What is Gamification? Gamification is simply the use of game mechanics in the learning environment. Challenges, competition, collaboration, badges, points, and level ups can all be parts of a gamification. Oh, and it’s also a pretty great way to increase engagement and excitement in your classroom, make your lessons more fun for your students, and improve your learners’ mastery of … Read More
7 Challenges You Will Face with Mastery Learning
Success with mastery learning doesn’t come without challenges. Working with teachers across the country to implement mastery learning has shown me a lot of things. I’ve seen amazing educators, fantastic ideas, new solutions, and innovative concepts that I think will change education one day. I have also worked with many teachers to overcome challenges as they shift their classroom from … Read More
Blended Learning : What’s the deal?
Education continues to evolve as it aims to adapt to new technology and research supported teaching practices. The overall goal? To reach every student. A common buzzword right now is Blended Learning. Let’s chat about the basics! What is Blended Learning? A blended learning classroom utilizes face-to-face and online instruction. Different from simply providing learners with online tools, blended learning allows … Read More
Removing the Limits on Learning
Guest post by: Kristen Nan I was in conversation the other day when someone mentioned to me that the sky’s the limit for my child’s learning. I immediately gasped… felt a bit sick to be honest. Obviously my perception was different than theirs as they stood smiling while I looked like I needed the closest restroom. Why on earth do … Read More
