by John McCarthy | Aug 18, 2026 | resources
Benefits of Gamification in Education There are many ways for gamification in education. You can gamify a lesson, unit, or classroom learning environment. The key is to choose the mechanics that fit your current need. For example, using achievements to encourage...
by John McCarthy | Jun 11, 2025 | Assessments, Differentiated Instruction, resources
Differentiation of instruction is needed across all types of schools. Using intentional differentiation helps ensure that schools have a system that aids sustainable progress. At the Orchard School in Indianapolis, teachers are exploring new ways to meet the needs of...
by John McCarthy | May 26, 2025 | 21st Century Skills, Esports, Gaming, Global Skills
What if every student felt a positive strong connection to their school community? Imagine a group of players competing in a computer game to successfully complete a series of complex tasks for victory. Afterwords, they reflect on how they explicitly practice skills...
by John McCarthy | Oct 21, 2024 | resources
AI Prompt Design Guides for for Educators AI Prompts can be liberating in how we design and plan alongside a thought partner. When done thoughtfully and with a strong dose of validity assessment, many opportunities open up for promoting student voice and meeting the...
by John McCarthy | Sep 5, 2024 | Differentiated Instruction, resources
Differentiating so that ALL Students Succeed by John McCarthy, Ed.S. Reprinted from OurGifted.com on 09/02/2014 I taught high school honors freshmen in English Language Arts. The students were bright go-getters who were recommended to the class based on their...
