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12 Innovative Digital Tools to Engage High School Students

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Thankfully, technological advancements have led to the development of digital tools designed specifically to captivate high school student’s attention and enhance their learning experiences. A Tool That Helps Them Learn to Code Coding tools equip students with the ability to comprehend and create technology.

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How do you teach the hard to teach class? Watch the video.

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Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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Key Digital Innovations for Today’s Education Professionals

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It’s not far-fetched to claim that technology is reshaping the philosophical and practical underpinnings of education. Gamification Dry subject matter coupled with decreasing attention spans means traditional teaching approaches are becoming less effective. Gamification in the classroom can take on various forms.

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Simulations as a Teaching Strategy

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In the diverse and ever-evolving world of simulation, there’s no doubt that tactics such as gamification continue to have a positive impact across a broad range of industries and activities. This is why gamification and wider simulation strategies hold huge value in educational facilities across the globe. What is a Simulation?

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Gamification in Education: The 5 Key Learning Principles Built Into Good Games

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Games are inherently inviting! They tend to drive players motivation and keep them focused for a prolonged period of time without them feeling bored. So what is it that makes games motivating? In his.read more.

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Content Gamification: Theories & Instructional Strategies

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‘’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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Kahoot Guide to Creating Engaging and Fun Learning Games

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Kahoot uses the learning principles of gamification to.read more. Kahoot is a game-based learning website that allows teachers and students to create, explore, and play a wide variety of educational games.