{"id":263,"date":"2022-03-11T13:00:40","date_gmt":"2022-03-11T20:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/?p=263"},"modified":"2025-09-10T02:50:34","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T09:50:34","slug":"edutainment-a-continuing-trend-in-education","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/edutainment-a-continuing-trend-in-education\/","title":{"rendered":"Edutainment \u2014 a continuing trend in education"},"content":{"rendered":"  <section class=\"section blogHeader\" id=\"blogHeader-block_bef6f18767021957f28cdbf1ed441b19\">\n      <div class=\"blogHeader__wrapper\">\n                              <div class=\"blogHeader__image\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Edutainment.webp\" class=\"glightbox\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Edutainment.webp\" alt=\"Edutainment\" class=\"blogHeader__imageItem\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Edutainment-300x141.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Edutainment-1024x481.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Edutainment-768x361.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Edutainment.webp 1470w\" style=\"width:100%; aspect-ratio:1024\/481;\"> \n              <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n          \n      <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n      <section class=\"blogContentTable\" data-toc-section>\n        <input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"blogTocToggle\" class=\"blogContentTable__toggle\" \/>\n        <label for=\"blogTocToggle\" class=\"blogContentTable__header\">\n            <span class=\"blogContentTable__heading\">\n                Table of contents            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"blogContentTable__arrow\"><\/span>\n        <\/label>\n        <div class=\"blogContentTable__wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"blogContentTable__heading blogContentTable__heading--sidebar\">\n                Table of contents            <\/div>\n            <ol class=\"blogContentTable__list\">\n                                    <li>\n                        <span class=\"toc-item\">The gaming universe \u2014 the future of schools<\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li>\n                        <span class=\"toc-item\">Full immersion is the best way to learn<\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                            <\/ol>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <script>\n        \/\/ Use DOMContentLoaded for faster TOC initialization\n        document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', () => {\n            const tocSection = document.querySelector('[data-toc-section]');\n            if (!tocSection) return;\n\n            const headings = document.querySelectorAll('.blogHeadingText');\n            const tableContainer = tocSection.querySelector('.blogContentTable__list');\n            if (!tableContainer) return;\n\n            \/\/ Clear the container\n            tableContainer.innerHTML = '';\n\n            \/\/ Count valid headings with h2\n            let validHeadingsCount = 0;\n\n            \/\/ For each heading, create an item in the table of contents\n            headings.forEach((heading, index) => {\n                const h2 = heading.querySelector('h2');\n                if (!h2) return;\n\n                validHeadingsCount++;\n                const title = h2.textContent.trim();\n                const itemHtml = `<li><a href=\"#${heading.id}\">${title}<\/a><\/li>`;\n                tableContainer.innerHTML += itemHtml;\n            });\n\n            \/\/ Hide TOC if no valid headings found\n            if (validHeadingsCount === 0) {\n                tocSection.style.display = 'none';\n            }\n            \n            \/\/ Dispatch custom event to notify that TOC is ready\n            document.dispatchEvent(new CustomEvent('tocReady'));\n        });\n    <\/script>\n  \n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogText\" id=\"blogText-block_22bb4fa0e231ae80f3cfeb8a2e821cda\">\n    <div class=\"blogText__wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"blogText__content\">\n            <p><strong>How playing helps learning outcomes and why gamification will continue to be important in the development of educational programmes.<\/strong><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogText\" id=\"blogText-block_42a04d0485b839d39913786578acb15c\">\n    <div class=\"blogText__wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"blogText__content\">\n            <p>\u201cEdutainment\u201d is a portmanteau of \u201ceducation\u201d and \u201centertainment\u201d. Edutainment is becoming more and more popular as a teaching method. There is nothing more natural for children than learning about the world through playing \u2013 education gurus were recommending it before the age of computers. But the advent of technology has given the approach of \u201clearning through entertainment\u201d unlimited possibilities. <\/p>\n<p>Gamification is the main component of edutainment. It implies the use of game elements and game design techniques in non-game contexts. According to Cristina Muntean, one of the experts in gamification, it helps to achieve mastery, autonomy and the sense of belonging by awarding players with extrinsic rewards like points, frames or trophies. In the gamified learning environment, the students are more engaged and eager to learn because they are highly motivated to earn these rewards. <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogHeadingText\" id=\"blogHeadingText-block_3f1de7607a7b9676f4187215d19c23a3\">\n    <div class=\"blogHeadingText__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__heading\">\n            <h2 class=\"blogHeadingText__headingItem\" data-blog-heading data-section-id=\"blogHeadingText-block_3f1de7607a7b9676f4187215d19c23a3\">\n                The gaming universe \u2014 the future of schools            <\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__content\">\n            <p>Generation Z and Alpha children have been nicknamed \u201cscreenagers\u201d because of their love of electronic gadgets. The methods used in gamification help to ensure that children are fully engaged in the learning process. This ensures learning and continued interest in the topic being taught. It is one thing to listen to arguments about, say, the deeds of Oliver Cromwell, and quite another to go and visit him using 3D technology to discuss everything \u201cin person\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Novakid online English platform for children aged 4 to -12, has been developing its edutainment methods for over a year now. Earlier this year we announced the launch of the Novakid Game World (NGW), where the educational process is integrated into the virtual world of the Novakid Magic Academy. <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogImage\" id=\"blogImage-block_af725e6fdcdd3008b7e123fd9e310c5e\">\n    <div class=\"blogImage__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogImage__image\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/image.webp\" class=\"glightbox\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/image.webp\" alt=\"Novakid Game World\" class=\"blogImage__imageItem\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/image-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/image-1024x577.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/image-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/image-1536x865.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/image.webp 1600w\" >\n                <div class=\"glightbox__zoom\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/novakid\/public\/img\/icons\/search.svg\" alt=\"Zoom icon\" class=\"style-svg\">\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogText\" id=\"blogText-block_729f0c9db5c71568176241e4751301a3\">\n    <div class=\"blogText__wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"blogText__content\">\n            <p>The subject matter of the lessons revolves around the lives of the characters from the Magic Academy. During the lessons, the child and the teacher enter this world, using games to help the learning process. Students can expect:Meeting their favorite characters in each lesson:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The teaching includes references to the storyline and the lesson content echoes the characters\u2019 adventures, including learning to live on an alien planet, meeting Android Marty and much more.<\/li>\n<li>Mini-games in a wide variety of formats: In multiplayer mode, children are more active, because they like playing together and competing against one another to achieve goals and earn rewards.<\/li>\n<li>Comics \u2013 an edutainment learning format unlike traditional formats. The children follow the adventures of their favorite characters, empathize with them and learn how they manage different challenges. At the same time, they increase their vocabulary.<\/li>\n<li>Reward system \u2013 by earning stars, trophies and frames, students develop their extrinsic motivation to learn a foreign language. As the process itself is engaging, the intrinsic motivation is also being stimulated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogHeadingText\" id=\"blogHeadingText-block_b1cd063970a6480849d71e30e05d0f0e\">\n    <div class=\"blogHeadingText__wrapper\" >\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__heading\">\n            <h2 class=\"blogHeadingText__headingItem\" data-blog-heading data-section-id=\"blogHeadingText-block_b1cd063970a6480849d71e30e05d0f0e\">\n                Full immersion is the best way to learn            <\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"blogHeadingText__content\">\n            <p>The digital revolution in education has made it possible to cater to children\u2019s basic needs to play. In addition, edutainment methods help children to fully absorb information.<\/p>\n<p>Various studies have shown that students who receive material passively take in only around 30% of what is said in the lesson (and that is only if they do not get distracted at all). Immersive activities with engagement in play allow learners to take in up to 90% of the material. Since they are more engaged, the learning outcomes are much better.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\u201cEdutainment in the modern education system is becoming a way to attract and retain the child\u2019s attention,\u201d said Simon Andrew, developer of the educational gaming universe Novakid Game World and a Novakid English teacher. \u201cWhen the child gets enjoyment out of the learning process itself, they want to continue and learn more.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Finally, edutainment methods enable maximum personalisation of activities. During the games, the teacher assesses the child\u2019s progress and can then suggest additional exercises and games depending on what element of the material needs improving and the time spent on particular materials.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sign your child up for a free trial lesson and see for yourself how the world of educational gaming captivates children\u2019s attention and how teachers use edutainment technology!<\/strong><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"section blogButton\" id=\"blogButton-block_dacd3286e94203ae415d72ad0bb3633f\">\n    <div class=\"blogButton__wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"blogButton__content\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.novakidschool.com\/registration\" target=\"\">FREE TRIAL CLASS<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How playing helps learning outcomes and why gamification will continue to be important in the development of educational programmes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":264,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-263","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-novakid-for-parents"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.4 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - 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