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How to Use Gamification for Attention-Getting and Fun Learning

The CoolCatTeacher

Learn how it does it, how he keeps on track with lessons, and how to avoid common mistakes when adding gamification to your classroom. With this coupon, a 3 grad credit course for continuing education, salary advancement, or recertification is only $359. Listen to Paolo Tolomeo Talk about Gamification in His Classroom.

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What is Gamification in Education? 6 Ways to Gamify Your Classroom

ViewSonic Education

As long as it’s not in the context of a certain horror film franchise, but rather in regards to gamification in education, then the answer is probably, “sure!” ” Take a moment to think about your experiences in education, either as a student or as a teacher. If so, we’re here to help.

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Why gamification works [Part 2]

Neo LMS

In my last blog we started discussing the “why” of gamification , with a specific focus on the nature of motivation, lensed through one broadly held theory of motivation called Self-Determination Theory (SDT), not to be confused at this point with self-directed learning. Gamification and online learning environments.

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Video-Assisted Learning: Using Educational Videos to Teach

ViewSonic Education

Educational videos are now more accessible than ever and teachers are increasingly making use of this readily available resource. Keep reading to learn more and don’t forget to check out ViewSonic’s education solutions to grow your educational toolbox. Video-assisted learning at its core is simply using videos in lessons.

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How robotic gamification helped my elementary students love STEM

eSchool News

Educators have found a solution to this problem: gamification. Educators who wish to teach coding can do so even if they are not skilled in programming or robotics. However, this is also limiting because educators cannot create new challenges for students to complete. They must stick to what is provided on the platform.

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The Future of eLearning - 10 Trends To Be Aware Of

ViewSonic Education

Dusty blackboards, smudged overhead projectors, and over saturated photocopies - Surely this sounds like many people’s education experience. For those who don’t know what it is, eLearning refers to learning that utilizes electronic means to create a more dynamic and instructive learning environment. Gamification.

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10 Awesome Courses To Improve Your Online Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

8 – Adding Game-Based Learning and Gamification You can make learning fun by using gamification and game-based learning, but students need more than bonus points and badges to stay engaged. As you seek GBL and gamification tools for your classroom, I recommend this course to help you shine: Level Up!

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