Using Gamification and Game Based Learning in a tech infused classroom
Game Based learning and Gamification are strategies that we can use to bring some fun into our lessons. Even though it does not necessarily have to involve technology, technology can bring a whole more dimension to your fun-filled lesson. Let's play!
What is Game based Learning and Gamification?
Game-based learning can be defined as lessons which are competitive, interactive, and allow the learner to have fun while gaining knowledge. The best game-based learning has three main elements.
- Competition: Keeping score motivates players and provide an assessment of their performance. Players do not necessarily need to compete against each other, they can compete to reach a goal or work together as a team to overcome obstacles and problems.
- Engagement: Game Based Learning provides "intrinsic motivation" to keep going (Lepper and Cordova, 1992) by challenging players, and creating curiosity and interaction.
- Immediate Rewards: Players receive victory or points, or feedback, as soon as goals are accomplished.
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Activity 1: Topic Happiness
Proof of implementation;
To be able to earn your implementation points and strategy badge, you need to provide proof that you have used the strategy with embedded technology, in your classroom, with your learners. Please uplaod all evidence to your teacher G-drive folder.
Feel free to add some lesson plan ideas to the discussion area
- For lots of examples of how to use Game based learning with your learners see here
What is next?
By working through each of the section tabs at the top, you will become more confident in:
-- Applying the strategy in your own lessons
-- Choosing and using appropriate tech to enhance your lesson
-- Making sure you incorporate all 4C's into your lesson structure
-- Earning 50 Points for yourself and your school by Implementing all the above
-- Becoming part of the ongoing discussion about how to use this strategy and various tech tools below. Just click on Leave a reply below (1 comment*=5 points)
Module 6 discussion:
Make sure that you work through the course material to get some inspiration for implementation of Game Based Learning with your learners. Don't forget to become part of the discussion below (5 points for every lesson plan idea and useful comment! #the-game-is-real )
Discussion questions:
1)If you think about what lesson topics you will be teaching in the upcoming weeks, how would you incorporate Game Based Learning and gamification into your lesson plan? (Just click on Leave a Reply and complete your name and surname, email address and your school under "Website" and enter your response. You can also reply to others by clicking on the Reply link).