to keep students engaged or motivated to learn at complete odds with what many edtech companies have been trying to do to teach literacy or STEM — mimic online games like Robolox or Minecraft that children spend hours immersed in outside of school. Quizizz is embodying this shift.

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Buncee

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Gaming can be entertaining and can make learning fun at the same time! Game-based learning and gamification is a trend that has been implemented in many settings, including education, work place training, and social media. Meet the author.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JUNE 29, 2015

ECM 155: EdGaming expert Kae Novak tells us how to find good learning games for kids. Stop telling kids that every game is fun. The word “game” doesn’t make learning great. Games shouldn’t be worksheets with points. There’s research behind good games. Some stink.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

JUNE 27, 2019

The tech-savvy millennial generation has literally grown up with technology and traditional classroom settings can no longer satisfy their curiosity for knowledge and information. Thus, with digital technology, students can learn at their own pace, try out various activities and learn by doing.

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MIND Research Institute

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Further Reading: Game-based Learning vs Gamification: What's the Difference? The Neuroscience of Deeper Learning with ST Math. Why Games are Central to Building Math Fluency. Educator Perspectives: How to Start Incorporating Games Into the Classroom.

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eSchool News

JUNE 27, 2016

Believe it or not, writing is a natural fit for gamification techniques. You’ve surely noticed how your class gets engaged as soon as you introduce a game into the teaching process. Have you ever thought about teaching writing through games? Next page: How to set rules and get results. Understand the problem.

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MIND Research Institute

JANUARY 22, 2019

Game-based learning and gamification at immediate glance may seem like similar and interchangeable terms. While both terms combine games and learning, the difference lies in how game elements are integrated into the learning experience. What is Game-based Learning?

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The CoolCatTeacher

OCTOBER 10, 2016

100+ Game Based Learning Resources to Get Started in Your Classroom From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Games are fun. Game based learning excites learning in my classroom. It can ignite your classroom too.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Game based keyboarding. My keyboarding classroom is completely game based using ClassCraft (thanks, Shawn Young ) and the kids run to class. Gamification is not just points and badges “chocolate on broccoli” as Kae Novak calls it. Maybe I need to blog about how I did this.). .

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2018

We know that dips in student engagement have dramatic effects on the metrics we care about: academic performance, social emotional learning (SEL), school climate, and attendance. Maintaining engagement becomes simultaneously more crucial and difficult as classrooms try to keep up with today’s fast-paced world. We can’t afford not to.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Michael Matera @ mrmatera , author of Explore Like a Pirate , talks about Purpose Driven Learning in the classroom. 10 Keys to Purpose Driven Learning. Vicki: Michael Matera @mrmatera is my favorite game-based learning guru, but today we’re going to talk about keys to purpose-driven learning.

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Shake Up Learning

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

In her classroom, Carrie integrates technology, creative thinking, a fearless attitude, the power of gamification and endless doodles to enable her students to access information and materials, enhance their learning and empower them to achieve things they never knew they could do or be a part of. Follow @HeckAwesome.

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The CoolCatTeacher

DECEMBER 3, 2016

“Alexa, play Every Classroom Matters podcast.” Explore Like a Pirate: Engage, Enrich, and Elevate Your Learners with Gamification and Game-Inspired Course Design by Michael Matera is one of those books I keep by my desk as I become better at Game Based Learning. Love this book!

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 16, 2022

During the school year, time is hard to find as teachers focus on students’ skills and needs and explore ideas to create a supportive, meaningful, and engaging learning environment. Read more: How to keep parents engaged in school activities using an LMS. Games and team-building. Foster communication.

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