On Student Engagement: How To Be As Interesting As A Video Game
One student engagement strategy is to offer diverse pathways through content–pathways students would have to ‘unlock’ to progress.
One student engagement strategy is to offer diverse pathways through content–pathways students would have to ‘unlock’ to progress.
Games can serve as platforms for lessons in math, science or just about anything — even if they weren’t designed to be educational.
Good candidates for game-based learning games include Portal 2, Civilization VI, Democracy 4, and Assassin’s Creed Museum Tour.
When choosing the right platform, it’s essential to consider factors such as structured lessons, interactive features, and access to native speakers.
A micro-goal of the ‘Inside-Out’ School is a new kind of ‘intelligence’ where the macro-effect is healthier communities and citizenship.
Gamers often throw around “escapism” when talking about their hobby, but this is a hollow explanation for what motivates us to play games.
From simulations to role-playing, here are just a few of the ways universities are using video games to learn.
It’s difficult to teach if it’s unclear what students actually understand–and multiple-choice tests aren’t enough. Here are 50 alternatives.
Duolingo is a language-learning platform that provides language and vocabulary practice and online courses in multiple languages.
How To Keep The Learning Going by Terry Heick In 2014, sandbox video games have changed gaming more than a little. Players can now define their own terms for success, and the evolution of certain gamification elements makes this more than a fantasy in the minds of the players. There really are multiple measures of…
You are handed a classroom full of students who are excited to be back but not so enthusiastic to study. This is an opportunity!
Education has gone beyond acquiring knowledge to acquiring skills using EdTech tools; students learn digital literacy, teamwork, and critical thinking skills. Using technology in learning also enhances the student’s ability to appreciate and ponder on issues in a previously deemed impossible manner. Thus, tech serves as an additional tool for navigation, similar to how tutors…