Games in the Classroom

Using Games in the classroom is a great way to increase student motivation and student engagement. Gamification and Game-Based Learning are two popular and often confused methods of using games in the classroom. This course will explain the differences between the two and shw how you can use both in your classroom.

Following the completion of this course, you will be awarded the Gaming in the Classroom Badge and 10 points.

Before you begin, here are some suggested badges to help you with this course

Session 1: What is Gamification and Game-Based Learning in Education?

Have you tried to incopratoate games into your classroom? It is a great way to increase student motivation and student engagement. There are many ways to bring games to the classroom. The two most popular methods are, gamification and game-based-learning. This session will explain the differences and and for you to see how you use them in your class? Once you have looked at the resources for session 1, complete the first part of the Gamifying Your Classroom Worksheet.

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Session 2: Using Games in the Classroom.

Now that we know the difference between gamification and game-based learning, lets explore how we can use them in your classroom.

Explore the resources provided here and/or conduct your own research to see how they can be used in your classroom. Clicking on the picture the right will send you to the Educational Gaming Page. Here you will find resources for games, divided by games and subjects. Once you have explored the resources, complete session 2 of Gamifying Your Classroom worksheet.

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Session 3: Gamifying your Classroom

How did you Gamify your classroom? To complete this course and earn the Gaming in the Classroom Badge plus 10 points, you must show how you have incorporated game in your classroom.

1. Complete the worksheet: Gamifying your Classroom

2. Show examples you used games in your classroom.

You must upload pictures or results of the game(s)
Provide lesson plans. You can take screenshots and insert them into the worksheet.