New research suggests that integrating games into teaching can significantly enhance learning outcomes in subjects like economics and statistics. Led by Assistant Professor Joshua Fullard from Warwick Business School, the study compared traditional lecturing with game-based learning among university students. Those who used games showed a remarkable 7% increase in exam scores, with significantly fewer failing—only 7% compared to nearly a fifth in the traditional group.
Read MoreIt's one of several board games Kaur developed and designed, and just one of the unique strategies Kaur uses in her teaching that led to her receiving the 2023 Award for Education in Neuroscience from the Society for Neuroscience.
Read MoreNow a team from Carnegie Mellon University has devised a way to aid reinforcement learning algorithms learn much faster by combining them with a language model that can read instruction manuals, according to a report published on Friday by Singularity Hub.
Read MoreThere are many benefits to taking college classes in the metaverse, such as 3D visual learning, more realistic interactivity and easier access for faraway students.
Read MoreOne of my nephews sometimes explains to me about how he develops an avatar for his Minecraft game. Applying games in teaching is one way to spark students' interests, especially in pursuing STEM education. The types of games and the components that could be included in a game are virtually endless.
Read MoreDespite their reputation, the increasing use of electronics in classrooms and the growing acceptance of video games have prompted educators to consider using video games as a teaching tool. Neither of these titles was designed with educational use in mind, but their presence in school curriculums suggests commercial video games may deliver lessons and engage students in ways that other teaching methods can't replicate.
Read MoreWhen I transitioned from in-person to asynchronous online teaching - in which my students and I engage with my course's content at different times - my greatest challenges were implementing experiential exercises online and creating meaningful interpersonal experiences without ever seeing my students.
Read MoreStudies have shown that applying gamification techniques in education allows students to exploit their creativity to imagine real-life situations within a virtual simulation, in addition to increasing learning motivation. One of the new-age proponents of the gamification method is Oneistox - a US- and India-based learning platform for architects, designers, and engineers.
Read MoreApart from the obvious reasons such as students' greater reliance on technology to support their education, students nowadays have a 'new attitude to the learning process and higher requirements for teaching and learning'.
Read MoreThe course teaches students how history is represented in games, how games have influenced history, and which methods are used in video game research. "We wanted to convey some of these ideas about how to do research about video games, about how to think about video games historically, and how to study video games like novels or films," Bolman said.
Read MoreYou may have seen an article in The Atlantic entitled "Kids Are Learning History From Video Games Now." Its subtitle, "More students are being exposed to historical narratives through game play-but what exactly are they being taught?" raises questions that academics need to ask as we teach a generation that has grown up with video games.
Read MoreTeaching younger children through 'guided' play can support key aspects of their learning and development, and is often regarded as better than traditional, direct instruction. Guided play broadly refers to playful educational activities which, although gently steered by an adult, give children the freedom to explore a learning goal in their own way.
Read MoreAre our South African universities equipped to engage with and stimulate these digitally immersed learners? Wits University's Emeritus Professor Barry Dwolatzky, who serves on the Computer Science Advisory Board of University of the People, a tuition-free, online university, says that conventional education models are starting to become superfluous in our modern age as more learners go online.
Read MoreThere are many ways to leverage game-based learning to decrease the academic pressure on children and ensure that they learn with an understanding. The use of gaming with educational goals to support children's learning and growth is known as game-based learning. Game-based Learning or GBL is an ancient approach to help children learn and improve their knowledge in different areas of life.
Read MoreGames consoles - a source of much-needed entertainment for kids stuck at home during lockdown - can also function as an educational hub. For the Xbox, press the Xbox button on the controller to open the guide, and then select "My games & apps".
Read MoreGames improve memorizing ability as you have to go through similar stages and pattern in order to achieve higher levels. Another benefit of game based learning is that it helps in developing your strategic thinking and enhances problem solving as you have to think few steps ahead before carrying out a task. For better retention and smart understanding games can help you in revision of chapters as you have to apply similar logics and tricks while playing inside a game.
Read MoreLearning what it takes to be a successful real estate investor may seem like a lot and it may even seem like it could be a little boring. Terrica Lynn Smith created a Monopoly-like game that not only teaches you to buy property but also teaches you how to build developments and ultimately get the keys to the city.
Read MoreMost educators are looking to create opportunities for all students to have deeper and more meaningful learning experiences, while also adding skill acquisition and student agency. I am a social studies teacher who got introduced to game design as a result of trying to motivate students to study history.... EdSurge: Technology is an integral part of all learning experiences now.
Read MoreToday, faculty are being asked to abruptly expand their teaching practices in ways many of us would never have imagined. For many, teaching online is something they’ve never done and for some, it’s something they never desired to do. I have some experience with digital pedagogy but for me personally, asynchronous online teaching holds the highest level of difficulty because my style of teaching induces and relies on a sense of community, connection, and interaction within the classroom.
Read MoreWe put children in front of screens at restaurants to keep them quiet, and we do the same in classrooms that may be too large or when teachers are working with small groups.
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