Game Literacy

Gamification Sites:

  • ClassDoJo - Classroom management
  • Kahoot - Game-based response system, works cross platforms, allows students to create.
  • FlipQuiz - Game-show style boards for test reviews.
  • Edmodo - K12 Social Learning Network
  • Word Dynamo - Vocabulary building
  • Class Badges - Badge awarding for your class
  • Reading-Rewards - Reading logs and rewards
  • Book Awards - K-8 free off line books with on line quizzes to earn prizes
  • Open Badges and Open Badge Maker Learn to create, earn and award badges
  • Credly - Solution for creating, issuing and managing digital credentials
  • TeacherGamingDesk - Teacher Gaming Desk is a classroom gaming toolbox that helps anyone teach anything with games.

Game-based Learning/Serious Gaming

Hour of Code Ideas by Grade Level

Minecraft - My Minecraft Journy - Minecraft Education Edition

Minecraft Tutorial

Classcraft - Classroom management system incorporating badging and group/team competition. (older students)

Rezzly - Gamified content creation platform. Teachers design quests and badges to create personalized learning .

Globaloria - Used to integrate and enhance core classes with Computer Science, CTE and STEM electives. Demo free. Fee based

Making History- World War II $28 - $32



Math Games

Mathfillin for Chrome Chrome Extension. Mathfillin is a fill in the blanks game.

MathMobs - Edutopia article with links to quick digital math games and how to organize a MathMob

Breakout EDU - Community created games to develop critical thinking skills

GameJams - Edutopia article on GameJams and links to a multitude of quick easy games to adapt to learning. GameJam Guide

Lessons Learned from Gamifying My Classroom - by Enrique Cachafeiro. Prezi on how Enrique added gaming strategies to his current classroom management.