TOPIC: Game-Based Learning | Gamification | EdTech | Game Elements | Motivation

Popular EdTech tools incorporate game elements such as leaderboards, points, quests, and feedback. Gamification is the use of game elements to motivate learning and achieve goals. Depending on the context and use, game elements can generate curiosity, relate to interest, build confidence, and make learning joyful. The following list of game elements and EdTech tools can be used to gamify learning.

Spark Curiosity and Grab Attention

• Check out Flocabulary

• Game elements: Challenges | Rewards

Flocabulary makes learning interesting by engaging students with hip-hop themed learning videos across all subjects. Use Flocabulary to excite students and switch up how content is presented. Lessons are standards-aligned and rigorous.

Give Powerful of Feedback that Builds Confidence

• Check out Floop

• .Game elements: Feedback | Success Criteria | Collaboration | Points | Goals

Floop empowers students through feedback. With Floop, students receive affirming and corrective feedback from you and peers. Customize prompts for reflection and establish success criteria to make learning expectations clear.

Build Community While Checking for Understandings

• Check out Kahoot

• Game elements: Points | Challenges | Leaderboards | Competition

Kahoot is a quiz-based game that uses points, leaderboards, and competition. It’s fun and customizable. Use it to check for understanding. Format your questions so that students open up about their interests, preferences, values, and feelings.