Social engagement: Playing an analog game typically brings students together. Initial student interactions are functional: ...
The new question-of-the-week is: What are your favorite classroom games? I’m taking a break from finishing the series on teacher observations and, instead, sharing this series on classroom-learning ...
Every week at the Nysmith School in Herndon, Virginia, Philip Baselice breaks out a game to teach his class about key world events. Baselice teaches history to middle schoolers, and game-based ...
Gamification is one of the biggest in education trends right now in education. According to ISTE, “Gamification is about transforming the classroom environment and regular activities into a game” ...
Through culturally relevant themes and virtual interactions, students learn to explore the world, their social relationships and how games work. As educators seek tools for online environments, one of ...
I learned quite a bit from a tiny robot named 2-XL. If you’re not an official Old™ like me, you may not remember this kids’ toy, which first appeared in 1978, and was a glorified 8-track cassette ...
Incorporating game elements into lessons helps students feel more motivated and excited to participate. As a fourth-grade teacher, I’ve seen how gamification can transform a regular lesson into ...
Student engagement is vital for any educator throughout the length of a course. The unfortunate reality is that a great teacher only has control of a student’s environment for a short period of time.
Children's day Games and Activities in School - Children’s Day is a joyful occasion that celebrates the spirit of childhood through fun, laughter, and learning. To make the celebration truly memorable ...