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8 Great Ways to Level Up Game Based Learning in the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

Play Good Games, Get Great Results Game based learning in the classroom should not be worksheets with points. Here are eight ways to level up game based learning. Because, face it, many educational “games” fall short. That is what game designers mean by ‘chocolate on broccoli.’

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New Research Proves Game-Based Learning Works—Here's Why That Matters

Edsurge

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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Top 100 Sites/Apps for Game Based Learning

Technology Tidbits

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 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. Gamification).

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Top 100 Sites/Apps of 2014

Technology Tidbits

Pixel Press Floors - An amazing iOS app for Game Based Learning that allows students to create their own game by drawing. Stick Around - A great iPad app that can be used for Project Based Learning or Flipping a Lesson by creating puzzles/diagrams and having students label them. Teachley: Mt. .

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Math Magician Games

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Games, however, add that fun element to make learning less of a chore. A study by Kyli White and Leah McCoy confirm that game-based learning can significantly enhance student achievement and engagment. This definitely gives students a chance to put their math fact fluency to the test.

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OPINION: Fewer students have to take college remedial math, data show

The Hechinger Report

Plus the decline in remedial enrollments appeared in 2015, not long after the Common Core State Standards were implemented. Related: New high score: Game-based learning is a winner in college remedial math.

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What Do Sixth Graders Say About Learning With Games? It Works

MindShift

But while blended learning — a mix of teacher-led and computerized instruction — is proliferating across the country, schools that wholeheartedly embrace games-based learning remain rare. There were no games or role-playing. I definitely learned a lot, but it was not as fun, not as interesting,” he said.