Game-Based Learning: 5 Ways to Make Learning Fun
Long gone are the days of students having to wait for their once-a-week trip to the computer lab to play what now seem like rudimentary computer games such as …
Making a Plan to Tackle the FETC 2018 Expo Hall
Each year, the National Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) introduces thousands of preK-12 educators, administrators and IT professionals with the insights, strategies and technologies that can contribute to …
Make Your FETC 2018 Learnings Last Throughout the Year
Tomorrow, thousands of school leaders, administrators, educators, technologists and other education professionals will gather in Orlando for the National Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC) to learn about the …
Google Classroom: Transforming Schools, One Lesson at a Time
The growing use of technology in the classroom has unlocked new possibilities in how schools educate their students. New channels and resources to forever change how teachers connect their …
How Can Data Improve Classroom Success?
As any educator can attest, testing and assessments that produce useful student data to inform personalized learning plans, gauge student growth and evaluate teacher effectiveness is time well spent. …
Creating a Culture Change in Your District
To keep up with the pace of change in the learning space, school districts must be able to constantly adapt – recognizing and implementing new ways of teaching and …
For Parents: Digital Games – Distraction or Learning Tools?
By Ryan L. Schaaf Today, many parents struggle with complex dilemmas as they try to raise strong, vibrant kids and mold them into empathic, global citizens. One such contemporary …
The Criteria for Selecting and Using a Game for Learning
By Ryan L. Schaaf Chocolate-Covered Broccoli Not all digital learning games are created equal. Although the gaming market is saturated with potential titles, many fall short in quality or …
The Landscape of Digital Learning Games: Finding Paydirt
By Ryan L. Schaaf There are a wide variety of digital games available for players on countless platforms. It makes it very challenging to find a game for a …
The Research Supporting Digital Gaming and Learning Part 2: The Gamer’s Gains: Evidence of Efficacy
By Ryan L. Schaaf Preface There are literally thousands of research studies, books, web articles, and news reports examining the effectiveness of games during the learning process. Some of …