/games Games en-US 2021 (c) °ÄÃÅÅܹ·ÂÛ̳ Thu, 15 Aug 2024 17:05:10 GMT /teaching-learning/video-this-basketball-board-game-is-getting-students-engaged-in-math/2024/08 By making math a fun, sports-based game, students of all levels are engaging with the subject. Thu, 15 Aug 2024 17:05:10 GMT /teaching-learning/video-this-basketball-board-game-is-getting-students-engaged-in-math/2024/08 /leadership/how-video-games-can-combat-chronic-absenteeism-yes-really/2024/07 In one district, middle school esports clubs are helping to boost attendance and student engagement. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 19:30:20 GMT /leadership/how-video-games-can-combat-chronic-absenteeism-yes-really/2024/07 /leadership/gaming-is-part-of-teen-life-these-districts-use-it-for-better-student-outcomes/2024/06 Scholastic esports is attracting students who would otherwise not participate in extracurricular activities. Fri, 07 Jun 2024 19:36:24 GMT /leadership/gaming-is-part-of-teen-life-these-districts-use-it-for-better-student-outcomes/2024/06 /teaching-learning/video-teachers-try-this-gamify-instruction-to-reduce-math-anxiety-and-improve-test-scores/2024/02 After this teacher "gamified" her classroom, students responded positively. Thu, 01 Feb 2024 22:08:21 GMT /teaching-learning/video-teachers-try-this-gamify-instruction-to-reduce-math-anxiety-and-improve-test-scores/2024/02 /technology/opinion-more-than-12-million-students-have-used-this-new-study-aid-whats-the-deal/2024/01 There is a near-constant stream of new ed-tech tools. What makes this one unique? Thu, 11 Jan 2024 11:00:00 GMT /technology/opinion-more-than-12-million-students-have-used-this-new-study-aid-whats-the-deal/2024/01 /technology/thinking-about-gamifying-your-classroom-teachers-use-these-tools/2023/11 Quiz-style apps, such as Blooket and Quizizz, were the most mentioned. Mon, 27 Nov 2023 21:39:59 GMT /technology/thinking-about-gamifying-your-classroom-teachers-use-these-tools/2023/11 /teaching-learning/6-components-of-effective-math-games/2023/11 New research identifies common factors in games that couple meaningful play with math practice. Mon, 13 Nov 2023 22:06:00 GMT /teaching-learning/6-components-of-effective-math-games/2023/11 /teaching-learning/opinion-18-games-to-play-in-the-classroom-for-learning-and-fun/2023/10 How to sort through the many games that are available for the classroom? Teachers share their favorites. Sun, 29 Oct 2023 12:31:58 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-18-games-to-play-in-the-classroom-for-learning-and-fun/2023/10 /teaching-learning/how-gamifying-instruction-improved-student-test-scores-in-this-teachers-classroom/2023/10 A middle school math teacher says gamification of instruction has given her students more of a growth mindset. Wed, 11 Oct 2023 18:24:43 GMT /teaching-learning/how-gamifying-instruction-improved-student-test-scores-in-this-teachers-classroom/2023/10 /teaching-learning/video-teachers-try-this-teach-reading-through-hopscotch/2023/09 For students at all reading levels, these hopscotch mats create a fun and supportive daily reading practice. Fri, 15 Sep 2023 19:39:54 GMT /teaching-learning/video-teachers-try-this-teach-reading-through-hopscotch/2023/09 /teaching-learning/a-digital-game-offers-a-lesson-on-compromise-the-18th-century-way/2023/08 A civics group and historical site teamed up teach about the compromises made to create the U.S. Constitution. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 21:35:20 GMT /teaching-learning/a-digital-game-offers-a-lesson-on-compromise-the-18th-century-way/2023/08 /teaching-learning/opinion-can-this-shark-tank-winning-platform-get-kids-to-read/2023/08 Summer reading is always a big push for schools and communities. What tools are available to increase their success? Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-can-this-shark-tank-winning-platform-get-kids-to-read/2023/08 /technology/4-things-educators-need-to-know-about-kahoot/2023/08 The game-based educational platform can raise student engagement, but it is not good for deeper learning. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 23:07:31 GMT /technology/4-things-educators-need-to-know-about-kahoot/2023/08 /sponsor/gamemaker/from-players-to-creators-how-game-design-is-empowering-students Could teaching video game development help schools and colleges to level-up? Frank Moody, education relations lead at GameMaker - a game development engine used by schools and colleges, believes now is the perfect time for educators to introduce video game development in classrooms. Mon, 19 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMT /sponsor/gamemaker/from-players-to-creators-how-game-design-is-empowering-students /technology/digital-games-beat-out-lectures-when-it-comes-to-student-learning/2023/05 Students can learn more from digital games than traditional teaching approaches, according to German researchers. Wed, 17 May 2023 21:40:22 GMT /technology/digital-games-beat-out-lectures-when-it-comes-to-student-learning/2023/05 /teaching-learning/roblox-makes-its-move-into-stem-education-what-are-the-risks-for-schools/2023/05 Roblox counts 60 million daily users. Now it's pushing into K-12 schools—with the help of influential nonprofit partners. Mon, 15 May 2023 19:03:35 GMT /teaching-learning/roblox-makes-its-move-into-stem-education-what-are-the-risks-for-schools/2023/05 /teaching-learning/parents-are-often-nervous-about-math-they-can-still-help-their-kids-learn-it/2023/05 Games that get at core numeracy skills and family nights where parents learn about changing methods can dial down the stress. Mon, 01 May 2023 04:01:23 GMT /teaching-learning/parents-are-often-nervous-about-math-they-can-still-help-their-kids-learn-it/2023/05 /teaching-learning/a-chess-grandmaster-makes-the-case-for-teaching-the-game-in-school/2023/04 Chess grandmaster Maurice Ashley breaks down the game of chess and why it's worth teaching to kids. Fri, 28 Apr 2023 20:22:56 GMT /teaching-learning/a-chess-grandmaster-makes-the-case-for-teaching-the-game-in-school/2023/04 /teaching-learning/everybody-at-school-wants-to-play-chess-is-trendy-again/2023/04 The ancient game is surging in popularity among young people. Thu, 27 Apr 2023 20:42:40 GMT /teaching-learning/everybody-at-school-wants-to-play-chess-is-trendy-again/2023/04 /technology/from-chatgpt-to-digital-equity-what-to-expect-at-sxsw-edu-conference/2023/03 Sessions at the SXSW EDU gathering in Austin will explore how emerging technologies will affect the classroom. Wed, 01 Mar 2023 20:40:12 GMT /technology/from-chatgpt-to-digital-equity-what-to-expect-at-sxsw-edu-conference/2023/03 /technology/how-this-superintendent-is-leaning-into-tech-and-sel-to-boost-kids-reading-skills/2022/11 Tech and social-emotional learning strategies aim to improve poor reading achievement. Fri, 18 Nov 2022 21:00:22 GMT /technology/how-this-superintendent-is-leaning-into-tech-and-sel-to-boost-kids-reading-skills/2022/11 /technology/video-games-could-actually-be-good-for-kids-brains-study-finds/2022/11 The researchers found that the gamers did better than non-gamers in tests of their impulse control and memorization skills. Thu, 10 Nov 2022 21:37:39 GMT /technology/video-games-could-actually-be-good-for-kids-brains-study-finds/2022/11 /sponsor/prodigy/building-social-emotional-learning-with-prodigy Fun can be a very powerful motivational tool in the classroom. Wed, 27 Apr 2022 04:00:17 GMT /sponsor/prodigy/building-social-emotional-learning-with-prodigy /teaching-learning/beyond-wordle-6-other-digital-games-teachers-are-using/2022/02 Watch out Wordle, you’ve got some competition. Tue, 22 Feb 2022 21:39:26 GMT /teaching-learning/beyond-wordle-6-other-digital-games-teachers-are-using/2022/02 /teaching-learning/phonics-wordle-how-two-teachers-are-using-the-viral-word-game/2022/02 Two teachers are using the viral word game Wordle to support phonics instruction in their classrooms. Tue, 08 Feb 2022 21:19:45 GMT /teaching-learning/phonics-wordle-how-two-teachers-are-using-the-viral-word-game/2022/02 /leadership/opinion-wordle-and-the-power-of-success/2022/02 It seems like the world is playing Wordle, and teachers can learn a lot from that. It's the perfect balance of challenge and progress. Tue, 08 Feb 2022 13:10:28 GMT /leadership/opinion-wordle-and-the-power-of-success/2022/02 /teaching-learning/teachers-are-obsessed-with-wordle-too-see-how-theyre-using-it-at-school/2022/02 Educators on social media share the creative ways they've brought the word-guessing game into the classroom. Fri, 04 Feb 2022 20:48:50 GMT /teaching-learning/teachers-are-obsessed-with-wordle-too-see-how-theyre-using-it-at-school/2022/02 /teaching-learning/opinion-want-to-have-fun-in-the-classroom-try-learning-games/2022/01 They're valuable for a host of reasons, including assessing students' background knowledge and building a trusting community. Wed, 19 Jan 2022 01:06:24 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-want-to-have-fun-in-the-classroom-try-learning-games/2022/01