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Today we will be exploring game based learning!
Articles:
Cesar Chaves- Elementary
Rufino Tamayo- Middle School
Puerto Ricans Vote for Statehood- High school
Example Ideas:
Jenga:
The game mechanic summary: Assign numbers or colors to each Jenga block, corresponding to specific digital questions or tasks (e.g., Google Forms or Quizlet). When a student pulls a block, they must answer a related question or complete a digital activity before placing the block on top.
ISTE Standard: Standard 4: Innovative Designer) and promotes collaboration as students discuss strategies and answers (ISTE Standard 7: Global Collaborator).
Dice:
The game mechanic summary: Use dice to randomize question types, topics, or activities. For example, rolling a certain number could correspond to a digital quiz, a multimedia project, or a discussion prompt on a digital platform like Padlet.
ISTE Standard: ISTE Standard 6: Creative Communicator
Connect 4:
The game mechanic summary: Assign different colors or columns to represent various question categories or digital challenges (e.g., using Kahoot! or Edpuzzle). Students must answer a question or complete a digital task to place their piece.
ISTE Standard: This approach reinforces strategic thinking and teamwork, aligning with standards that emphasize empowered learning and active participation (ISTE Standard 1: Empowered Learner).
Playing Cards:
The game mechanic summary: Use playing cards to designate different ISTE Standards or learning goals. For example, hearts could represent creativity, clubs critical thinking, etc. Draw a card to determine the focus of a digital task or a reflection activity on a collaborative platform like Google Slides.
ISTE Standard: This method gamifies standard-aligned activities and supports self-directed learning as students draw and adapt to different goals (ISTE Standard 3: Knowledge Constructor).
#Designing Gamified Learning Activities
Group Task:
Design a short gamified learning activity based on the chosen article that uses both the traditional game and the digital tool. You will find one ISTE Standard that connects to your game!
Documentation: Each group creates a Google Doc or Slides presentation outlining:
The game mechanics.
The digital tool integration.
How the activity supports one specific ISTE Standard.