Differences Between Gamification and Game-based Learning Gamification and game-based learning are excellent resources for maintaining student attention. Student attention is one of the most necessary pillars of a quality educational experience. Different teaching strategies have been developed to … [Read more...]

Gamified learning: A Game-Changer in the Education Sector Gamified learning refers to an educational approach that integrates concepts of competitive games with education. The learning environment is designed to mimic a contest or game and infused with popular elements of gameplay like a leader … [Read more...]

School Children Become Aid Working Heroes In New Irish Made Video Game Primary school children can become life-saving aid workers in a new Irish-made video game that mixes fun with serious world issues like hunger and climate change. Sustainimals is a free online game where the player must support … [Read more...]

YoYo Games launches game-making tutorial Little Town for students A new way to learn Game Maker Studio 2 YoYo Games has launched interactive game making tutorial, Little Town for its 2D game development engine GameMaker Studio 2. Targeted at students and hobbyists, Little Town was developed … [Read more...]

Virtual Reality Energizes Pre-Service Special Ed Teachers Avatars simulate scenarios that allow pre-service teachers to develop their problem-solving skills Pre-service teachers at the University of North Georgia now use virtual reality avatars to prepare to work in K-12 special … [Read more...]

Memory Game Teaches Kids, Adults About Philippine Native Trees MANILA, Philippines — Funny Cow Games released an educational game that allows children and kids at heart to learn more about native trees in the Philippines. ForesTree: A Memory Match-Up Game teaches players about Philippine native … [Read more...]

https://youtu.be/siBs-ABLGzQ Nintendo Is Releasing Its First Educational 'Typing Quest' RPG for the Switch Nintendo and SENA Networks are getting ready to release the first educational typing game from the Switch. Titled Typing Quest, the typing adventure game is a Japanese typing trainer game … [Read more...]

Female E-sports Stars Take Home 98% Less in Winnings than the Average Elite Gamer New data analysis by OddsMonkey has revealed that compared to the elite gamers ranked in the Top 100 for prize money, which sits at $1,991,618.32, the 100 best female e-sports stars have pocketed just $33,202.21 — … [Read more...]

Carinn’s Game to Take on World’s Young Code Writers A time-travelling cat with no name, looking for a place to call home... It sounds like a quirky advertisement in the classifieds, but in reality, it is the theme of an international award-winning computer game created by Otago Girls’ High School … [Read more...]

Educational Game Makes Learning About Radiation Fun in Japan The Reconstruction Agency is using an educational game to help dispel rumors about the tragic accident that happened at a nuclear power plant in Fukushima Prefecture. The agency has uploaded to its website a quiz game styled on Snakes … [Read more...]

You won't collect coins or weapons in this video game. Instead, you'll gain wisdom about northern Wisconsin tribal culture. MENOMONIE – Designers of a new video game that teaches children about Indigenous sovereignty, history and culture in northern Wisconsin hope it will help augment the tenets … [Read more...]

10 Games To Play If You Like Totally Reliable Delivery Service Totally Reliable Delivery Service is a spectacular game for those who love physics games or anyone fond of chaotic multiplayer titles. Flailing wildly with friends is a thrilling experience, and being able to do it in an open-world and … [Read more...]

Which Companies Are Leading the Game-based Learning Market? Global Game-based Learning Market Analysis By Type, Application, Regions and Companies Forecast 2016-2027 is the latest publication of Read Market Research which evaluates and highlights market opportunities, challenges faced by the … [Read more...]

Lego’s Interactive Quiz Aims to Teach Kids Online Empathy (CNN) – Lego wants to teach kids about online empathy with an interactive quiz on its website. In the quiz, a new Lego hero named Captain Safety teams up with four other heroes to show children how to be more supportive of each other. They … [Read more...]

Games for Change National Student Challenge Dares Kids to Submit Social Impact Games All US Middle and High School Students are Welcome to Enter The 2021 G4C Student Challenge Competition has been officially announced. This annual game design competition is designed to act as a bridge between … [Read more...]

Biden Nominee’s School District Prioritizes Digital Equity Connecticut's public schools are leading the way in digital education during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Connecticut Department of Education and Meriden Public Schools recently made headlines when President Joe Biden announced former … [Read more...]

Kahoot Weighs U.S. Listing to Ride Boom in Educational Games Norwegian quiz and learning platform Kahoot! AS is considering a dual listing in the U.S., taking advantage of a surge in popularity during the pandemic, according to people familiar with the plans. Kahoot is currently listed on … [Read more...]

6 ELEARNING TRENDS CURRENTLY SHAPING THE INDUSTRY   eLearning is an essential part of teaching in the 21st-century. Having different strategies to administer lessons can benefit students and maximize learning potential. Below you will find trends that are currently shaping the industry. … [Read more...]

Making Students Love Math And Physics Through A Videogame? Here’s How An Italian Teacher Did It When one’s passionate about something, it tends to be contagious. Enea Montoli is 33 years old, he holds a PhD in Physics, he is a researcher at a meteorological institution - the Fondazione Osservatorio … [Read more...]