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Education, gamification, learning, students, teachers, teaching, Technology
Modern education has various technological tools and applications that can significantly improve teaching and learning processes. Understanding these technological tools’ characteristics, uses, and best practices can help educators better integrate technology, improve classroom interaction, and enhance student engagement. This topic is important to me because I care about the learning experience of students.
Perhaps many people know that playing games is addictive for children, causing them to spend most of their time addicted to games. They may lack sleep which has a predictable impact on learning. According to Suk (2023) “Gamification of learning is a trend already seen in many educational institutions. The primary goal of incorporating game design elements in an educational setting is to make learning more fun and engaging.” Adding educational elements to games can help children learn from them, as long as they use their positive psychology to participate in teaching, especially for children who love playing games, which can be more effective. Although it is a type of educational game, parents also need to control the time their children spend to avoid prolonged exposure to electronic products that can lead to myopia.
Digital games enhance the learning experience using computers or video games as educational tools. “Koh’s meta-analysis (2022) also revealed that students with intellectual and developmental disabilities improved their competence and performance when they used digital games in the lessons.” (Timotheou et al, 2022). Digital games can help students with special needs learn better. This helps them do well in school, feel good about themselves, and enjoy learning. As education changes, using games in school can help all students, including those with special needs, to learn and succeed.
Traditional classrooms sometimes take a bit longer for students to get feedback and know how they’re doing. “Traditional classroom instructions fall short of providing an immediate learning environment, faster evaluations, and more engagement. In contrast, digital learning tools and technology fill this void. Some of the efficiencies such technologies provide are simply unrivaled by traditional learning methodologies”( Haleem et al 2022). In regular classrooms, it can take time for teachers to check everyone’s work, and students might have to wait to see how they did. But with digital tools, it’s almost instant. You do something, and you know if you got it right or if you need to try again.
In conclusion, using technology in education is a big deal. It helps teachers and students in many ways. Games can be good for learning if they have educational parts. But parents need to make sure kids don’t play too much to avoid problems like not getting enough sleep or eye issues. Digital technology, like games, can really help students, especially those who need extra support. It makes learning more fun and can be a game-changer for everyone. Compared to traditional methods, digital tools give quick feedback and engage students faster. This is important for adapting to new ways of teaching and making sure all students, including those with special needs, can do well in their studies.
References
Haleem, A., Javaid, M., Qadri, M. A., & Suman, R. (2022). Understanding the role of digital technologies in education: A review. Sustainable Operations and Computers, 3, 275–285. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.susoc.2022.05.004
Suk, J. (2023, November 16). 10 Trends in Education Technology That Will Have A Major Impact in 2023. Hurix Digital. https://www.hurix.com/trends-in-education-technology-that-will-have-a-major-impact/
Timotheou, S., Miliou, O., Dimitriadis, Y., Sobrino, S. V., Giannoutsou, N., Cachia, R., Martínez‐Monés, A., & Ioannou, A. (2022). Impacts of digital technologies on education and factors influencing schools’ digital capacity and transformation: A literature review. Education and Information Technologies, 28(6), 6695–6726. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-022-11431-8