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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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‘Guided’ play better for teaching children than direct instruction

Teaching 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.

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What makes serious games seriously good?

It is this understanding of the function of games that makes a brilliant case for the role of serious games as a key learning tool in contemporary business, consumer and educational environments. Games offer a way for brands to deepen their purpose with customers and as purpose-lead companies continue to outperform those that aren't clear about their purpose, the game is on to share that purpose with audiences in a relevant, meaningful and engaging way.

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Video games teach balance, reduce symptoms in autistic adolescents

While balance training may not necessarily sound fun to most adolescents, video games typically do. For adolescents with autism spectrum disorder, video games that improve their balance by teaching them yoga and tai chi poses also improve their posture, reduce the severity of their autism symptoms, and influence the structure of their brains.

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Gaming The New Year's Resolution

Social Influence: Creating a social game-like environment that encourages collaboration allows employees to support each other and become more willing to follow through on their goals. Ownership: Gamification can also increase employees' ownership over their New Year's professional and personal resolutions because they control their goals and success.

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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.

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