A recent Forbes Article offers an interesting take on the value of gamification technology as one fix in our broken education system. Games and technology are often the source of the very distractions that impede learning, but are they agents of engagement for the current generation of gadget-savvy school kids?
“Yes and no” is the answer
The results of an International Educational Assessment are alarming… Out of 34 countries, the U.S. ranked 14th in reading, 17th in science and 25th in math. These poor rankings have caused many educators to rethink the methods in which we teach our elementary, secondary and collegiate youth; bring some educators to the doorstep of gamification….
Part VI – Taking it to the Next Level This is the sixth and final part of a series of posts on the role of gamification in modern education by Andrew Proto. If you missed the previous articles, catch up with “Part I: the Unique Obstacles Teachers Face“, “Part II:Technology’s Role in a Gamified Classroom“,…
