article thumbnail

Game-Based Learning Is Changing How We Teach. Here's Why.

Edsurge

I have to do a lot of the same strategic thinking that I enjoyed doing in that game.” He also ponders whether games can both teach and measure 21st-century skills, considers the barriers to a broader use of GBL in schools and discusses the not-so-mysterious motivational power of Pokemon. “Now I run a 40-person ‘empire’ at Filament.

article thumbnail

CoderZ Names Tony Oran as Chief Executive Officer

eSchool News

“The company is revolutionizing the K-12 STEM and computer science landscape and its offerings are igniting students’ passion for STEM through robotics, coding and computer science while fostering future-ready college and career skills. The virtual experience inspires students to collaborate and develop life skills as they have fun.

Robotics 109
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

8 LMS features that support student autonomy in the classroom and beyond

Neo LMS

Student autonomy in the classroom is also essential for their future careers. Equipping students with future-ready skills is one of the main aspects educational institutions should focus on nowadays. Working independently and being able to self-manage are must-have abilities for today’s employees. . Flipped classes.

LMS 403
article thumbnail

5 Ways to Bring Financial Literacy into Any School

The CoolCatTeacher

If a school claims that it’s “future ready” and they’re not giving every student access to financial literacy, they can just stop pretending that they’re future ready. Because if you’re not ready to manage money, you’re not ready for your future. Vicki: You know what? Brian: Totally.

article thumbnail

K-12 Tech Innovation News

eSchool News

AI-powered tools are used to personalize learning experiences, providing adaptive content tailored to individual student needs. This approach aims to enhance engagement and address diverse learning styles. Students are using AI to develop their own future-ready skills and to learn how to navigate an information-rich world.

Trends 117
article thumbnail

@Quizizz : Say Goodbye to Worksheets and Crosswords

The CoolCatTeacher

Jon’s last district was selected as a Future Ready District, implementing 1:1 from 7th grade up, adding coding, 3d printing, PBL and Minecraft Edu in all K-8 schools, among other notable innovative activities. Jon has also been named a CUE Gold Disk Recipient, Madera County Teacher of the Year, and CVCUE Teacher of the Year.

EdTech 390