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Empower Your Teaching Journey through Awakening 0.7.7: New Loot Boxes, Customizations, and More!

Awakening 0.7.7 has officially gone live to empower the teaching journey!

We’re thrilled to share all the exciting updates that will help teachers and students get even more out of their time in the Legends of Learning’s multiplayer world!

This release is packed with fun new ways to earn rewards, encourage creativity in the classroom, and guide students as they progress through their learning journey.

Let’s dive in and explore all the highlights of Awakening 0.7.7.

Unlocking the Power of Loot Boxes

Play, Learn, and Earn

One of the biggest additions in Awakening 0.7.7 is the introduction of loot boxes. Now, when players complete assignments or engage with learning games and videos recommended by Tuto, they’ll earn special boxes filled with exciting digital goodies.

Picture this: a student finishes a challenging math game, cracks open a loot box and discovers an awesome avatar effect that makes their in-world character sparkle with confidence.

Loot Box in Awakening Legends of Learning

Regular vs. Premium

Every player receives two types of loot boxes—regular and premium—both stored in a shiny new tab within their inventory.

Anyone can open regular boxes, but premium boxes are exclusively available to our subscribers!

Effects and Treats That Keep Students & Teachers Motivated

Inside your loot boxes, you’ll find effects and treats. Effects might temporarily transform players’ avatars, while treats can boost Beasties (the friendly creatures accompanying students).

Just imagine a student walking into a math challenge with a swirl of glowing effects around their avatar, ready to conquer the next learning quest!

Guiding Students to the Right Grade and Subject

Set It and Forget It

To ensure that students remain focused and on track, Awakening 0.7.7 restricts changing grade levels once you’ve selected your ideal range.

By guiding learners toward content tailored to their grade and subject, teachers can ensure that students don’t stray off into material that’s too easy or too hard. This is especially helpful in a classroom setting, where consistent curriculum alignment is crucial for student success.

A More Engaging Classroom Experience

Teacher Customization Achievement

Who doesn’t love a personal touch? Teachers who customize their avatars or virtual classrooms will now earn a special achievement. This sends a subtle but powerful message: creativity and personalization in education matters.

A teacher might switch their virtual classroom to a festive Christmas theme during the holidays, or go for a cool Ice Cave aesthetic during a winter lesson. These visual cues can spark enthusiasm and make each learning session feel fresh and exciting.

Default Whiteboard Text

For classes where the teacher hasn’t yet dipped their toes into customization, a friendly whiteboard message will remind students that their teacher can make changes.

It’s a gentle nudge to encourage more engaged classroom setups—like adding inspirational quotes, highlighting the day’s goals, or celebrating student successes.

More Visible and Accessible Guidance

Red Diamond Indicators on Battlers

If your students enjoy the competitive spirit of Awakening’s “battler” challenges, they’ll now see a clear red diamond indicator when another player or non-playable character is ready to battle.

This quick visual cue helps everyone jump right into the action without confusion.

In Game Riders

To keep the world feeling alive and dynamic for players, they can see non-player characters (NPCs) riding Beasties near the gondola and in the Hall of Beasties.

This tiny detail adds a spark of realism and encourages students to interact with their environment—and maybe strike up a conversation with a friendly NPC for a quick lesson or tip.

TTS on Promos

Text-to-Speech (TTS) now accompanies certain promotional pop-ups, like the “Play from Home” and “Adventure Pass” prompts. This helps ensure that all learners, including those who may struggle with reading or are still building their literacy skills, can fully understand the opportunities available to them.

Celebrating Growth and Achievements

Subscription Rewards and Local Currency
The subscription process is now more transparent and personalized, with local currencies displayed in the subscription UI on Android and iOS. After subscribing, players receive a celebratory popup that visually displays the monthly subscription rewards.

This extra flourish makes the experience more rewarding—students can see exactly what they’re working toward, from new classroom themes to unique avatar effects.

Education Use Cases: Bringing It All Together

For Teachers:

Motivating Students: Use loot boxes as a playful incentive—assign a learning game for homework and watch your students rush to complete it, excited to open their new rewards the next day.
Consistent Curriculum Alignment: With grade-level restrictions, you can maintain focus and ensure every student is working on the right content, streamlining lesson planning and assessment.

For Students:

Inspiring Confidence: Unlocking avatar effects and treats after finishing a challenging assignment feels like a personal victory, boosting self-esteem.
Differentiated Learning: Students who engage more deeply—perhaps by subscribing—gain access to premium boxes, ensuring they’re continuously challenged and motivated.

For Parents and Guardians:

Clarity in Progress: With localized currency display and clear subscription options, parents can better understand the value their children receive.
Encouraging Engagement: Visual indicators, achievements for teachers, and attractive classroom themes help make the digital classroom feel like a welcoming, interactive space.

Dive Into Awakening 0.7.7 Today

Awakening 0.7.7 marks an exciting new chapter in the Legends of Learning multiplayer world. By blending fun rewards, customizable classrooms, clear guidance, and inclusive design features, we’re making sure every player—teacher, student, or parent—enjoys a richer, more intuitive educational experience.

Log in now to explore these updates firsthand, open your loot boxes, and watch your students’ eyes light up as their learning journey becomes even more rewarding.

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Merry Math: Holiday Games for the Classroom in December 2024

Hi Legends! Welcome to another exciting update from our Learning Universe!

This December, we’re delighted to introduce a brand-new lineup of Math classroom games crafted to spark engagement and boost your students’ test scores. If you missed last month’s new games, you can check out November’s update here.

New Math Games in December

These new additions are designed to make your teaching life easier, providing interactive, curriculum-aligned lessons. By turning challenging math topics into fun adventures, you’ll see students grasp new concepts faster—letting you spend less time reteaching and more time deepening their understanding.

Math Games for Grades 3–5

The Math Apprentice – A Day With The Squirrels
Jump into multiplication basics with a charming cast of squirrels. This game combines hands-on problem-solving with engaging storylines, helping students stay focused and motivated. By blending entertainment and practice, it reduces the need for repeated drills—freeing you up to circulate, observe, and support individual learners.

Math Games for Grades 6–8

Sammie’s Salvage Co.
Take math underground—literally! Students use coordinate pairs to move their trusty robot, BoXY, across the plane, unearthing hidden treasures. Through this immersive experience, they’ll solidify their knowledge of coordinates, quadrants, and reflections. This practical application cuts down on worksheets and lectures, allowing you to step back and give personalized feedback.

Shapeville Build and Learn
Turn geometry into a city-building adventure! Students design 3D buildings by calculating surface areas, manipulating shapes, and discovering spatial reasoning. Instead of juggling multiple geometry handouts, you can rely on this creative puzzle-based approach to keep students engaged, making your lesson planning more streamlined and efficient.

Algebraic Monkey
Sharpen your linear equation skills with Sun Wukong, the legendary Monkey King! In this playful setting, students learn to set up and solve equations, defending precious peaches from mischievous monsters. Interactive storytelling means less time lost on re-explaining algebraic procedures—your class will pick up the fundamentals quickly, letting you focus on honing critical thinking and application.

Market Madness
Combine ratio and proportion lessons with a lively shopping spree! Students help Kitty Klerk restock shelves using real-world math scenarios. By framing these concepts within a fun market environment, you’ll minimize confusion around ratios, giving you more freedom to provide one-on-one support or move on to more advanced topics.

Featured Games to Learn Math in December

The Math Apprentice – A Day With The Squirrels (Elementary Math)

Game Description:
As the forest transforms in anticipation of winter, the squirrels need a math-savvy apprentice to help them stock up.

Under the guidance of a wise foreman squirrel, your students will tackle 2×2 and 4×1 puzzles—key building blocks of multiplication.

How it helps teachers: This interactive environment replaces repetitive drills with engaging tasks, so you can spend less time on basic practice and more time enhancing conceptual understanding.

Sammie’s Salvage Co. (Middle Math)

Game Description:
Welcome to Sammie’s Salvage Co., where you’ll learn about the coordinate plane and ordered pairs in a hands-on setting.

Each successful dig scores you artifacts and funds for exciting upgrades—turning coordinate geometry into a treasure hunt!

How it helps teachers: The game’s straightforward mechanics and real-time feedback help students master quadrants and reflections faster, cutting down on re-teaching and letting you provide differentiated support.

Shapeville Build and Learn (Middle Math)

Game Description:
It’s geometry made fun! Construct a vibrant city by assembling nets, matching shapes, and calculating surface areas.

Through puzzles, creative design, and matching challenges, students intuitively learn spatial reasoning and geometry concepts.

How it helps teachers: Instead of juggling multiple mini-activities, you get a single, cohesive tool that solidifies geometry fundamentals, saving you hours of lesson creation and review.

EXPLORE LEARNING UNIVERSE GAMES

Keep an eye out for more exciting updates! Our games help you meet students where they are, taking the weight off your shoulders. With these tools at your fingertips, you can spend more time on what matters most: connecting with your students and guiding their growth.

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5 ways to succeed with Legends of Learning tools

Legends of Learning’s platform is a world worth exploring!

With over 2,000 engaging games in the Learning Universe, immersive adventures in Awakening, and fun ways to gain math fact fluency in Math Basecamp, Legends of Learning provides educators with powerful tools to make learning an interactive and enjoyable experience.

But with so much to explore, how can you make the most of it? Here are five ways to unlock the full potential of Legends of Learning in your classroom.

1. Streamline Student Management from the Start

Keeping track of your students can be a daunting task! Legends of Learning has made it easy to organize your roster and manage student access:

Archive Past Students: Begin with a clean slate each year by archiving previous students and groups. If you ever need to access this information later, archived students can easily be restored.
Add New Students with Ease: You can add students in multiple ways. They can sign up through a direct link to your assignments, with a teacher code, or you can import them from Google Classroom.

Additionally, rostering integrations through Canvas, Classlink, or Schoology are available for partner schools. This allows you to set up your classroom swiftly and keep everyone on track from day one.

2. Customize Assignments with Games and Videos

Personalization is key in today’s classrooms, and Legends of Learning helps you do just that with customizable assignments:

Find the Right Games: With thousands of games in the Learning Universe, choosing the best fit for your students can feel overwhelming. Simplify your search using filters like grade level, subject, iPad compatibility, and language options like Spanish.
Add Videos for Context and Engagement: Alongside games and assessments, you can add instructional video lessons made by expert teachers. This multimedia approach enhances student engagement and reinforces key concepts before they dive into the games.

3. Customize Your Awakening Avatar and Classroom

Personalization is at the heart of engaging teaching, and Legends of Learning now lets you bring your unique style to life through fully customizable avatars and virtual classrooms:

Design Your Teacher Avatar: Reflect your real-world personality by customizing your avatar with a variety of hairstyles, outfits, and accessories. This feature allows you to create a digital representation of yourself that students will recognize and relate to.
Create an Inspiring Classroom Environment: Craft a virtual classroom that matches your teaching style or complements the lesson. From interactive designs to thematic elements, you can build a space that keeps students excited about learning.
Use Customizations to Enhance Lessons: Preview your setup to align with a specific topic, or use your personalized environment as part of the day’s activity. These updates foster a sense of community and creativity, making every interaction within Awakening more meaningful.

This customization feature offers endless possibilities for engaging students while showcasing your unique flair. It’s a simple yet powerful way to inspire learning in a world that feels uniquely yours.

4. Enhance Learning with Awakening’s Focus Areas

Awakening, Legends of Learning’s immersive open world, provides an adventure-based learning environment where students can explore while mastering key skills:

Assign Focus Areas to Align with Lessons: As students journey through the vast landscape of Awakening, you can set specific focus areas that match the current classroom curriculum.

This allows students to explore and learn at their own pace but within the scope of what they need to understand. This balance between free exploration and structured learning keeps students motivated and engaged in the curriculum.

5. Leverage Support and Feedback Features for Continuous Improvement

Legends of Learning platform is designed to help teachers and students succeed. For an even smoother experience, keep in mind that you can always:

Connect with Support Anytime: Whether you’re experiencing technical issues or have questions, support is just a click away. Use the chat icon for real-time assistance, email the support team, or check the Knowledge Base for answers to frequently asked questions.
Rate and Review Games to Shape Future Content: Your insights into game quality are invaluable in shaping future content. Rate and review games to provide feedback and let us know which games best meet the needs of your students so we can improve our content.

With these five strategies, you can confidently navigate the Legends of Learning platform and provide your students with an enriching, interactive learning experience. Dive in, explore new features, and watch your students’ knowledge grow as they journey through math, science, and adventure in a world that brings learning to life.

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Giving Thanks for Learning: New Science Games for November

Hi Legends! Welcome to another exciting update from our Learning Universe!

This November, 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 the October update here.

New Science Games 🧪

Games for Grades 6-8

Raco the Raccoon and Food Webs: Join Raco in discovering the different food ecosystem chains and web.
Fossil Explorers: Dig, discover, and learn about the living beings from the past.

Updated Game of the Month🎯

Climate Clicker: Help us to save the Earth! Learn how different human activities impact our planet and how we could mitigate them.

Featured Games to Learn Science in November

Raco the Raccoon and Food Webs — Middle Science

Game description:
An ecological exploration that brings ecosystem dynamics to life! Join Raco the Raccoon on an interactive journey through terrestrial and aquatic environments, uncovering the intricate relationships within food chains and energy flow.

Key Learning Objectives:

Developing ecological awareness through hands-on activities
Understanding ecosystem interactions
Exploring energy transfer in natural systems

Fossil Explorers — Middle Science

Game Description:

Embark on a paleontological adventure that transforms students into scientific investigators! This comprehensive game offers four unique exploration modules:

Scientific Investigation Stages:

Excavation: Precise fossil recovery techniques
Laboratory Analysis: Specimen identification
Temporal Mapping: Relative and absolute dating methods
Prehistoric Ecosystem Reconstruction

Learning Highlights:

Developing scientific investigation methodologies
Advanced archaeological research skills
Understanding fossil preservation

Climate Clicker — Middle Science

Game Description:

An interactive simulation challenging students to combat global climate change through strategic technological interventions and resource management.

Game Mechanics:

Understanding human impact on climate systems
Economic decision-making
Environmental technology development

Educational Impact

These games are strategically designed to:

Deepen scientific understanding
Develop critical thinking skills
Enhance scientific literacy
Prepare students for complex scientific reasoning

EXPLORE LEARNING UNIVERSE GAMES

Have you missed last month’s new games? Take a look at October’s update here! And don’t forget to keep an eye out for more exciting game updates coming your way soon.

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Giving Thanks for Learning: New Math Games for November

Learning Universe New Math Games for November are already here!

We’re excited to unveil our latest collection of mathematics games designed to transform classroom learning and spark student engagement.

This month’s offerings provide immersive, interactive experiences that make mathematical concepts come alive.

New Math Games

Grades K-2

Alien Number Abduction: Count to 120: Get ready to be a hero. The aliens got our numbers and you must take them back, we count on you!

Grades 3-5

Ninja Kite: The Pangolin Puzzle: Run, jump, and learn how to divide with Kenzo and his math scrolls!
Cat Quest: Help the little kitty to return home! Solve every math challenge and sharpen your multiplication skills.
Ninja Kite: The Arctic Arithmetic: Another morning running with Kenzo and his math scrolls! Unravel them and unlock the knowledge of arithmetic with decimals.

Featured Games to Learn Math in November

Alien Number Abduction: Count to 120 — Elementary Math

Mission: Numerical Rescue Students become math heroes in this cosmic counting challenge. Players pilot a “Super Spaceship” to retrieve stolen numbers, mastering counting skills through exciting space-themed missions.

Key Learning Objectives:

Strategic problem-solving
Precise counting to 120
Number recognition

Ninja Kite: The Pangolin Puzzle — Elementary Math

Game Description:

An action-packed division adventure featuring Kenzo, where mathematical precision meets dynamic gameplay. Students solve increasingly complex division challenges while navigating a 1000-meter course, earning special abilities through accurate calculations.

Learning Highlights:
Strategic obstacle navigation
Division skill development
Real-time mathematical thinking

Cat Quest — Elementary Math

Game Description:

A vibrant mathematical journey where students solve multiplicative comparison puzzles while guiding a cat home. Players explore diverse landscapes, helping villagers and honing multiplication skills.

Learning Highlights:

Engaging narrative-driven learning
Multiplicative reasoning
Problem-solving in context

EXPLORE LEARNING UNIVERSE GAME S

Have you missed last month’s new games? Take a look at October’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!

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Key Qualities of Legends of Learning’s Adaptive Technology for Grades K-8 Math and Science

In today’s classrooms, adaptive technology is transforming how students learn and engage with Math and Science.

By personalizing instruction to meet individual learning needs, these tools provide a targeted approach to mastery. But what makes adaptive technology effective for K-8 learners?

Let’s explore the key qualities that make a difference in Math and Science instruction, and how Legends of Learning embodies these principles.

Research-Based Progressions

Research in both math and science confirms that learning progresses with dependencies on precursor concepts.

For example, it’s difficult for a student to solve a problem about adding fractions without understanding what a fraction is. Therefore the definition of a fraction and its parts occurs before adding fractions conceptually or fluently occurs.

If a student struggles to learn even with more than one approach, the problem is possibly that they don’t understand an earlier concept and that is preventing their continued learning.

Legends of Learning addresses this by plotting learning progressions that take into account connections between learning objectives.

As learners attempt challenges, they are offered support when they struggle, first a review of the content, then work on pre-requisite skills that may need mastery to enable success on the initial challenge.

Progression Models in Math

Progression models play a critical role in adaptive learning, ensuring students build on foundational knowledge before advancing to more complex concepts.

Research shows that personalized progression paths enhance student outcomes by allowing them to master foundational topics before tackling more advanced material.

This approach has been validated by numerous studies highlighting how sequential mastery contributes to long-term retention and higher performance in mathematics.

The What Works Clearinghouse has several documents that establish the power of mathematics progressions including works by Kilpatrick, Sarayma, and Clements.

State and National Standards depend on connections between objectives like these mapped by Achieve the Core.

LoL structured learning progressions within mathematical domains, allowing students to study connected concepts for efficient and effective progress.

Progression Models in Science

In science education, progression models are equally important, as described by the National Research Council and other scholars.

Science is inherently sequential, with each concept building on prior knowledge. Studies often cite the importance of this progression in achieving a deeper understanding and practical application. (Corcoran, Mosher, Rogat, 2009)

Legends of Learning aligns with this by structuring science content into domains like biology, chemistry, and physics. This ensures that students move through topics in a logical sequence, supporting long-term retention of scientific concepts.

Placement and Adaptive Algorithms

Research supports the effectiveness of adaptive algorithms in personalizing learning experiences and improving student outcomes by dynamically adjusting instruction to meet student needs. (Faber, Luyten & Visscher, 2017) Classrooms are becoming increasingly academically diverse, making each student’s experience in school unique.

Adaptive instruction, or modifying the content and presentation of material, promotes a deeper transfer of learning.

Research shows students who receive adaptive instruction demonstrate significantly greater gains in mathematics than those who receive nonadaptive methods of instruction (Aleven, et al., 2017).

Once students are placed, Legends of Learning’s system adapts their progression based on performance, keeping them in their zone of proximal development (Vygotsky, 1978) (Vygotsky, 1978), where they are challenged but not overwhelmed.

A unique feature of the Legends of Learning system is that in addition to other inputs for movement throughout progressions, students have a choice over what they do next.

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As students move through content in Legends of Learning, if they struggle, they receive options to get additional instruction on the content or they may choose to review a precursor to build a foundation for the new learning.

Instruction and Assessment of Mastery or Need for Intervention

Research consistently emphasizes the importance of timely intervention and ongoing assessment in adaptive learning environments.

Platforms that monitor student performance and provide just-in-time interventions result in better educational outcomes than those relying solely on traditional assessments.

Legends of Learning’s system tracks student performance in real time, awarding star levels based on mastery.

When students struggle, the platform automatically offers resources such as mini-games, video lessons, or foundational topics.

Instructional Assignment and Student Agency

Student agency—the ability to make choices about one’s learning—is increasingly recognized as a key factor in engagement and academic success.

Students who make choices have more investment in their own learning, and progress follows. “By offering…choices, you provide students with opportunities to assume responsibility for regulating their own learning and to experience a sense of self-determination as they do so.” (Brophy, 2004) The USDoE includes student agency as part of their definition of personalized learning.

Not every choice should be offered, it’s important that the choices match student readiness and need. “A qualification on providing students with choices is that the number and variety of choices available need to be calibrated to the student’s current readiness to choose sensibly.” (Schwartz, 2000).

Legends of Learning offers students the autonomy to explore new topics or revisit foundational concepts at their discretion, while teachers retain control over the learning path through assignments and focus areas.

When a student struggles in the program, the adaptive algorithm allows students to choose to learn more about the topic through a minigame or video, work on a precursor topic to improve their foundations for learning, or choose another topic to take a break.

This balance between structured instruction and student choice has been shown to improve motivation and deepen learning. Mastery is still required, so students continue to progress through learning content.

Context and Teacher Intention for Instructional Goals

A key challenge for adaptive learning technologies is aligning with teacher-directed learning goals. Teachers often highlight the need for these platforms to complement, rather than replace, traditional classroom instruction.

Legends of Learning addresses this by allowing teachers to assign focus areas based on curriculum goals while also offering the option to adapt the student’s learning path in response to their performance.

This alignment with instructional intentions helps teachers stay in control while providing the opportunity to benefit from personalized, adaptive technology.

In addition, teachers may assign any resource on the LoL platform to specifically align with whole class or small group instruction.

Engagement in Adaptive Technologies

The very best placement and adaptivity won’t work if learners don’t like or pay attention to the activities.

Many research studies verify that gamification and other forms of engagement increase time on task and performance.

“Digital games are able to engage learners on an effective, behavioral, cognitive, and sociocultural level in ways few other learning environments are able to.” (Plass, Homer & Kinzer, 2015).

Legends of Learning embeds learning in thousands of digital games that users report engage learners. There are educational games that instruct learners as they play.

There are also a variety of practice games where data about students’ understanding is gathered. These games are developed by hundreds of different game studios to provide a diversity of experiences that further engage learners.

“Students that typically do not participate in class or finish their work will finish the Legends of Learning lessons every time, it is a game-changer for those students in learning material in my class and for me as an instructor. I use Legends of Learning as a reward for finishing all their work for the week so they can have fun and learn more deeply about the material.” – Middle School Science Teacher, Seymour Middle School, TX

Conclusions

Adaptive technology is reshaping education, offering a tailored approach that meets students where they are and helps them succeed.
Legends of Learning stands out as a uniquely engaging platform that embodies these qualities, providing research-based progressions, dynamic algorithms, and tools that foster both student agency and teacher control.
With its focus on mastery and alignment with classroom goals, Legends of Learning is a powerful resource for K-8 Math and Science instruction.

References

Aleven, V., McLaughlin, E. A., Glenn, R. A., & Koedinger, K. R. (2017). Instruction based on adaptive learning technologies. In R. E. Mayer & P. Alexander (Eds.), Handbook of research on learning and instruction (2nd ed., pp. 522-560). New York: Routledge.

Brophy, J. (2004). Motivating Students to Learn, 2nd edition, Jere Brophy, Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers, Mahwah, NJ.

Clements, D. H., & Sarama, J. (2024). Systematic review of learning trajectories in early mathematics. ZDM – Mathematics Education.

Corcoran, T., Mosher, F.A., Rogat, A. (2009). Learning Progressions in Science: an evidence-based approach to reform. Center on Continuous Instructional Improvement Teachers College–Columbia University.

Faber, J. M., Luyten, H., & Visscher, A. J. (2017). The effects of a digital formative assessment tool on mathematics achievement and student motivation: Results of a randomized experiment. Computers & Education, 106, 83–96.

Kilpatrick, J., Swafford, J., and Findell, B. (2001). Adding It Up: helping children learn mathematics, National Academy Press.

Plass, J. L., Homer, B. D., & Kinzer, C. K. (2015). Foundations of game-based learning. Educational Psychologist, 50(4), 258–283.

Schwartz, B. (2000). Self-determination: The tyranny of freedom. American Psychologist, 55, 79-88.

Vygotski, L.S. (1978). Mind in Society: the development of higher psychological processes, Harvard University Press.

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Legends of Learning Awakening: Version 7.6 Is Here!

We’re thrilled to introduce you to the latest version of Legends of Learning Awakening, our uniquely engaging learning experience!

In today’s educational environments, the learning process must be dynamic, engaging, and adaptable to meet each student’s needs. That’s why we’re constantly innovating and improving the Awakening Learning World.

Enhance teachers’ experience with Legends of Learning Awakening 7.6

Whether you’re a teacher looking for more customization options or a student ready to explore new learning pathways, this Legends of Learning Awakening update brings something for everyone.

Here’s a sneak peek at what’s new:

Teacher Avatar & Classroom Customization

For teachers, personalization has never been easier. With this update, you can fully customize your teacher avatar and virtual classroom environment.

This new Awakening feature allows educators to reflect their unique style and preferences, creating a more immersive experience for students. Teachers can choose from a variety of avatar parts to match their real-world appearance and design their classrooms to inspire learning.

Whether you want to preview your setup or use it as a part of the lesson, the customization options are endless in Legends of Learning Awakening!

Spanish Dialogue for NPCs (Non-playable Characters)

Inclusivity is key, and we’ve made strides toward a more bilingual learning environment. In the updated Awakening, all non-playable characters (NPCs) now have their dialogue translated into Spanish.

This addition ensures that Spanish-speaking students can engage with the platform in their native language, fostering a more equitable learning experience.

Academy 2.0: Refreshed Theme & Visuals

The Academy has received a complete makeover!

Academy 2.0 offers a refreshed theme and updated visuals, creating a more engaging and visually appealing learning environment.

In addition, the update includes a Virtual Teacher Classroom, where educators can immerse themselves in a personalized virtual setting, blending traditional teaching with a modern, interactive experience.

The new design aims to captivate students’ attention while supporting teachers in delivering lessons effectively.

Learning Objectives & Standards Adaptability

One of the most exciting updates is our enhanced adaptability feature.

Students no longer need to be restricted by grade levels. Now, they can progress through domains instead, which allows for more flexibility in their learning journey.

If a student struggles with a specific concept, they can easily switch to another domain or revisit a prerequisite learning objective (LO) to strengthen their understanding before moving forward.

This creates a personalized learning path tailored to each student’s needs, making their educational experience smoother and more effective.

Awakening as a Time-Limited Assignment Activity

Teachers can now take advantage of timed Awakening sessions as part of their assignments.

This new feature allows you to add a timed session to any assignment, giving students a set period to complete activities within Awakening.

It’s a great way to introduce students to the Awakening learning experience while keeping them focused on specific learning goals within a structured timeframe.

Outdoor Academy Scene and NPCs (Non-playable characters)

We’re also excited to reveal the new Outdoor Academy scene, where students can explore a vibrant and immersive environment filled with wild beasts, hidden surprises, and NPCs that guide them to different locations.

This new scene encourages curiosity and exploration, making the learning experience more dynamic and engaging.

Additional Fixes and Improvements

As always, we’ve made several behind-the-scenes improvements to enhance the overall performance of the platform.

Various bug fixes and updates have been implemented to ensure a smoother and more reliable user experience. From aligning teacher assignments with learning topics to resolving display issues, we’ve worked hard to make Awakening a seamless learning tool for both teachers and students.

What are you waiting for? Try Awakening now!

This new version of Awakening is more than just an update—it’s a step toward a more adaptable, inclusive, and engaging learning experience.

Whether you’re customizing your virtual classroom, navigating through learning domains, or exploring the updated Academy, there’s something for everyone in this release.

At Legends of Learning, we’re committed to helping educators and students thrive in a digital world, and this update is another leap in that direction.

Stay tuned for more exciting developments, and dive into the new Awakening learning experience today!

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Spooky Fun: New Math Games to Energize Your October

Hi Legendary Educators! We’re delighted to present our October collection of new math games. As usual, each addition has been thoughtfully developed to align with your curriculum goals and enhance student engagement.

Always combining rigorous academic content with immersive gameplay, these new games are powerful tools to transform your science instruction.

Ready to explore? Keep reading!

And If you missed last month’s new games, check out September’s update here.

New Math Games in October

Get ready to engage your students with exciting new adventures and hands-on learning experiences.

Grades 3-5

Ninja Kite: The Precise Porcupine: Jump, dodge, and run! Follow your ninja path while learning how to multiply and divide within 100!
Aqua Multiply: Dive into an aquatic adventure and rescue all the fishes using your whole numbers multiplication skills.

Updated Game of the Month

Roboshipping: Fit all the robots in their respective container using your knowledge of rectangular areas.

A Closer Look at Featured Games

Ninja Kite: The Precise Porcupine — Elementary Math

Game description

Race through an exciting 1000-meter course where multiplication powers every move!

Players join Kenzo, mastering math facts while collecting coins and unlocking special abilities.

Key Features

Progressive multiplication challenges every 200 meters
Special powers earned through correct answers
Engaging gameplay with educational feedback
A perfect blend of learning and adventure

Transform multiplication practice from a routine exercise into a thrilling challenge that students eagerly tackle again and again! Check Ninja Kite: The Precise Porcupine NOW!

Ninja Kite: The Precise Porcupine Elementary Math GAME

Aqua Multiply – Elementary Math

Game Description

Students embark on a thrilling adventure through diverse ecosystems, from the lush rainforests to the icy Arctic.

Along the journey, they’ll encounter a variety of endangered animals trapped in poachers’ nets. To rescue these creatures, players must solve challenging multiplication problems. Check Aqua Multiply out!

Key Features:

Engaging Gameplay: Immerse students in a captivating storyline and stunning visuals.
Adaptive Learning: Tailored challenges to suit individual learning paces and abilities.
Real-World Connection: Learn about endangered species and conservation efforts.

Transform math practice into an exciting adventure that sparks curiosity and fosters a love of learning.

Roboshipping – Elementary Math

Game Description:

Embark on a thrilling maritime adventure where every delivery is a puzzle!

As a cargo ship captain, you must efficiently load robot-filled containers. To succeed, players will need to master the art of calculating rectangular areas and optimizing space.

Key Features:

Engaging Gameplay: Immerse students in a real-world scenario with captivating visuals and sound effects.
Adaptive Learning: Tailored challenges to suit individual learning paces and abilities.
Real-World Connection: Learn about international trade, logistics, and cargo shipping.

Transform math practice into an exciting adventure that sparks curiosity and fosters a love of learning! Try Roboshipping now!

EXPLORE LEARNING UNIVERSE GAMES

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Spooky Fun: New Science Games to Energize Your October

Hi Education Legends! Welcome to our October curriculum update! We’re excited to share this monthly collection of new science games, carefully crafted to support your teaching goals and boost student achievement.

Transform your science classroom with these engaging new tools!

If you missed last month’s new games, take a look at September’s update here.

New Science Games in October

Get ready to engage your students with exciting new adventures and hands-on learning experiences.

Grades 3-5

Bloom Haven: Run your farm and follow the development cycle of plants and animals over time.
Speed Surge: The Quest For Energy: Drive and conquer every track to learn more about speed and energy.
Food Frenzy: Prepare yourself for a thrilling runner adventure, where you can explore new environments and interact with creatures to learn about energy flow.
Crumbling Structure: Join this magical crew and explore the effects of weathering and erosion in various environments to learn how these natural forces shape the world!

Grades 6-8

Laser Lab Simulator!: Beat every mini challenge to learn how reflection, absorption, and transmission of light work.
Balance Keeper – LIFE: Take on the role of Biome Keeper, balancing flora, fauna, climate, and water. Make crucial decisions to keep the biome thriving and avoid collapse.
Think Titans: Solar System Origins & Gravity: Join Loopy as he learns about the Solar System’s origin with the help of Professor Hoo. Together, they’ll create their mini solar system!
Light Wave Party Pop: In this fun educational game students control a photon to learn about light and waves through colorful puzzles, making complex concepts accessible and engaging!
Fun System: Reference Frames: Team up with our friendly characters to explore different apps while searching for a friend, learning about acceleration, velocity, and reference frames along the way!
Planet Populators Inc.: In this game about artificial selection, manage a breeding farm on Mars to create quirky aliens by fulfilling customer requests and selecting specific traits!

October Featured Games

Bloom Haven — Elementary Science

Game description:

Farm Life Cycles: Biology in Action

Transform your science classroom with this engaging farming simulator where students discover biology through hands-on virtual farming!

Try Bloom Haven NOW!

Key Features:

Explore plant and animal life cycles in real time
Witness metamorphosis and reproduction stages
Manage farm resources and make strategic decisions
Learn through guided, interactive tutorials

Students will:

Master biological concepts through practical application
Develop critical thinking skills via farm management
Connect science curriculum to real-world scenarios

Watch as your students bloom from curious observers into confident young biologists, eagerly cultivating their understanding of life science!

Speed Surge: The Quest For Energy — Elementary Science

Game Description:

Students race into physics education with this thrilling 3D arcade game that transforms abstract energy concepts into high-octane learning adventures!

Game Scenario: On the eve of the Robo League championship, our robot hero must step in as an emergency test driver. With malfunctioning vehicles and untested courses, players become crucial troubleshooters in this physics-powered adventure!

Learning in Motion:

Master concepts of kinetic and mechanical energy
Experience physics principles through dynamic vehicle control
Apply real-world physics in exciting challenges
Test and analyze vehicle performance across 4 unique tracks

Challenges Include:

Performing physics-based stunts
Calculating optimal speeds for tasks
Bowling with vehicle momentum
Testing energy conversion in action

Educational Benefits:

Hands-on exploration of motion concepts
Real-time visualization of physics principles
Engaging narrative that drives learning
Perfect blend of entertainment and education

Turn your classroom into a physics testing ground where students eagerly race to understand energy and motion! Try Speed Surge NOW!

Laser Lab Simulator! – Middle Science

Game Description:

Illuminating Optics Through Interactive Discovery

Transform your physics curriculum with this engaging virtual laboratory where students master light and energy concepts through practical experimentation! Check Laser Lab Simulator NOW!

Key Learning Features:

Hands-on manipulation of optical tools (lasers, filters, mirrors)
Progressive challenges reinforce core physics concepts
Real-time visualization of light behavior and energy transfer
Problem-based learning through laboratory puzzles

Educational Outcomes:

Deep understanding of light reflection and refraction
Critical thinking through experimental design
Scientific problem-solving in a risk-free environment
Application of physics principles to achieve measurable goals

Perfect for middle and high school physics classes, Laser Lab Simulator turns abstract optical concepts into tangible, engaging experiments that spark scientific curiosity and foster analytical thinking.

EXPLORE LEARNING UNIVERSE GAMES

Have you missed last month’s new games? Take a look at September’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

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How Brownsville Schools Transformed Math Engagement with a 15-Minute Daily Routine

When Brownsville Independent School District (BISD) faced a challenge familiar to many educators—engaging students in mastering essential math skills—they found a game-changing solution that transformed their classrooms in just 15 minutes a day: Math Basecamp by Legends of Learning.

From Frustration to Fun: The Power of Math Basecamp

Before introducing Math Basecamp, elementary students at BISD struggled with basic math fact fluency, a fundamental skill necessary for higher-level problem-solving.

Traditional methods and other digital tools fell short, lacking the excitement and individualized approach needed to make a lasting impact.

That’s when Sally Legault, BISD’s Elementary Math Specialist, turned to Math Basecamp—and everything changed.

Engagement Like Never Before

With Math Basecamp’s interactive, researched-based approach, BISD saw immediate results. Over 3 months of usage, students increased the number of mastered facts by 17%.

The secret? A blend of fun mini-games, hands-on activities, and data-driven feedback empowers students to track their progress and celebrate their achievements in an average 15-minute session per day.

“It’s individualized; students work on what they need to work on, it’s a quick fifteen minutes per day, and they can see their progress. They get excited about that,” said Sally Legault, highlighting the enthusiastic response from students.

Transforming Classrooms, One Game at a Time

Over 3,000 students in BISD are now regularly choosing Math Basecamp, and teachers have noticed a shift in classroom dynamics.

Students who once resisted math are now the first to ask, “Can we do Math Basecamp?” They cheer for their time on the platform and approach math with excitement and confidence, thanks to the engaging, game-like experience tailored to their individual needs.

Aryah Fradkin, Co-Founder of Legends of Learning, recognizes this transformation: “Kids who wouldn’t usually do math love Math Basecamp. Every kid WANTS to learn. I’ve been in a lot of classrooms and talked to kids about their experiences, and they’re over the moon about Math Basecamp.”

Real-Time Progress for Teachers and Students

Beyond student enthusiasm, Math Basecamp provides impactful tools for educators to boost math engagement.

Teachers at BISD use built-in data reports to monitor student growth and customize lessons based on individual needs. This adaptive approach has not only improved math fluency but also empowered teachers to differentiate instruction, ensuring that every student receives the support they need.

The results speak for themselves: math scores are on the rise, and teachers now have a reliable, engaging tool that students love.

Get the Full Story: See How Your School Can Achieve the Same Results!

Ready to transform your school’s approach to math? Check out the full case study to learn more about how Math Basecamp is making a difference in classrooms like yours. Discover how a simple, engaging 15-minute routine can change the way your students experience math and set them up for success!

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