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Discovery Education’s EdTech News Roundup – May 15

STEM Discovery Education

Check out what’s trending in EdTech news! For this edition of the DE EdTech News Roundup, we’ll cover: Appreciating Teachers The "Tech" in EdTech Insights from Education Leaders Appreciating Teachers In case you missed it, May 8 – 12 was Teacher Appreciation Week! But EdTech is really two topics: education and technology.

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Content Gamification: Theories & Instructional Strategies

Magic EdTech

‘’From school desks with inkwells and scratchy nibs on paper to sweaty finger prints on a tablet… technology progresses.’’ . These factors stimulate educators to find an alternative way where they can effectively integrate learning into a gaming environment which is widely known as Content Gamification.

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A Decade Into Experiments With Gamification, Edtech Rethinks How to Motivate Learners

ED Surge

Scrawled across a form, the advice came from a group of 12 year olds at a mindfulness retreat hosted at a school near MIT. But even as gamification has become a shorthand for engagement, edtech companies have found it challenging to draw a clear distinction between learning and just having fun. Quizizz is embodying this shift.

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6 Keys to a Successful Gamified Learning Experience

Magic EdTech

Educators hardly need evidence that games are immensely attractive for school-age children. Like a midday espresso shot for adults, gamification facilitates increased learning and content retention in K-12 students. Mobile games encourage students to take charge of their education and work on material outside school.

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How can Teachers Increase Social Learning While Teaching Online?

Ask a Tech Teacher

Gamification in a virtual classroom. Gamification in a virtual classroom. Gamification is one of the best methods to increase online peer connectivity and social learning. 15 Take-aways from Online Grad School Classes. These LMSs may have the following features: Virtual Classroom + e-Breakout rooms. Discussion Boards.

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Exploring the Possibilities in Digital EdTech

Magic EdTech

Types of Digital Technology in EdTech. Many EdTech companies now offer tools for making lessons more accessible to learners with learning differences. Gamification is becoming increasingly common in educational technology. Real-World Examples of EdTech in Action.

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Exploring the Possibilities in Digital EdTech

Magic EdTech

Types of Digital Technology in EdTech. Many EdTech companies now offer tools for making lessons more accessible to learners with learning differences. Gamification is becoming increasingly common in educational technology. Real-World Examples of EdTech in Action.

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