Agenda: Level Up! Increase Student Engagement Through Gamification

Instructional Goal:

The goal of this workshop is to increase student engagement through elements found in gamification.

Objectives:

Observable Actions

• Identify key learning/enthusiasm gaps & areas of student disconnect

• Isolate weaknesses in current instructional strategies

• Integrate gamification strategies into units/lessons

Measurable Criteria

• Integration of gamification into a unit

  • Creation of specific lessons

  • Utilization of gamification apps when applicable (see slide)

• Redesign of content to enhance student engagement

  • Overhaul of other units as needed

  • Incorporate gamification (if possible) for expanded participation

Timeline:

Pre-workshop survey and preparation, 1 week prior to workshop: 15mins

Workshop:

• Presentation and discussion: 45mins-1hour (live participation) or 20-30mins (participant-paced)

• Participate in Check-in Survey: 5mins

• Active learning and independent lesson building: 1-1.5hours

Post-Workshop:

• Participate in Quizziz game on course content: 5-15mins

• Participate in Feedback Survey: 5mins

Materials Needed:

Level Up! Website with access to surveys, presentations, games, and resources

Lessons, units, and similar materials for possible use in gamification development

Activities:

1. Utilize the Nearpod presentation tool student-paced or with live instruction (embedded below)

2. Following the presentation, take a moment to fill out this brief but valuable Check-in Survey

3. Upon completion, use independent work time to utilize gamification strategies on own lessons/units

4. Once completed the independent time, access the Level 3 Post-Workshop page for a wrap up Quizziz game and a Feedback survey as well as check out further resources.