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Gamification for the Win! Escape from Detention

The Daring Librarian

Download the (free) game and try your hand at “springing” the student from captivity while avoiding myriad pitfalls. Escape from Detention is a collaboration with students participating with the Howard County Library’s HiTech, the library’s new STEM digital media lab , who helped with the game’s design and development.

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8 Websites that Explain Elections

Ask a Tech Teacher

The first five explain elections in general and the next three teach the process through gamification. C-Span resources can be accessed directly from the website or via a downloadable radio app, iTunes, iPhone, Android, or Blackberry. website, radio app, podcast. House of Representatives and the U.S. election process. election process.

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Master Mobile Learning: The Best Corporate Training Apps for On-the-Go Education

Kitaboo on EdTech

Interactive and Engaging Content The best mobile training apps incorporate multimedia elements such as videos, interactive quizzes, and gamification to make training content more engaging and interactive. Snappier and smaller learning segments also keep learners engaged and motivated, leading to better retention and application of knowledge.

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12 Websites that Explain Elections

Ask a Tech Teacher

The first five explain elections in general and the next three teach the process through gamification. C-Span resources can be accessed directly from the website or via a downloadable radio app, iTunes, iPhone, Android, or Blackberry. website, radio app, podcast. House of Representatives and the U.S. election process. election process.

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Solve in Time: Gamifying the problem-solving process

NeverEndingSearch

He created his Solve in Time card game to mash together such solid learning and planning strategies as human-centered design; the design-thinking process; authentic, passion-based projects; social and emotional learning; problem-based learning and gamification. Dee revealed a few coming attractions.

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Are eTextbooks The Next Big Thing in K-12 Education?

Kitaboo on EdTech

Improves Motivation Through Gamification. By including gamification techniques, students are given points for completing assignments on time, scoring well in quizzes etc. Access to Additional Learning Resources Through Content Library. Download Now! The same principles are now being applied to learning materials.

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Learning Revolution Free PD - Two Great Library Events - GlobalEdCon Deadline - UNC's Amazing World View

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

We also highlight good conversations about learning taking place between educators, learners, leaders, and others from the school, library, museum, work, adult, online, non-traditional and home learning worlds. Join this free Library Journal webcast covering the highlights of each one and offering key takeaways. Register here.