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✨ Day 24 Reflection: Classroom Games with Optional Side Quests ✨ I've been asked how I continue to engage students in our classroom game without including behavior management or grading. One element I like to add is opening up “side quests” that are completely optional. These quests are designed around the skills they’re learning or have already mastered, allowing students to earn points for the game, or in my case, “miles,” to move themselves and their teams ahead in the game. It’s a fun, low-pressure way to deepen their learning, promote teamwork, and give them some choice without the need for formal assessments. #TeachingReflection #ClassroomGames #StudentEngagement #Gamification #OptionalLearning #SkillBuilding #Education #GrowthMindset #CreativeTeaching #IDEAil

Research shows gamification can boost engagement by a staggering 48%. That's why we've created Screen Play by Swank - a one-of-a-kind campus experience that speaks directly to Gen Z students. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/geyAeubz #CampusEvents #StudentEngagement #Gamification #HigherEd #SwankMotionPictures

In today's tech-driven world, many children rely on digital devices to keep track of time. This can lead to a decreased ability to read traditional analog clocks. However, there are still ways to make learning time both engaging and educational. These telling time games incorporate interactive activities and challenges to help students develop their time-telling skills in a fun and effective way. Is knowing how to read a clock still a valuable skill in this day and age? Or should students spend their time learning more practical skills? #telltime #learnthroughplay #playfullearning #tellingtimegames #practicalskills #skilldevelopment #digitalsecurity #digitalsecurity #studentsuccess #studentdevelopment ##SafesSchool

This article is a great resource on what gamification is and how to incorporate it into a hybrid classroom.

#validation It's been just five months since we officially launched Mind Blown League. Since then, we've been moved by the stories of educators and learners who have embraced our games as learning tools. Yesterday, I received a message from an educator who had arrived at her new school. She reached out on the very first day of preparations, expressing her desire to introduce our educational games and activities to her new group of learners. She said that the learners in her previous school had really enjoyed the games and she knew that it work just as well in her new school. The fact that it resonated so strongly with her speaks volumes about the meaningful connections it fosters in the learning environment. This kind of validation, especially so early in our journey, is incredibly heartening. It reinforces our commitment to creating educational tools that genuinely make a difference. In the words of Warren Buffett, "Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago." We're here, planting the seeds of learning through our games, with the belief that they will bloom into lasting educational success. To all the educators starting a new chapter and the slearners embarking on a fresh academic adventure, we're honoured to be a part of your journey. Here's to a year filled with growth, connection, and success! #EdTechSuccess #HeartfeltStories #NewBeginnings #2024AcademicYear #mindblownleague #learningthroughplay #gamebasedlearning #SDG4 #SDG13 #gamingforagreenerfuture #education #socialimpact

🗣 “If you love building games and you want to use your skills for a more socially beneficial reason, this is absolutely the place to be.” 🕹 These are the words of Nafis Shaikh, Director, Product Management, Math Game at Prodigy Education. We chatted to Nafis as part of our new 'Meet our Prodigies' series, where we introduce you to the incredibly talented people supporting our mission to help every student in the world love learning. 🧡 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gURg9-6a #insideprodigy #techjobs #meetourprodigies #gamebasedlearning

Imagine a classroom where achieving your next goal feels like unlocking a new game level. In this blog, Macmillan Learning Assistant Editor Anna Park explores the intersection of play and education -- where leaderboards, live polls & more help students to stay engaged & level-up their learning. #EdTech #Education #HigherEducation #HigherEd #EdChat #Gamification #Student Engagement #ActiveLearning

Friday Fun: Easy Classroom Games to End the Week 🎉📝 Wrap up the week with some fun, engaging games that help students unwind while still learning! Here are a few easy classroom games to bring some joy to your Fridays: 1. **Silent Ball** – Students pass a ball around in complete silence. If they drop it or make a sound, they’re out! This game is great for focus and coordination. 2. **20 Questions** – A classic guessing game where one student thinks of a person, place, or thing, and the rest of the class asks yes/no questions to figure it out. 3. **Pictionary** – Let students test their drawing skills by sketching words or concepts on the board while their team guesses. It’s a fun way to reinforce vocabulary! 4. **Heads Up!** – Students wear a word or phrase on their forehead, and their classmates give clues to help them guess what it is. 5. **Charades** – Perfect for acting out vocabulary words, historical figures, or book characters while the rest of the class guesses. 6. **Trivia Time** – Divide the class into teams and quiz them on topics from the week. It's a great way to review material and have fun at the same time! End the week on a high note with these quick, easy, and fun games that promote learning and laughter! #FridayFun #ClassroomGames #EngageAndLearn #EndOfWeekFun #TeachingJoy

Looking for innovative ways to #engagestudents, #enhancelearning, and foster essential #skills in a fun and interactive manner? Introducing the Concorde Education #Pokémon #educationalprogram in schools – a groundbreaking initiative designed to revolutionize education. 🚀 Why Pokémon? Pokémon isn't just a game; it's a rich world filled with intricate strategies, captivating stories, and endless opportunities for exploration and learning. By integrating Pokémon into our educational programs, we can tap into its potential to: Boost Engagement: Pokémon’s captivating universe keeps students interested and eager to learn, making educational content more engaging and enjoyable. Enhance Critical Thinking: Strategizing in Pokémon games encourages students to think critically, make decisions based on logic, and solve complex problems. Promote Social Skills: Trading and battling with Pokémon fosters teamwork, communication, and social interaction among students, building a sense of community and cooperation. Learn with Fun: Integrating Pokémon into subjects like Math, Science, and Literature makes learning fun and relatable, helping students to grasp complex concepts more easily. Concorde Education provide educators with comprehensive resources, lesson plans, and training to effectively implement the Pokémon Program. Teachers are equipped with innovative tools to capture students' attention and transform the learning experience. 💼 Join Us in the Educational Revolution We invite schools, educators, and educational institutions to embrace the Pokémon Program. Let's transform education, one Pokémon at a time! 🎓🔥 #educationinnovation #engaginglearning #educationalprograms #futureoflearning

This was a really great webinar. I especially loved the thoughts on gamification and how we can build more collaboration rather than competition with games. I gotta use some of this in my classes this summer #elt #edtech #videogameeducation