5 gaming dynamics that truly engage students
Gaming. It’s more than a buzzword in today’s schools, but it still sometimes carries a stigma--is gaming really an effective way for students to learn? The answer, according…
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Using games to measure student skills
Game-based learning is one of the most popular trends in education today, and for good reason--a well-designed game engages students, boosts their interest in the topic it addresses,…
Beyond Minecraft: Games that inspire building and exploration
The success and popularity of Minecraft in and out of classrooms is no surprise, Mind/Shift reports.
Teachers finding games give a leg up on learning
Heidi McDonald saw her fourth-grade son, Ian, growing bored while memorizing his multiplication tables and figured he would make better progress if she could make the exercise fun,…
Are video games the answer to college counseling shortage?
With college counseling dwindling in public schools, University of Southern California researchers have created a video game that lets student simulate the application process in all its complexity.