Gamification can encourage students to take ownership of their learning Game-based learning promotes creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving in an immersive digital environment See related article: Digital tools are sticking around-here's the right way to leverage technology For more news on gamification, visit eSN's Digital Learning page Students don't have to be video game fanatics to appreciate a gamified classroom lesson.
Read MoreThe energy supplied by homes and municipalities in Spain comes from various sources, including hydroelectric, nuclear, photovoltaic, wind, coal, gas, etc. The person in charge of supervising and managing the energy consumed in our country is Red Eléctrica through the Electrical Control Center.
Read MoreWith its high empirical performance in big perfect and imperfect information games, Student of Games is a significant step toward developing universal algorithms applicable in any setting. To demonstrate how far artificial intelligence has progressed, a computer was taught to play a board game and then improved to the point where it could beat humans at the game.
Read MoreThe 'Calm Your Farm' game, created through a UNSW Sydney-led research collaboration, increases knowledge and awareness about farm safety. This project is supported by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, through the National Farm Safety Education Fund: Improving Farm Safety Practices grant program.
Read MoreContent creators are the heartbeat of social platforms, but they're not always getting the recognition or fair share they deserve. It's time for social media to grow up and be a more welcoming, fair, and engaging place for everyone.
Read MoreMore than half of Australian high school English teachers believe digital games are a legitimate text type to use in their teaching programs, but just 15 per cent have done so, Australian Catholic University research shows.
Read MoreIn the ever-evolving landscape of EdTech, the incorporation of gamification has emerged as a dynamic strategy to revolutionize and enhance the learning experience. By integrating game elements into educational platforms, educators aim to engage, motivate, and inspire students in ways traditional methods often fall short.
Read MoreA cow-handling game based on a flight simulator is helping US dairy farmers to train their staff in low-stress cow handling. "Games offer engagement and a chance to apply a concept and skills.
Read MoreI wanted to share the playtesting journey of that game as a way to encourage other designers to be brave and bold in their playtesting. The initial playtesting session included undergraduate students in our university's Game Studies and Design program.
Read MoreJones says, "a game is releasing in two months' time and there's been no communication about accessibility issues or accessibility functions, I really wish the developer would just communicate and say 'here they aren't.' That would be great."
Read MorePerhaps board games and role-playing games like D&D tap into the very human need to sit around a campfire and tell stories to each other.
Read MoreA new algorithm called Student of Games is capable of winning different board games, such as chess, Go, Texas Hold'em poker and Scotland Yard.
Read MoreImmerse yourself in interactive pedagogy at the Reacting Consortium Annual Institute, June 6-9, 2024, held at Barnard College in NYC. Explore new games and methodologies designed to invigorate modern classrooms. Choose between workshops featuring full-length and short games, or opt for a newcomer session to gain confidence in implementing Reacting. Engage in dynamic debates, role-play historical scenarios, and strategize for victory. Dive deeper into topics like AI integration, primary source scaffolding, accessibility, and discussions on race. With comprehensive guides for transportation and COVID-19 safety, this event offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. Reserve your spot now to join educators worldwide in this unforgettable educational experience.
Read More"It's not every day that high school students get to make their own video games with the help of professionals in the gaming and tech industry. High school students in East Baton Rouge Parish will be awarded that opportunity with the introduction of a new after-school game design program offered by Southern University.
Read MorePeople need an AI education - and fast, because the technology is evolving at speed. Could a fighting game be an easy way to gamify the process of AI education? Could we use gamification to educate people in AI at every level?
Read MoreResearchers have built the first general-purpose artificial intelligence algorithm that can master a wide variety of games - dubbed "Student of Games."
Read MoreHow can you possibly find the time to effectively manage and deliver the crucial training and development programmes your employees need to grow? In current times, the pressure of high workloads and a super-packed schedule at work is causing a lot of stress for office workers, and learning and development staff are no exception.
Read MoreBusiness instructors don't always have access to manufacturing equipment integral to a process we need to teach or might lack real-world experience with using it. Lean manufacturing is a widely used philosophy that focuses on eliminating any "Waste", an expense or effort expended during the manufacturing process that doesn't add value to the consumer.
Read MoreOnce seen as a distraction and waste of time, video games are gaining new levels of appreciation among employers for teaching in-demand skills.
Read MoreShe never thought that one day she would be in a classroom where an English teacher asked her to play a board game in order to learn about climate change.
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