How to maximize the power of game-based learning

Dr. Joshua Prieur, an education expert at Prodigy Games, emphasizes the potential of game-based learning to enhance student motivation and engagement. He highlights Prodigy's success, noting that students using the platform showed increased performance on end-of-year assessments. The discussion also covers the importance of personalized learning and the balance between fun and academic rigor in gamified education. Dr. Prieur stresses the need for intentional use of educational technology to support traditional classroom instruction.
About the speaker

Dr. Josh Prieur

Prodigy Education

- Prodigy Education

Dr. Joshua Prieur is Director of Educator Enablement at Prodigy Games

  • Part 1 How to maximize the power of game-based learning

Show Notes

  • 02:38
    The role of gaming in education
    Explains the different forms of game-based learning, from physical games like Yahtzee to digital games, emphasizing the impact of technology.
  • 07:01
    Personalization and adaptive learning in Prodigy
    Explains how the algorithm in Prodigy senses students' struggles and provides remediation, while also challenging advanced students.
  • 13:35
    Challenges and future of game based learning
    Explains Prodigy's unique business model, which is free for schools and districts due to parent subscriptions, raising questions for schools to understand.

Quotes

  • "I was immediately drawn to prodigy because of the huge impact that they have on learners all across the world. That's a really unique business model." - Dr. Joshua Prieur

  • "As we look at the trajectory of academic performance in the US, there's just a lot of work to be done, and games can be a great way to augment the work that needs to happen." - Dr. Joshua Prieur

  • "Technology provides a really unique way to help personalize the learning and get students excited about their learning." - Dr. Joshua Prieur

  • "Game-based learning works because what it does is get students motivated, engaged and excited to practice their skills.” - Dr. Joshua Prieur

  • Part 1 How to maximize the power of game-based learning
About the speaker

Dr. Josh Prieur

Prodigy Education

- Prodigy Education

Dr. Joshua Prieur is Director of Educator Enablement at Prodigy Games

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    Part 1How to maximize the power of game-based learning

    Dr. Joshua Prieur, an education expert at Prodigy Games, emphasizes the potential of game-based learning to enhance student motivation and engagement. He highlights Prodigy's success, noting that students using the platform showed increased performance on end-of-year assessments. The discussion also covers the importance of personalized learning and the balance between fun and academic rigor in gamified education. Dr. Prieur stresses the need for intentional use of educational technology to support traditional classroom instruction.