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Playful Pedagogy: Gamer Types and Board Games for Inclusive Learning

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For instance, it may be beneficial for educators to think of their students in terms of a modified version of Bartle’s gamer types: Hunter, Socializer, Explorer and Achiever. The Achiever aims to earn badges and showcase accomplishments. The hunters and achievers enjoyed the game and even stayed after class to keep playing.

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Evidence Is Mounting That Calculus Should Be Changed. Will Instructors Heed It?

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The study, which occurred over three semesters, randomly assigned students to either learning through lectures, the old-school way, or through “active” calculus instruction that emphasizes student engagement. Students majoring in biology saw the biggest bump.)

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Talking to Students Can Help Boost Reading Skills

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In 2022, 32 percent of students in the nation performed at or above the NAEP Proficient level, and 61 percent performed at or above the NAEP Basic level. Both percentages were lower than the achievements recorded for 2019. In fact, students in 14 states remain more than a third of a grade level behind in reading.

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The Math Revolution You Haven’t Heard About

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Around the country, “ math wars ” are raging over attempts to increase equity by playing down calculus from the curriculum in favor of statistics or computer science, or by delaying when students take algebra. But there’s also a quieter revolution taking place that applies a different strategy to achieve the same principles.

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Indoor STEM Activities for Kids

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Focusing on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) activities can be an excellent strategy to keep students engaged in winter. This article offers a variety of indoor STEM activities engaging and fun for children of all ages. The Magic of Kitchen Chemistry Chemistry is all around us, especially in the kitchen!

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Urban farming for urban families

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The outdoor learning results in greater student engagement and impacts human and environmental wellness. For example, one activity asks students to look at an old tree and imagine its history. Students consider questions such as ‘how was it born?’ Meet David I majored in anthropology and biology at university.

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STEM in Science Classrooms – Difference Between Science and Technology

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As the country rolled into the 21st century, STEM achievements in the US were behind those in other countries. Science in STEM It encompasses fields such as geology, chemistry, physics, biology, and astronomy. They unveiled a few ways that technology can help students engage with science.

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