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Gamification At Its Finest: University Adds Pokémon Go To Math Class

Who would have thought that a simple game like Pokémon Go could lead to students actually thinking math can be fun. The University of Iowa has found a new way to make math more fun and inclusive thanks to gamification.

universityDave EngAugust 5, 2024university, students, pokémonComment

Palestinian Scholar Uses Games in Project to Build Mentally Disabled Students’ Skills

The students participated in her training program of 20 sessions that aimed to develop their skills in arithmetic, language, concentration, differentiation, and remembering.

Disabled Students, gamesDave EngJanuary 24, 2023Games, project, disabled, students, skills, build, scholar, activities, university, newsComment

Not Everyone Feels Welcome in Esports. This University Is Fighting Toxicity With Diversity.

The way Cassens sees it, all of them can benefit socially and academically from the community aspect of the esports program. At the University of Montana, esports player and fine arts student Canyon Hardy says coaches and staff make it clear that any harassment will get students booted from the program.