Educational Gaming Tools

Today, our favorite chatbot Claude has gotten an upgrade. Anthropic is going all in to create a GenAI Chatbot that is for everyone from developers to teachers with their artifacts feature. Anthropic just widely released artifacts for all Claude users across their free and premium plans, as well as in their iOS and Android apps. Artifacts is a game-changer for educators, creating a dedicated window alongside the chat where Claude takes your written prompts and turns them into interactive games, presentations, websites, etc. Claude also has made it easy to publish the artifacts, so students or colleagues can interact with the activities. Mandy DePriest, on our team at AI for Education, recently demonstrated how the artifacts feature works with a quick walkthrough of a common classroom use case: creating an interactive, digital vocabulary quiz in seconds with no code and only a few simple prompts. In our training on Monday with a district in NJ, I modeled creating an interactive game out of the popular Egg Drop Challenge STEM project, adding a Batman themed twist to help students in their mission – trust me when I tell you teachers were super excited to start building their own interactive elements. If you want to try artifacts out, here are some example prompts to get you started: -Create a webpage for a high school English class based on this uploaded syllabus (we love the upload feature on Claude) -Generate an interactive math game to help 4th-grade students master comparing fractions. Use faction bars when providing students explanations for the questions -Design an interactive game to help students' learn Newton's First Law of Motion. Include an interactive element and directions for the game -Create an interactive vocabulary quiz based on keywords in the attached file We're excited about the potential of the artifacts feature to help teachers create fun and interactive ways to engage students in the classroom. Add it to the list of the many reasons to try out Claude. Have you used Claude and the artifacts feature yet? Share your best results! Links in the comments to my game and our Claude video walk through. #aiforeducation #GenAI #Claude #teachingwithAI

The Portuguese Safer Internet Centre has unveiled an innovative Minecraft world designed to teach primary school children about internet safety. This creative approach to cybersecurity education was showcased at the Lisbon Games Week 2024. Key highlights: - Interactive challenges teach crucial concepts like strong passwords and link safety. - Lesson plans and guides for teachers to implement in classrooms. - Two-month Minecraft Education licenses available for interested educators. - Official launch set for Safer Internet Day, February 11, 2025. As a professional in the tech industry, I am thrilled to see gamification being used to make cybersecurity education more engaging and accessible for young learners. This initiative could shape the next generation of digitally responsible citizens. What are your thoughts on using popular games like Minecraft to teach important digital skills? Have you seen similar initiatives in your country or organization? #Cybersecurity #Education #EdTech #GamificationInLearning #DigitalLiteracy Mirko Ross Rob van Kranenburg Nicolas Babin Pierre Pinna Sally Eaves Natalia Oropeza Zeina Zakhour Azita Esmaili Linda Grasso Mei Lin Fung David Bray, PhD Tony Moroney Jorge Cunha Neville Gaunt 💡⚡️ Tamara McCleary Claudia Mendes Silva Debra Ruh Puneet Singh Singhal Neil Milliken Beatriz G. Francisco Pinheiro 🚀 Ellen Schramke Julia Kauppert Sander Rotmensen

Hey L&D Peeps! So, what about scavenger hunts? 🤔 I love me an adventure game that involves learners synchronously & asynchronously 👩🏻💻🎮 ⏬ I mean, why stick with passive learning when you could throw your learners into a collect & conquer mission? Seriously, who wouldn’t want to transform a classroom, a corporate building, or even an LMS (or the whole city, if you’re feeling extra adventurous😎) into a playground of hidden learning gems? It sure beats another mind-numbing, text-heavy course. 🎯 🧰 Utility: We can reinvent our learning solutions by sending learners on a quest. Need to boost product knowledge? Send your sales force on a scavenger hunt to find QR codes scattered around town. Each code leads to a new scenario where they have to pitch products or solve client problems. It's like Pokémon Go, but for corporate training. And no Pikachu nor Poké Balls are needed…I promise😜. One time on 2019, we made 120 people scavenge through an entire building for 2 hours. 😌 Ahh nothing like watching your design satisfy that masochistic side, watching people going around in circles 🔃 ⚙️ Pro Tip for Learning Design: Mix in some digital elements and engagement strategies to transform tedious tasks into epic adventures. Whether it’s sending new hires on a Slack-based treasure hunt for onboarding or racing through your company’s milestones using augmented reality, the creative potential is limitless. And for those of you who need a little nudge to get started, here are some ideas: 1️⃣ Zappar - Go wild with augmented reality. From simple AR widgets to immersive 360-degree experiences, this tool has got you covered. 2️⃣ Goosechase - Build your own scavenger hunts, one step at a time. Perfect for when you want to take your learners on a thrilling ride without them leaving their desks. 3️⃣ 7taps Microlearning with Geotag QR codes- Create your own virtual world. I once built a whole asynchronous scavenger hunt around cognitive load strategies in instructional design—talk about learning on the go baby!😉 4️⃣ Geocaching - Turn your entire office into a playground. Hide those learning gems in every nook and cranny around! Believe it worked wonders in an experience about code of conduct and compliance. Or, if you’re feeling minimalist, just sprinkle a few QR codes around and use any of your favorite authoring or visual communication tools. (Shoutout to Genially my go to tool) Voilà! Instant engagement. You’re welcome ☺️ #scavengerhunt #learninganddevelopment #learningexperiencedesign #gamebasedlearning #gamificationoflearning

Did you know you can create engaging educational games for your class using Canva Code? And no, Code here doesn’t mean coding. There’s no programming involved. No tech headaches. Just you, your creativity, and the power of AI. Canva recently rolled out a new feature called Canva Code, which lets you design interactive learning games using simple prompts. That’s right, you describe the game, and Canva builds it for you. But here’s the catch: the output is only as good as your prompt. So the more detailed you are, the better your game. Think of it as AI-powered instructional design. Some of the games you can create include: 1. Flashcard games 2. Puzzle games 3. Memory match 4. Interactive story games 5. Digital board games 6. Spelling bees and more... I created the visual below to give you a quick overview of 10 learning games you can build using Canva Code. Check it out. #EdTech #CanvaCode #GameBasedLearning #AIinEducation #InstructionalDesign #TeachingWithAI #TeachersOfLinkedIn #medkharbach #educatorstechnology

🌍 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗔 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗕𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 🎮 The world of VR (Virtual Reality) gaming is evolving rapidly, offering an exciting intersection between entertainment and education. Imagine a space where you can design custom racetracks, compete in high-speed races with friends, and develop critical skills, all within a shared virtual environment. But it's not just about the thrill of competition, this new frontier in gaming holds immense potential for reshaping education. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗩𝗥 𝘀𝗼 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴? 1⃣ 𝙎𝙏𝙀𝙈 𝙀𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩: Imagine students building 3D models or exploring scientific labs virtually. VR creates interactive, hands-on experiences for subjects like physics, math, and biology. 2⃣ 𝘾𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙩𝙮 & 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙢-𝙎𝙤𝙡𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜: Designing virtual racetracks and overcoming challenges encourage creativity and critical thinking—skills that are vital in education and everyday life. 3⃣ 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 & 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙢𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠: The multiplayer aspect of VR fosters teamwork, a key component of both gaming and real-world projects. Virtual classrooms and social learning experiences offer dynamic ways for students to collaborate globally. 4⃣ 𝘿𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙇𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙮: Understanding emerging tech like VR empowers students to navigate and contribute to our increasingly digital world, unlocking opportunities for future careers in technology. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? The gaming industry has shown that interactive and immersive experiences are incredibly engaging. Merging these experiences with educational content can make learning more exciting and impactful. From 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 to 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀, VR enables an entirely new way of engaging with knowledge. 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗩𝗥 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀: ✴️ 𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙧𝙖𝙛𝙩 𝙀𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙀𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: Teaching STEM subjects through world-building. ✴️ 𝙏𝙞𝙡𝙩 𝘽𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙝: Encouraging creativity by allowing students to paint in 3D. ✴️ 𝙂𝙤𝙤𝙜𝙡𝙚 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨: Virtual field trips that bring global learning experiences to students. VR is no longer just about play; it’s about creating immersive, gamified learning environments where students can thrive. What are your thoughts on how VR can shape the future of gaming and education? Let’s keep the conversation going! #VR #Gaming #Innovation #STEMEducation #FutureOfLearning BizIntellects Consulting Group #Creativity #Collaboration Crowd Control Esports #DigitalLiteracy #VirtualReality Video credit: Respective owners

What if we’ve been wrong about gaming all along? 🎮 For years, the conversation around kids and video games has focused on screen time and its downsides. But new data tells a different story: 👉 52% of working professionals say gaming helped build career skills like problem-solving and strategic thinking. Let that sink in. I recently connected with Fox News Digital about something I care deeply about: the impact of game-based learning on student success. In education, we need to move beyond simply adding gamification (points, badges, streaks) to traditional instruction. The real shift is toward true game-based learning, where the game is the learning. At K12, we design experiences where learning is embedded in gameplay. Instead of reading about Jamestown or the Roman Empire, students step into customized Minecraft worlds, building, solving challenges, and collaborating to move forward. They’re mastering critical thinking and academic standards, often without even realizing it. This is the difference between passive screen time and active, intentional learning. As educators, our role isn’t to demonize devices; it’s to redesign how they’re used. When we guide students into immersive, purpose-driven environments, the impact is powerful. Thanks to Fox News for highlighting this shift in education: https://lnkd.in/e72Rvx2N What’s one real-world skill you’ve seen gaming develop, at home or in the classroom? Drop a quick example 👇 #K12 #EdTech #GameBasedLearning #CriticalThinking #MinecraftEducation