In this article, dive deeply into the top 7 advantages of game-based learning within the classroom, understand what differentiates it from gamification, and discover which types of games are better for today’s kids.
(more…)Last summer, we announced our exciting partnership with Rovio Entertainment to feature the beloved Angry Birds characters in our Learning Universe. This collaboration was facilitated by our licensing representative, Maximum Orbit.
Today we’re thrilled to introduce the second batch of games addressing three different topics:
Read more below for an overview of these games and the adventures your students will experience!
Three new Angry Birds titles are here to fling students into amazing educational experiences!
The fun, physics-based gameplay, and unforgettable characters make learning about forces, gravity, and projectiles a breeze. Students might not even realize they’re absorbing knowledge while launching birds!
Remember our partnership with Rovio announced a year ago? Well, we’re clucking excitedly to unveil four more educational Angry Birds games, ready to supercharge your classroom! Dive in below to meet the feathered scholars!
Game Description:
Play with our Angry Birds friend in this fun game and learn how they use Kinetic Energy knowledge to defeat the piggies!
Learn how energy moves among the different systems and how to exploit it.
Academically, students will learn concepts in Kinetic Energy with an Angry Birds gameplay experience which your students will love.
Physics-Based Puzzles: In the classic Angry Birds style, Kinetic Power will help students understand the relationship between mass, velocity, and kinetic energy. The game helps illustrate how a bird’s speed and mass affect the amount of kinetic energy it has.
Practical Application: Players can see how kinetic energy is converted into other forms of energy upon impact, such as when a bird collides with a structure and causes it to collapse. This visual representation helps solidify the concept of energy transfer.
Learning Through Play: Our mission. Kinetic Power is designed to be fun and engaging, with colorful graphics, humorous characters, and a variety of levels that keep players entertained.
With your students on our side, the Angry Birds crew will defeat the evil pigs. Plan, aim, and shoot the Angry Birds to trigger the fun in the classroom!
Game description:
Join the Angry Birds on a space adventure! Angry Birds: Space Tactics, makes learning geometry fun!
In this cosmic journey, players use strategic bird launches to defeat pigs while picking up basic geometric concepts like points, rays, lines, and angles.
In the same way as before, students will learn concepts about Linear Geometry in a fun and engaging way with the Angry Birds crew!
Engaging Gameplay: The game introduces players to fundamental geometry concepts such as points, lines, line segments, rays, and angles.
Problem Solving: Players are challenged to use their understanding of linear geometry to solve problems. They will need to calculate the correct angle of launch or the exact point of intersection to complete a level.
Students will find a lot of humor and relatability in Space Tactics, making the learning process extra enjoyable.
Get ready to travel across the universe and dive into the world of Linear Geometry with the Angry Birds crew!
Game Description:
Help the Angry Birds rid their planetarium of the Pigs by fixing models of the Earth, Moon, and night sky.
Along the way, learn about how the movements of the Sun, Moon, and Earth work to create complex patterns that we experience every day!
Solar Smash brings to the table a full hands-on experience for our students:
Planetary Features: Players discover various features of the Earth, stars, and moon such as rotation angles, rotation time, constellations, and more! This knowledge is integrated into gameplay, as players must navigate these features to complete levels.
Engaging Gameplay: Students will interact with space environments, launching birds to complete missions that involve defeating the piggies and saving the day.
Each level in Solar Smash presents unique challenges that require players to think critically and use their knowledge of Earth and the Solar System to succeed. This keeps the game interesting and intellectually stimulating.
Game Description:
Help Ice Bird on his mission to return to his home planet Pluto. To accomplish that, defeat the space pigs belonging to other planets.
Join Red on this awesome trip and help your students learn about the solar system and the concept of gravity.
Return Home brings fun to our elementary and middle schoolers in a way you’ll only find in Legends of Learning!
Understanding Gravity: The game introduces the concept of gravity, explaining it as the force that attracts objects towards one another, particularly towards the center of the Earth or other celestial bodies.
Creative Challenges: Levels include creative puzzles that require players to use their understanding of gravitational force and the unique Angry Birds’ skills.
Return Home illustrates how Gravitational Force varies for different planets and celestial bodies, helping players understand its concept through their challenging and engaging levels.
In this Angry Birds adventure, players delve into the world of forces and collisions. They’ll strategically guide Red the Bird using the Sproing-O-Matic, a device that controls his launch angle, direction, and force.
Analyzing each level is crucial as players aim to reclaim stolen eggs from the villainous pigs. By carefully adjusting these elements, players must ensure Red avoids obstacles and reaches his target without getting stuck or falling.
This physics-based gameplay serves as a fun and engaging way to learn key scientific concepts.
In this game a new twist is thrown into the classic battle between birds and pigs. This time, the pigs have constructed barriers to protect their ill-gotten gains: the birds’ eggs!
Players strategize by launching the birds through special “multiplication portals” that alter their properties. Solving multiplication problems becomes the key to taking down the pigs’ defenses and reclaiming the eggs.
This innovative approach transforms multiplication practice into an engaging and rewarding adventure.
Stay tuned for more Angry Birds games coming to Legends of Learning in topics such as Gravitational Force, the Coordinate Plane, Arithmetic with Decimals, and more! We’ll see you soon in the Learning Universe with Kinetic Power, Space Tactics, and Solar Smash in your queue!
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Hi Legends! Welcome to another exciting update from our Learning Universe! This June, we’re thrilled to introduce you to the latest additions to our ever-expanding array of Science classroom games, designed to engage while enhancing your students’ test scores. If you missed last month’s new games you can take a look at May’s update here.
What will you find below?
Discover June’s highlights! Get to know the new science games and closely examine featured science games.
Get ready to engage your students with exciting new adventures and hands-on learning experiences.
Games for Grades 3-5
Games for Grades 6-8
Hey there! We need to help Ice Bird on his mission to get back to his home planet! In order to accomplish that, we will have to defeat the space pigs of every planet.
Join us on this awesome trip and you will learn about the solar system and the concept of gravity.
Tiny cannot walk so he built a wheelchair to move and go through any obstacle on his way.
Apart from the buttons, the mouse has stolen many other objects like iron marbles, wooden sticks, and other things that Tiny can use to go through the mouse house and get back all his treasure, because his wheelchair has a magnet on it, and Tiny knows how to use it to move objects.
Drive around a village in your car making repairs and helping people while learning about different energies and natural resources.
Keep an eye out for more exciting game updates coming your way soon. New to Legends of Learning and eager to try out these games? Sign up now and embark on an educational adventure!
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to earn reward points by leaving teacher reviews! Your feedback not only helps other educators select the right games but also ensures students have access to the best educational material. Plus, your input guides us in creating more of the games you love. Start earning rewards today and make a difference in the learning journey!
Have questions? Reach out to us at support@legendsoflearning.com.
Hi Legends! Welcome to another exciting update from our Learning Universe! This June, we’re thrilled to introduce you to the latest additions to our ever-expanding array of Math classroom games, designed to engage while enhancing your students’ test scores.
Let’s dive into June’s highlights! Get to know the new math games and closely examine featured math games.
Get ready to engage your students with exciting new adventures and hands-on learning experiences.
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8
Game description:
Julie, a spunky strawberry, and Claudio, a steadfast cup of coffee, have been friends for a long time and have been on many adventures.
Along the way, they’ve collected tools and trinkets, and love to tell stories of how they’ve shared, traded, collected, and lost them.
Play along with Claudio and Julie and make your own grand adventure!
Game Description:
You and your friend Chompi want to test your abilities in the Decimal Fraction Forest and get the title of ‘Decimal Fractions Masters’.
To do it you decide to go and explore all the challenges in the famous ‘Decimal Fraction Forest’.
Game Description:
Embark on an exhilarating adventure with Kenzo, the resolute ninja whose daily routine blends physical endurance with mental agility in a captivating pixelated realm reminiscent of Jetpack Joyride’s fast-paced excitement.
Join Kenzo as he navigates The Phoenix Lair, a mystical landscape adorned with ancient shrines of wisdom, during his brisk 1K morning run.
Traverse the pixelated terrain, solving puzzles at each shrine to unlock magical abilities such as protective shields, coin-magnetism, and transmutation spells, amplifying Kenzo’s journey with newfound powers and challenges.
Have you missed last month’s new games? Take a look at May’s update here! And don’t forget to keep an eye out for more exciting game updates coming your way soon.
Are you new to Legends of Learning and eager to try these games? Sign up now and embark on an educational adventure!
Don’t miss out on the chance to earn reward points. Leave a teacher review! Your feedback helps other educators select the right games and ensures students have access to the best educational material.
Plus, your input guides us in creating more of the games you love. Start earning rewards today and make a difference in the learning journey!
Have questions? Reach out to us at support@legendsoflearning.com
Have you ever imagined a classroom where students are begging to do homework? This can become a reality with the award-winning, game-based learning solution that’s turning heads across the country. Keep reading and learn how to improve your test scores with Legends of Learning!
Now, let’s dive into the Legends of Learning universe!
Games have long been a medium for learning, and teaching strategic thinking and problem-solving skills through chess, checkers, and other board games.
Teachers use educational games, like flashcards and puzzles, to help students improve their math, language, and memory skills. Video games have also become popular educational tools in recent years. They engage players in interactive experiences that teach a wide range of subjects, from history to physics.
These digital games often incorporate complex narratives and simulations, providing immersive environments where learners can apply knowledge in practical and innovative ways. Legends of Learning stands out from other platforms because of three key points:
Legends of Learning has innovated upon the long legacy of games as an educational medium by meticulously crafting engaging games that each target a specific learning standard. This ensures that the skills and knowledge students gain through gameplay align directly with what they need to know according to your state curriculum.
Standards-aligned games also eliminate the struggle of scrambling to find activities that “kind of” fit the curriculum. Teachers can be confident that Teachers can confidently know that every minute immersed in gameplay is focused on learning.
Legends of Learning games are made to match state standards like Common Core, NGSS, and TEKS. This ensures that the skills and knowledge students gain through gameplay directly contribute to their academic success.
Legends of Learning rejects the tired, one-size-fits-all approach to learning. Instead, it relies on engaging learning experiences that capture student interest and boost motivation to derive its power.
Specifically designed to be fun and interactive, students become active participants, solving problems, making connections, and applying their knowledge in a stimulating environment. No more rote memorization!
The variety of game genres within our platform caters to diverse learning styles and keeps things fresh. From simulations and puzzles to strategy games and challenges, there’s something to appeal to every student.
As you’ll learn below, research shows that learning through play is enjoyable and effective. When students are having fun, they’re more likely to retain information and develop a deeper understanding of the concepts.
Legends of Learning goes beyond just games. It offers a multimodal solution with a comprehensive toolkit that provides options for visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners. These resources help teachers accommodate diverse learning styles and preferences, recognizing that students learn in different ways.
Teachers can access games, lesson plans, videos, assessments, professional development, and reports to customize their teaching. These resources were designed to provide students with a comprehensive learning experience.
Multimodal solutions assist students in learning in their preferred style. They also aid teachers in teaching effectively. Additionally, they help track student progress and create an engaging learning environment.
You have many choices regarding education technology solutions for your classrooms. One of the most important features that sets Legends of Learning apart is third-party research which validates its impact on academic performance.
Studies by WestEd showcase the platform’s effectiveness. In a large-scale study involving over 14,500 students, those who actively engaged with Legends of Learning games in science classes saw significant gains.
Students with high usage (50+ games) experienced a remarkable 23 percentile point increase on their annual science exams, while those with moderate usage (25-49 games) saw a 13 percentile point increase.
These results demonstrate the power of Legends of Learning to make a real difference in student achievement. By embracing multimodal learning tools and GBL experiences, we can transform test score improvement into an engaging adventure for both students and educators.
This WestEd study found that fifth and eighth graders who used Legends of Learning games at least twice weekly showed significantly higher achievement on standardized test scores.
Testimonials from administrators and teachers have validated the impact that Legends of Learning had on their students.
Dr. Ferleshare Starks, former Science Coordinator at Beaumont Independent School District assessed: “Game-based learning, as featured with Legends of Learning, has had a profound impact on both my students and teachers. The kids look forward to working through the games and to see students’ eagerness to share their adventures tells me we have identified a way to connect and make them feel that success in science is achievable.”
Educator Amy Stafford found many different ways game-based learning impacted her students after working closely for the Game-Based Learning Design Competition: “The Legends of Learning Video Learning Game Challenge appealed to our students because it was focused on a topic that many students love: playing video games!”
This challenge allowed their students to experience the video games’ design process, combining collaboration, critical thinking skills, and writing in a way that the students not only enjoyed but excelled in.“The engagement, success, and pride these students experienced with their finished products were worth all the time invested and what every teacher hopes to see throughout their teaching career”, Amy added.
2024 Codie Award Finalist: Standing out for its innovative learning methods, we competed against top-tier contenders for the Best Educational Game, Best Gamification in Learning, and Best Customer Experience in EdTech awards.
2023 Codie Award Finalist: Competed against top contenders in the Best Educational Game category, demonstrating its innovative and effective approach.
2023 Parent Teacher Choice Award. HowtoLearn.com gave an award to Awakening for engaging students and supporting their learning effectively. The program appeals to both parents and educators.
2022 Codie Award Winner: Legends of Learning has earned the Best Educational Game CODiE award from SIIA for 2022.
Digital Promise Certification: Awarded to Legends of Learning’s Math Basecamp Math Fact Fluency Solution for its research-based design, ensuring the program is grounded in sound educational principles.
Academic’s Choice Award: Awarded to Legends of Learning’s Awakening game.
Each Legends of Learning suite component is designed to transform how students learn math and science. Here’s a closer look at this power trio:
Forget the days of pleading with students to do homework. Schools embracing Awakening, Legends of Learning’s award-winning multiplayer platform for math and science, are witnessing a thrilling transformation.
Here, homework becomes a genuinely fun adventure, not a chore. But what exactly is Awakening, and how can it revolutionize your classrooms and propel student achievement in math and science?
Awakening is a multiplayer world filled with curriculum-aligned math and science games. Students can compete with friends, unlock cool avatars, ride their virtual pets, and have a blast while learning. The best part is that Awakening is proven to raise test scores! Here’s why:
These dedicated Math and Science Rooms provide a structured environment for students to delve deeper into specific topics through interactive simulations, problem-solving exercises, and targeted activities.
Whether it’s friendly competition in the arcade or focused practice in the classroom, Awakening empowers students to tailor their gameplay to their preferred learning style and maximize their success.
Awakening goes further than just gameplay. It allows students to express their individuality. They can unleash their creativity with a seemingly endless selection of avatar clothing and hairstyles. This kind of customization allows students to create and manage more of their learning journey within Awakening.
Awakening empowers teachers with valuable data! When students play, educators get detailed reports that track their progress. These reports showcase their level of mastery in specific areas, along with the time spent engaging with different standards or topics. This real-time data allows educators to identify areas where students excel and pinpoint any knowledge gaps that may require additional support.
By fostering a fun and engaging environment, Awakening ignites curiosity, promotes collaboration, and empowers students to take ownership of their learning journey. A powerful tool for school districts, that is backed by research, curriculum-aligned, and committed to student engagement.
Ready to unleash the power of Awakening in your classrooms? Explore the world!
Are you struggling with math fact fluency? Math Basecamp is here to save the day! This award-winning platform uses a personalized approach to help students master math facts, from counting basics to real-world applications.
Furthermore, teachers get real-time data to identify areas where students need extra help. Math Basecamp’s adaptive learning approach helps ensure students take the learning pathway that fits them best, all with minimal teacher intervention.
Unlike traditional methods, Math Basecamp takes a holistic approach to math fact fluency. It can be seen as a journey that involves several crucial stages.
Math Basecamp guides students through a series of phases designed to build a strong foundation for math fact fluency:
This phase sets the stage for success. Interactive lesson plans and fun games introduce students to key math concepts and strategies. They build their understanding of number relationships and practice counting skills through entertainment activities.
Here’s where things get personalized! Math Basecamp utilizes an adaptive learning engine. This means the program assesses each student’s understanding and tailors practice exercises accordingly. Students are challenged with facts they haven’t mastered yet while receiving positive reinforcement for those they’ve already conquered.
Mastery goes beyond memorization! In this phase, students put the facts they have mastered into work. Engaging activities challenge them to apply their knowledge to solve real-world problems. This reinforces fact recall while building problem-solving skills and boosting confidence.
Math Basecamp isn’t just about student learning; it empowers teachers to become data-driven legends! Here’s how:
Interactive tables enable educators to see real-time data on assessed and mastered facts for each student, allowing you to identify who needs extra support and who’s excelling. Teachers can also adjust the mastery range by tailoring the difficulty level to suit individual needs. This ensures students are neither bored by repetition nor overwhelmed by too much difficulty.
Math Basecamp helps pinpoint students who demonstrate inconsistent practice or struggle with specific facts. This allows educators to intervene early and proactively provide targeted support before problems snowball.
Educators get a bird’s-eye view of class progress through insightful reports summarizing individual and overall student performance. Thus use this data to run strategic instruction adjustments and celebrate student success.
Math Basecamp is more than just a math fact practice program. It’s a comprehensive solution that empowers students to achieve true mastery and build a strong foundation for future math success.
Personalized learning, data-driven insights for teachers, and a fun, engaging approach make Math Basecamp a powerful tool that helps school districts boost test scores, build math confidence, and see their students succeed!
Ready to see this powerful, multimodal education tool in action? Visit the Math Basecamp website to learn more!
Picture a classroom alive with activity, not the restless kind, but the focused hum of minds tackling math and science concepts. This isn’t a dream scenario – it’s the reality for schools that adopted Learning Universe by Legends of Learning.
This one-stop shop for over 2,000 curriculum-aligned math and science games, lessons, and assessments is crafted by experts and designed to be fun and informative.
It’s known that rote memorization can be dull and ineffective. Instead, game-based learning solutions offer unique instructional experiences that are as exciting as they are rigorous.
Learning Universe provides a rich tapestry of experiences, ensuring there’s something to spark curiosity in every student. Each meticulously crafted game seamlessly integrates with your existing curriculum, eliminating the need for time-consuming searches for relevant activities.
Students can become explorers, strategists, and problem-solvers, transforming learning into a mind-blowing adventure.
A global network of game studios and instructional designers collaborate with Legends of Learning to create these games, ensuring a high-quality experience that is both educational and captivating.
Since we source game experiences from the best studios worldwide, we offer students a variety of fresh and engaging experiences. Poorly rated games are automatically removed from our system, ensuring only the best remain active.
Additionally, all games undergo thorough checks by our in-house educational experts to ensure they are curriculum-aligned and of the highest quality.
The sheer variety of topics available in Learning Universe is mind-boggling. From exploring the intricacies of the rock cycle to discovering every corner of our solar system, and deeply understanding how photosynthesis works, there’s something that generates curiosity in every student. Here’s just a taste of the exciting game themes you’ll find:
In June 2023, Legends of Learning partnered with Rovio Entertainment, the company behind the runaway hit Angry Birds franchise, to bring these popular characters and landscapes into the world of education through a series of engaging games.
These games leverage the fun and familiar aspects of Angry Birds while incorporating elements like problem-solving and interactive gameplay to teach students important STEM concepts.
Discover the latest games of this amazing collaboration: Solar Smash! & Eggstraction, and the Multiplication Portal!
Learning Universe is a gateway to a more engaging and effective learning experience for all students. With its research-backed approach, curriculum alignment, and commitment to fun, it’s a powerful tool that can elevate your school’s learning environment. Ready to Unlock its Power?
Try Learning Universe and discover how it can help your students reach their full potential!
School districts need a new approach to address stagnant and, in some cases, declining test scores. Legends of Learning offers a comprehensive solution to reignite student engagement and propel achievement. This engaging platform utilizes multimodal learning tools, transforming classrooms into dynamic environments where students become active participants in their own education.
Multimodal education offers a toolbox full of fun and exciting ways to learn: math & science games (K-8), lesson plans, videos, assessments, professional development support, and reports – there’s something for every learner! This variety keeps students interested and helps them remember things better. It’s not just about memorizing facts; students also learn valuable skills like complex problem-solving and teamwork.
Legends of Learning offers a comprehensive suite of educational tools designed to transform the way students learn math and science. But with so many features and functionalities, you might have some questions. Here, we answer some of the most frequently asked questions about Legends of Learning:
Legends of Learning focuses on igniting a passion for math and science in students from kindergarten to eighth grade (grades K-8). With over 2,000 curriculum-aligned games at your fingertips, you can cater to a wide range of topics and learning objectives.
Absolutely! Legends of Learning understands the importance of curriculum alignment. Our games are meticulously crafted to target specific state standards, including popular frameworks like Common Core, NGSS, and TEKS. This ensures that the skills and knowledge students gain through gameplay directly contribute to their academic success.
The beauty of Legends of Learning lies in its variety. We offer games that span almost all the most popular state standards for math and science. From basic arithmetic and counting in elementary grades to complex scientific concepts like climate change and the solar system in middle school, there’s something to engage every student’s curiosity and instructor’s educational priority.
Legends of Learning’s user-friendly platform makes finding the perfect games for your students easy. You can search by grade level, specific standards, or even keywords. We also offer pre-curated collections that align with popular curriculum units, saving you valuable time and effort.
Ready to Explore the World of Legends of Learning?
With its vast library of engaging games, curriculum alignment, and commitment to student success, Legends of Learning is a powerful tool that can transform your classrooms. Visit our website to explore the full range of games and discover how Legends of Learning can help your students achieve their full potential!
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Legends of Learning is more than just games – it’s a powerful product suite that can transform your classrooms and boost student test scores. It provides you with a variety of engaging options, with research-backed results, that will make your students happy. A win-win for everyone!
Visit our website to learn more and see how Legends of Learning can help your school district take learning to the next level!
Awakening by Legends of Learning isn’t just a game; it’s a revolution in educational experiences. This immersive, multiplayer world offers a treasure trove of curriculum-aligned math and science content, all wrapped in a captivating and fun package.
The new version takes things a step further, introducing exciting features designed to supercharge student engagement and academic achievement. But before we delve into the new additions, let’s explore the core of Awakening’s success: the power of game-based learning.
Traditional education often relies on rote memorization and passive learning, which can leave students feeling disengaged and uninspired. By incorporating game-based learning principles, Awakening transforms learning into an active, dynamic experience.
This approach taps into the power of emotions in learning. When students experience enjoyment, a sense of accomplishment, and a healthy dose of friendly competition, they become more motivated to explore and learn.
The latest version of Awakening builds upon its core strengths, offering innovative features that enhance the learning experience:
Streamlined Assignments: “Teacher Quests” and “District Quests” are now seamlessly integrated into the game world. Students can easily access, complete, and revisit assignments within Awakening, eliminating the need to switch between platforms.
Enhanced World Exploration: Beastie riding and customizable trails add a layer of fun and personalization to navigating Awakening. These features provide additional motivation for students to collect Beasties and explore all corners of the game.
Expanded Learning Content: Exciting new minigames broaden the learning horizons within Awakening. Students encounter fresh, engaging learning experiences that complement the existing curriculum-aligned content.
Accessibility for All: Text-to-speech functionality on message popups ensures that all students, regardless of their reading level, can fully participate in the game. This feature fosters inclusivity and ensures no student is left behind.
Personalized Support: Just-in-Time Learning promises to be a game-changer. Students struggling with specific concepts will receive personalized recommendations from their in-game guide, Tuto, directing them to relevant learning materials. This targeted support will help students catch up and solidify their understanding.
So why wait? Head over to Awakening today and unleash the power of game-based learning in your classroom!
The impact of Awakening extends far beyond the virtual world. Teachers and students alike benefit from its innovative approach:
Detailed Reporting: Data-rich reports provide educators with invaluable insights into student performance on specific topics. This allows teachers to tailor their instruction and identify areas where students might need extra help.
Curriculum Alignment: Awakening offers a vast library of curriculum-aligned games, ensuring that students are practicing and mastering relevant math and science concepts.
Multimodal Learning Support: Awakening empowers teachers to create engaging multimodal learning experiences, blending classroom instruction with multimedia educational assets, and curriculum-aligned game-based learning tools.
Unlimited Options: Students have access to over 2,000 curriculum-aligned math and science games, fostering a love for learning both at school and at home.
Personalized Learning: Students can customize their avatars, adding a playful element to their experience.
Learn at Their Own Pace: Awakening allows students to progress individually, ensuring they fully understand each topic before moving forward. This personalized approach fosters confidence and a deep understanding of the material.
Embrace Productive Struggle: Awakening provides a safe and rewarding environment where students can tackle challenges. Through engaging gameplay, they’ll develop valuable problem-solving skills and celebrate their achievements.
Boost Cognitive Function: Studies show that Awakening enhances cognitive function and learning comprehension. Interactive games stimulate the brain, fostering a love for learning that extends beyond the summer months.
Explore Unforgettable Experiences: Awakening goes beyond textbooks! Students embark on virtual adventures, conduct simulations, and explore fascinating topics, all while strengthening their math and science knowledge.
Motivation and Competition: Leaderboards and quiz games inject a healthy dose of competition, keeping students engaged and motivated to excel.
Awakening’s commitment to innovation and its focus on student engagement have earned it well-deserved recognition, including the 2023 Parent Teacher Choice Award.
Furthermore, research-backed effectiveness and unique features make Awakening one of the top educational tools of choice in digitally-enabled classrooms.
Students Playing Legends of Learning Show Higher Test Scores!
Awakening is a powerful tool for transforming classrooms and making learning enjoyable for students of all ages. Feel free to explore Legends of Learning’s website to discover all about the exciting ways it can transform students’ learning journey!
Hi Legends! Welcome to another exciting update from our Learning Universe Math Games! This May, we’re thrilled to introduce you to the latest additions to our ever-expanding array of Math classroom games, designed to engage while enhancing your students’ test scores. If you missed last month’s new games you can take a look at April’s update here.
Get ready to engage your students with exciting new adventures and hands-on learning experiences.
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8
Game Description:
Rube Goldberg Magic Marbles is a game where students will choose and set up contraptions to help with some day-to-day activities while learning to write and read simple expressions.
Game Description:
Time for potions!
Help out a wizard lady in her potion shop. Learn about Equivalence, and compare similar fractions!
Game Description:
Embark on a thrilling adventure with Kenzo. Dash through the vibrant pixelated world of the Thousand Toad Swamp, using simple mechanics to navigate obstacles and pitfalls.
As Kenzo undertakes his daily 1K run, test both his physical prowess and mental acuity by solving puzzles at the five shrines of knowledge scattered along the way.
With a blend of fast-paced action, brain-teasing challenges, and mystical abilities, Kenzo’s journey promises an unforgettable adventure for all who dare to join him.
Keep an eye out for more exciting game updates coming your way soon.
New to Legends of Learning and eager to try out these games? Sign up now and embark on an educational adventure!
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to earn Rewards Points by leaving teacher reviews! Your feedback not only helps other educators select the right games but also ensures students have access to the best educational material.
Plus, your input guides us in creating more of the games you love. Start earning rewards today and make a difference in the learning journey!
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Hi Legends! Welcome to another exciting update from our Learning Universe Science Games!
This May, we’re thrilled to introduce you to the latest additions to our ever-expanding array of Science classroom games, designed to engage while enhancing your students’ test scores. If you missed last month’s new games you can take a look at April’s update here.
(more…)Fulton, MD, April 3, 2024 – Legends of Learning has been selected to partner with Impact Florida, a non-profit, non-partisan organization advancing excellence in classroom instruction, and WestEd, a national non-partisan leader in research, development, and service focused on education and human development, to examine the efficacy of game-based science instruction in Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS).
An $8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Education Innovation and Research (EIR) grant program will fund a five-year study to explore how a standards-aligned, game-based learning (GBL) experience will impact student performance on the fifth-grade state standardized science test. The study will include a year-long randomized controlled trial (RCT). Several prior studies of the Legends of Learning platform have already shown significant positive correlations between game platform usage and improvements in test scores. With WestEd leading data collection, analysis, and insights, this study will build upon an established body of evidence.
“We’re excited to be partnering with Impact Florida to test the impact of Learning Universe, our evidence-based, rigorous, game-based learning curriculum, with educators in the state,” said Legends of Learning CEO Dr. Vadim Polikov. “Students are struggling to stay engaged in school, especially post-COVID, and this has led directly to lower test scores in math and science. Games have the power to change that.”
Innovation in delivering education is of paramount importance given current proficiency trends in science education. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted teachers’ ability to engage students in attentive learning experiences. During this period, proficiency scores were negatively impacted, as Florida fifth-grade science performance fell from 55% proficiency in 2018 to 47% in 2021.
In response to pandemic-induced instruction challenges, teachers scrambled for instructional tools to engage a student population that shifted to more screen-based engagement for learning, social connection, and entertainment. Interactive content has become the norm: 6 out of the top 10 content sites used by teachers and students in the 2021- 22 school year were gamified or used games to teach.
“Impact Florida is thrilled to help support research on the potential impact of innovative tools like Legends of Learning and to work with Florida educators in doing so,” said Impact Florida President Mandy Clark. “Increasing engagement is important to student academic growth, and we’re eager to see how game-based learning can tap into students’ existing interests.”
A prior study of the Legends of Learning platform by WestEd showed up to a 23-percentile point improvement in science achievement scores with usage of the GBL platform. “This RCT will reveal the direct impact of the Legends of Learning platform on science achievement, building upon our prior findings of a positive association on science achievement with increased usage of the platform,” said Taunya Nesin, Director of STEM Networking and Partnerships at WestEd. “The methodology and scope of this study will help us learn more about best practices for implementation and use of GBL in elementary classrooms and the impact it can have on learning.”
The study will be conducted in partnership with Miami-Dade County Public Schools, one of over 300 districts across 49 states that have partnered with Legends of Learning. Reacting to the award, Dr. Jose Dotres, MDCPS Superintendent, said, “We pride ourselves on building networks that collaborate to maximize the potential of every student in our district. That collaboration extends to studies like this, which can provide us with insights that help accelerate student performance. We’re excited to participate in this research.”
Approximately 280 science teachers and over 6,000 students are projected to participate in the study. The U.S. Department of Education’s Education Innovation and Research program will provide a grant of $7,997,993 to support the research, which will be matched by an in-kind contribution of more than $800,000 from Legends of Learning.
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To request an interview with Legends of Learning CEO Vadim Polikov, contact Jose Ramos at (925) 261-8586 or jose.ramos@legendsoflearning.com
To request an interview with Impact Florida President Mandy Clark, contact Trey Csar at (415) 215-4994 or trey@impactfl.org.
To request an interview with WestEd staff on this project, contact Gretchen Wright at gretchen.wright@wested.org.
We live in a society that idolizes super heroes. Everyone wants to be super, and teachers are no different: They can teach super. An elementary school teacher’s impact on a child surpasses almost anyone else in their life, other than parents and close relatives.
Do you know how important you are to your students?
By sparking curiosity and interest in a subject like science, you can build the foundation for a future career and lifelong passion. But it takes more than just an attentive teacher; it requires making STEM fun and playful.
Just last December, Getting Smart magazine noted how important it is to make science a fun activity. “Implementing a STEM curriculum during the early elementary grades which combines play with direct instruction can lead to long-term interest in these subjects,” writes Tracy Derrell. Maintaining interest from elementary and through middle school requires engagement.
That’s where teaching super comes into play.
The need for super teachers is real. Only 34% of 4th grade students achieved a score of “At or Above Proficient” on the science portion of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP).
The United States needs its youth to take on STEM careers. The country is currently reliant on foreign workers to fulfill its STEM workforce.
So how does an educator make science fun and playful?
For starters, you can make a game of it. That goes well beyond Legends of Learning’s elementary suite of games. There are many ways to make content accessible to students.
For example, consider these eight fun resources we found to help teachers preparing science students for tests. Or find a different way to make science more interesting and applicable to students’ real lives. There are hundreds of such activities across the Internet.
Experienced teachers know success often bubbles up as singular breakthrough events that occur during the long march of a school year. Teaching can become a slog, particularly in the winter months when the days are short and the work is long.
But then there’s that student who suddenly comes alive. Or that class that really gets into a lesson. Maybe a former student comes back to visit or reaches out and thanks you for providing that spark.
Consider how these two students fell in love with science as a result of witnessing the total solar eclipse last summer. The experience infused them with a new excitement for science.
So, Legend, every day is a great day to teach super.
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