GAME-BASED LEARNING AND GAMIFICATION

September 21, 2017

The notion might defy standard logic, but having fun while learning is a good thing. It’s evidence-based: enjoyment heightens engagement and retention an excellent reason to include gameplay in our blended learning campaigns.Game-based learning and gamification must be thoughtfully designed, drawing on the psychology of play and its usefulness as a learning strategy. InSync Training tapped into the expertise of fourteen experts for advice and guidance on game-based learning and gamification.

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IXL Learning

IXL Learning is an educational technology company that delivers an immersive e-learning experience—for all students, in all grades, in math, English language arts, science, and social studies. With 1 in 9 students already using IXL in the U.S., and over 25 billion questions asked and answered around the world, IXL is helping schools successfully use technology to improve teaching and learning. From algebra to adverbs, molecules to maps, IXL’s content and technology enable fresh, engaging, and personalized experiences that spark curiosity and build confidence. Other products include Quia Web, the original “create-your-own” website for teachers, and Quia Books, the leading online platform for world-language courses.

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IXL Learning

IXL Learning is an educational technology company that delivers an immersive e-learning experience—for all students, in all grades, in math, English language arts, science, and social studies. With 1 in 9 students already using IXL in the U.S., and over 25 billion questions asked and answered around the world, IXL is helping schools successfully use technology to improve teaching and learning. From algebra to adverbs, molecules to maps, IXL’s content and technology enable fresh, engaging, and personalized experiences that spark curiosity and build confidence. Other products include Quia Web, the original “create-your-own” website for teachers, and Quia Books, the leading online platform for world-language courses.

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