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Tag: gamification

27 Apr 2016

NY Times article discusses engagement and gamification

Kevin BrileyUncategorizedEdtech update, edutainment, gamification, New York Times, student engagement

Last week, the New York Times ran an article on Kahoot, an online quiz system from Norway being played in some schools.  The article is well worth reading for its…

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31 Jul 2015

In intervention, the Math “Grind” requires the right reward

Kevin BrileyUncategorizedextrinsic motivation, gamification, intrinsic motivation, math intervention, the grind

In a past article on gamification I’ve written that “Interactive engagement, not entertainment, is at the core of a computer game’s ability to motivate.  Finding ways to make math more interactive…

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4 May 2015

Effective Math Intervention: Engagement or Gamification?

Kevin BrileyUncategorizedDr. Ivan Joseph, gamification, math intervention, math skill gaps, student engagement

I’ve noticed more posts and articles lately touting either the benefits or detractions of “gamification.” It seems that not that long ago “edutainment” was the buzz word and then, just…

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