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Metaverse Education: What’s Next for Virtual Learning?

ViewSonic Education

These types of virtual platforms are part of what is known as the gamification of learning, which is the use of gaming elements to improve student engagement and overall enjoyment. Not all virtual or metaverse platforms are focused on gamification, though. Metaverse Education: Opportunities . UNIVERSE by ViewSonic Platform.

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Speaker at the Global EdTech Summit 2017

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I have no doubt that it will be an excellent event – topics include: Digital Transformation In Higher Education. Gamification: Discover Innovative Ways to Engage Students through Gaming. Social Media Learning: How To leverage Social Media in the Classroom. Mobile Learning: Portable Classroom Interaction.

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Technology won't replace teachers, but.

Learning with 'e's

Both events had several common threads, including the new roles of education professionals, the impact of technology on education and the ways students are appropriating new tools to support their learning. A social event in the spectacular surrounds of the iconic John Rylands Library was a fitting conclusion to Day 1.

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Digital learning futures

Learning with 'e's

I was pleasantly surprised by the huge turnout to hear me speak, and grateful to Don Taylor and his team for inviting me to speak at this excellent event. I'm immensely gratified to think that so many more people outside the auditorium at Learning Technologies are now downloading and viewing these ideas. Unported License.

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Resources from Miami Device

Learning in Hand

Felix Jacomino , the school’s Director of Technology, managed to lead a team that pulled off an incredible learning event. Make this happen in your classroom, where students learn by playing; where they teach each other and themselves. Come play along and learn how. Mobile 2015’s Call for Proposals is now open.

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Best Pomodoro Apps

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

This web-based application presents users with three modes: the standard Pomodoro timer, a custom timer for those who wish to alter work and break durations, and a kitchen timer for single-duration events. Forest Forest is another powerful Pomodoro app that integrates a unique gamification element into the time management process.

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Best Gamification Tools for Teachers

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Gamification is a cross-disciplinary concept that has been adopted in several sectors including marketing, healthcare, professional development trainings, politics, among others. By definition, gamification is "the incorporation of game elements into non-game settings" 1. Gamification in education: What, how, why bother?