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Why We Should All Think About The Gamification of Education

Gamification, as defined in the dictionary, is "The application of typical elements of game playing to other areas of activity." This article will explore why gamifying education is essential, especially since we are now living in a time of remote learning and educating. Gamification - an Overview The turning point for gamification in education came with the development and creation of Foldit, a highly-popular online puzzle video game.

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Gamification is Shaping an Innovation Future for EdTech: Here’s How

Gamification aims to make learning more engaging and interactive. Gamification makes learning more immersive and helps learners retain the information better. Especially at a time when physical, classroom-based learning is out of the question for safety concerns, gamification ensures that learners are engaged.

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Atlantic: Kids are learning history from video games now

Anything that can call attention to periods or histories that most people wouldn't otherwise come across does a very real service, UC's Marion Kruse says in an article in The Atlantic. The article focuses on the rise in popularity of video gaming, specifically games such as Europa Universalis which is by Paradox Interactive, a Swedish company.

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Game-Based Learning For STEM Education

Gamification in the classroom is the application of game mechanics to lessons and course material. Gamification of lessons does require more planning and creativity than simply incorporating educational games and game-based learning tools, but these two different methods can work in tandem. Game-based learning is the utilization of games and challenges for learning and skill development with the goal to reach a winning outcome.

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17 Favorite Classroom-Learning Games

Learning games are an effective way for students to review current and previously taught content. Zaretta Hammond states that: "The very act of playing the game encourages the brain to strengthen the new neural pathways by making the learner continuously search his memory for information." I typically use learning games during my small-group time.

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