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How can you apply gamification and game-based learning in education?
How can you apply gamification and game-based learning in education?
Hi everyone! It's Dani! Check out the information below to find ways you can use Gamification and Game-Based Learning in education.
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Gamification.mp3Changing the Environment to Gamification
Changing the Environment to Gamification
Word Choice : say this not that
Word Choice : say this not that
Experience points instead of Grades
Party/Team instead of Group work
Quest instead of Large Project
Rewards instead of Stars
Player vs. Player instead of Competition
Game Constraints instead of Class Rules
Using Badges as Incentives
Using Badges as Incentives
Badges can be awarded to students for success.
Badgr (collect, organize and share the digital badges you’ve earned)
The Learning Management System, Schoology, has a badging system available
Badges
Badges
Examples designed using Canva
Examples designed using Canva
How to design a gamified activity- 5 Important Steps
How to design a gamified activity- 5 Important Steps
Step 1: Create a Storyline/Narrative
Step 1: Create a Storyline/Narrative
The hook
Add a theme
Create an intro video
Example
Example
Zombie Takeover: A genetic mutation has led to a zombie takeover. Your team members are the leading scientists and are the world's only hope!
Step 2: Make clear objectives
Step 2: Make clear objectives
What are the goals?
How can students reach these goals?
Example
Example
Students will display how to be a positive team member
Students will show understanding of math and chemistry
Step 3: Design learning activities
Step 3: Design learning activities
Add the theme to each activity
Modify lesson plans or worksheets
Activities become the set of events
Example
Example
Gallery walk of chemistry elements with a matching worksheet that leads to a secret message
Fraction practice using laboratory glassware
Step 4: Build Teams
Step 4: Build Teams
Use the theme in the team names
Mix up personalities and skill levels
Example
Example
Solution Squad
Brain Biters
Step 5: Apply Game Elements
Step 5: Apply Game Elements
Motivation/Permission to fail
Levels/Points
Timer
Breakout EDU offers many ideas/resources
Example
Example
Place the team names on the board
Announce when a team moves up a level
Create a video of zombies getting closer and closer
Game-Based Learning Resources
Game-Based Learning Resources
Application in Gamification and Game-Based Learning: Videos
Application in Gamification and Game-Based Learning: Videos
Gamification in Education
Gamification in Education
Create behavior plans with leveling up opportunities
Make engaging review lessons
Use goals, badges, present standings, track progress, competition, teamwork, assign characters/avatars
Game-Based Learning in Education
Game-Based Learning in Education
Use games for exploration
Make learning fun
Reach every student
Bring students together
References
Biyun Huang, & Khe Foon Hew. (2021). Using Gamification to Design Courses: Lessons Learned in a Three-year Design-based Study. Journal of Educational Technology & Society, 24(1), 44–63.
Edutopia. (2021, May 1). 4 Ways to Use Games for Learning. YouTube. Retrieved September 17, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVJaz9CM1ok
Huang, R., Ritzhaupt, A. D., Sommer, M., Zhu, J., Stephen, A., Valle, N., Hampton, J., & Li, J. (2020). The impact of gamification in educational settings on student learning outcomes: a meta-analysis. Educational Technology Research & Development, 68(4), 1875–1901. https://draweb.njcu.edu:2074/10.1007/s11423-020-09807-z
Teachings in Education. (2018, December 13). Gamification in the Classroom. YouTube. Retrieved September 17, 2022, from https://youtu.be/W72DnmSZbr4
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