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One question raised during LTT2013 was whether tablets were going to end up as the latest pile of classroom junk, purchased for the sake of it, without any defined objectives or problems to solve. If BYOD is implemented, who manages updates, interoperablity and other implementation strategies?
With an increased presence of BYOD and 1:1 programs in classrooms, schools today are faced with the challenge of transforming traditional learning spaces to seamlessly connect pedagogy, technology, and space. One of the biggest EdTech trends in 2016 and for the years to follow will be gamification. GoConqr Click To Tweet.
Purposeful gamification can allow for personalized learning , increased student engagement , and greater creativity. ( But what if you’re new to gamification? And they can respond using a smartphone, a laptop or a tablet, which makes it fantastic for BYOD classrooms. What if your students don’t all have iPads?
Using gamification, the most motivational aspects of games in non-game settings, has changed the game of school. Jenny used Beebots followed by apps on the iPads or similar tablets. A massive online game? Make this happen in your classroom, where students learn by playing; where they teach each other and themselves.
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