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Reflections on 50 years of Game-Based Learning (Part 3)

Edsurge

More than 50 years after Don Rawitsch introduced Oregon Trail in his eighth grade class, the debate continues : Can games become a legitimate tool for learning? Proponents of game-based learning have good reason to be optimistic—but also cautious. Audience engagement poses another conundrum.

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5 of the biggest education trends in 2024

eSchool News

The education industry has witnessed a rapid evolution in recent years , marked by new ideas and emerging technologies. In 2024, this momentum will continue, bringing forth new edtech, innovative teaching approaches, and inspiring learning spaces. Here are five of the biggest education trends in 2024: 1.

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How edtech supports the success of the Nordic Education

Neo LMS

Our previous blog described the background to Finland’s successful education system and today we’ll unpack that a bit more, but also take a more detailed look at the role edtech plays in that success. Of particular interest, I thought, was Finland’s focus on early childhood learning — what they call ECEC (Early Childhood Education and Care).

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4 ways to encourage play in education

eSchool News

Unstructured play is how students learn to interact with the world around them. It’s all too easy for modern education to become locked into rigid policies and learning models. Thankfully, injecting play into lessons can be a simple process if educators are willing to get creative.

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edWeb, Games4Ed launch game-based learning initiative

eSchool News

Collaborative efforts will help expand knowledge about game-based learning’s potential for students. Games4Ed was formed by over 25 representatives from different sectors of gaming and education who came together to examine the possibilities and issues regarding the use of game-based learning on January 20, 2015.

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Where Schools Need to Focus Their Ed Tech Efforts

EdTech Magazine

The market for educational technology solutions is massive, with numerous gadgets and programs to choose from. . Authors speculate that these results point to an interest among high-performing schools to shift education programming toward student-centered pedagogies , which give students more control over their learning. .

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The Best Educational Game Websites for Elementary School Students

Graphite Blog

Games are the undisputed queens of classroom fun, but they can also be exceptional tools for learning. Great educational games get students to think critically, create, and experiment with new ideas. We dug into each site's learning design, feedback loops, and supporting resources for learners and educators.