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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!” Long story short, that’s how gamification in education came to be. What is gamification and what are its advantages? Do you want to play a game?

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Educational Technology Trends to Look Out For in 2022

EdTech4Beginners

There’s no doubt that education technology or ‘EdTech’ is an important and fast-evolving entity in the digital age, and one that is having a dramatic impact on the quality of students’ learning. On a similar note, educational technologies are adaptable to the needs of students. The Use of Augmented Reality in Teaching.

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How EdTech is Changing the Face of Education

EdTech4Beginners

The landscape of education is undergoing a seismic shift, thanks to the advent and integration of Educational Technology (EdTech). Personalized Learning Experiences Educational Technology (EdTech) has revolutionized learning by enabling personalized educational experiences.

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Game On: Teachers Should Continue to Gamify Classrooms

EdTech Magazine

Get Your Gamification On. Several years ago, gamification was an emerging trend and even named one of the Horizon Report’s Top 10 things driving educational change. Microsoft purchased “Minecraft,” an immensely popular world-building game, in 2014, and immediately churned out an education edition. Break Out of the Digital Mold.

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QuizBreaker - A scheduled online quiz game that helps teams get to know one another in a fun way.

Educational Technology Guy

Companies like Microsoft and Google are using QuizBreaker to keep their remote employees happy and engaged! QuizBreaker ( [link] ) helps remote teams keep morale high through fun quizzes with lots of gamification. Some of their notable customers include; Google, Microsoft, Coca Cola, Ford, and General Electric.

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#17: Microsoft One Note: Useful Tips and Tricks for the Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

But perhaps to understand why I’m a Microsoft One Note fan, I’d like to tell you a story from several months a go. is the Director of the Instructional Technology Center at Eastern Illinois University. Tom Grissom From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter. Tom Grissom, Ph.D.

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What Technology or Teaching Tools Do You Use to Enhance Your Teaching?

eSchool News

Educators today are embracing a diverse range of technological resources to enhance their teaching methods, from interactive whiteboards and educational apps to virtual platforms and collaborative tools. What technology or teaching tools do you use to enhance your teaching? What technology tools are used in the classroom?

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