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How educational games have evolved over time

How educational games have evolved over time The act of having fun raises levels of dopamine, endorphins, and oxygen in a person's body: all essential ingredients for learning. For educational games to be successful, their creators have to be meticulous about striking a careful balance between education and entertainment.

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How gamification is making online learning experiential

Gamification refers to incorporating elements to the non-gaming environment such as online learning. "Gamification aspects such as collaborative problem solving, point-based reward system, achievement badges and narrative help learners enhance their outcomes while enjoying their learnings for a longer time," CB Arun Kumar, academic director, EDGE by Pearl Academy, told FE Education.

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Pending video game based on First Nation's history

Those chiefs and their histories, along with cultural traditions, other stories and ceremonies, are all expected to be part of a video game the First Nation is now developing with Lambton College. Tentatively titled Three Fires, the game could help boost knowledge of the First Nation's past, said Aamjiwnaang Chief Chris Plain.

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