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Why we should all think about the gamification of education

Neo LMS

It’s like students hop on a conveyor belt when they first enroll in an educational institution, then the system pushes them through various levels of difficulty — kindergarten, elementary school, middle school, high school, college — makes them collect diplomas, and drops them into adulthood and the employment market. The idea is noble.

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Why your young students love e-learning

Neo LMS

Technology in the classroom may not have reached its full potential yet, but both teachers and students know there’s more to it than meets the eye. You’re probably familiar with the notion of gamification — the use of gaming principles and mechanics in a non-game context, like learning. Gamification is all about data.

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5 ways to teach like a pirate

eSchool News

Students could try to guess who they will be meeting with or where they are from. Incorporating elements of gamification, such as unlocking clues or prizes, enhances motivation and bolsters learning outcomes. The mystery hook could be applied when connecting to experts, authors, or other classes.

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Strategies and Tools to Improve Student Behavior and Engagement – SULS0175

Shake Up Learning

Shawn shares the importance of building relationships with students (Ted Lasso style) and managing behavior with positive reinforcement through gamification. Gamification . Of course, the expectation is not to be perfect every day but to be seen for the ways they are meeting expectations in the classroom. About Shawn Young.

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KyEdRPG Spotlight: Chad Collins and "The Academy"

Adam Watson Edtech Elixirs

Chad Collins has been with Spencer County Public Schools (KY) since 2013, first as a middle school social studies and ELA teacher, and currently as the campus Gifted and Talented Teacher for Spencer County Middle School (SCMS) as well as Spencer County Elementary School. Or share them in the Comments below!

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21 Top Professional Development Topics For Teachers Now

The CoolCatTeacher

I’ve also included courses from this blog post sponsor, Advancement Courses that meet the criteria for each topic. In her qualitative study, she found that when schools meet this challenge head-on, student achievement increased and behavioral challenges decreased. Social-Emotional Learning. We have to relate to educate.

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64 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

eSchool News

This past year presented numerous challenges for educators, leaving many of us scrambling to do our best to meet the rising needs with limited time and resources – which isn’t sustainable. We need self-care not just for students, but for teachers, too. Diana Heldfond, CEO & Founder, Parallel Learning Are students learning?

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