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20+ resources for engaging game-based learning

Ditch That Textbook

playing games on their smartphones and tablets. They’re everywhere, from our social lives to our work lives to our school lives. People kill time on the bus, in a doctor’s waiting room and even in the bathroom (eww … but true!) The sports world is a force to be reckoned [.].

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The Future of eLearning - 10 Trends To Be Aware Of

ViewSonic Education

Today, what with Apple’s Siri, Microsoft’s Cortana, and your everyday text-based chatbots, AI has experienced at-home integration around the world. Beyond simple smartphone commands, AI has found a use in the context of eLearning. Gamification.

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How Can K-12 Schools Improve Learning Outcomes with Technology?

Kitaboo on EdTech

Also, with smartphones and Internet connections, they have any time access to online resources. This builds the case for educators to harness technology and improve learning outcomes for K-12 school students. AR-enabled worksheets: These sheets are a great way to motivate K-12 students to learn by doing.

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My top 6 gaming resources for STEM teaching

eSchool News

At times it can seem we’re competing with smartphones and video games for students’ undivided attention. Perhaps the best strategy is to embrace the technology and harness it for learning. Then, students get a chance to play the game and really immerse themselves.

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Five Ways Teachers Can Use—and Create—Augmented Reality Experiences

Edsurge

Digital puzzle boxes — breakouts Teachers can create activities similar to those in BreakoutEDU, but instead they configure a set of challenges on a computer, and students engage with these challenges via a smartphone, tablet, or Chromebook.

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A Dictionary For 21st Century Teachers: Learning Models & Technology

TeachThought - Learn better.

” BYOD programs allow students to use their own technology (usually smartphone or tablet) in a classroom. BYOD is often seen as a way of solving budget concerns while increasing the authenticity of learning experiences , while critics point to the problems BYOD can cause for district IT, privacy concerns, and more. Gamification.

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How Gamified Training Is Attracting A New Generation Of Workers To Blue-Collar Industries

The Game Agency

The “fail-safe” environment allows people to focus on learning without the fear of making mistakes that could cost a company thousands of dollars to rectify. Gamification Increases Learning Potential. Active learning is believed to produce a greater retention rate than reading materials. What’s Next For Gamified Training?