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Engage learners by gamifying your lesson
The document discusses the concept of gamifying lessons to enhance student engagement and motivation, supported by the Ayers Institute's mission. It outlines various gaming elements such as experience points, multi-player options, and boss level challenges, along with examples of tools like Kahoot and Quizizz. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of feedback, embracing failure, and encourages educators to start small by incorporating gamification elements into their teaching.
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- 1. Engage Learners by Gamifyingyour Lesson TETA Instructional Technology Academy Julia Osteen March 14, 2017
- 2. + Our Mission To supportteachers and leaders in improving student outcomes through proven professional learning and resources and to incubate innovative instructional ideas.
- 3. + The Ayers Institute isa bridge The “Gateway Bridge” in Nashville, TN. Photo credit: Heather Reeder (http://www.heatherreeder.com/p442750684/h316E82E5#h316e82e5) • Among educators • Between K-12 and higher ed • From policy to practice
- 4. “ ” The goal isto change the student’s mindset to a mastery orientation—to promote motivation, engagement, active learning—and to cultivate 21st century skills like collaboration, problem solving, creativity and systems thinking. Joey Lee, a research assistant professor of Technology and Education at Teacher's College, Columbia University Why gamification?
- 5. GamingElements • Experience pointsand leveling up • Multi-player options • Boss level challenges • Achievements and badges • Feedback • Embrace failure and additional practice
- 6. Experience points andLeveling up • Level Up Guide https://goo.gl/YlBCC0 • Leveling chart – https://goo.gl/UoUoD5 (download the excel file) https://goo.gl/tlClG4 (make a copy in your google drive) • Points earned by completing required and optional tasks • Must earn experience to reach target challenges
- 7. Multi-player Options • Developssocial skills • Develops prosocial behavior • Fosters a friendly spirit of competition • More likely to be involved with civic or social movements • http://getkahoot.com • You create your kahoot as usual. As you begin the kahoot, you choose Team mode. • Great for kids working in teams with a limited number of devices available.
- 8. Quizzizz • Tony Vincentprovides a great summary of the features of Quizzizz http://learninginhand.com/blog/quizizz quizzizz.com
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- 10. Quizalize • Input yourown questions or find a pre-made quiz. • Students join the game by logging in or with a game code and are assigned to one of two teams. • The teacher’s computer can either display team progress on a projector screen or be for the teacher to view who is doing well and who might need some help with the content. quizalize.com
- 11. Boss Level Challenges •Start with passion. • Timing is everything. • Daunting but achievable. • Seek allies. • Make a schedule.
- 12. Boss Level Challenges •Examples: • Rube Goldberg https://www.edutopia.org/blog/boss -level-student-led-learning-rachelle- vallon
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- 14. Boss Level Challenges •Examples: • Rube Goldberg https://www.edutopia.org/blog/boss- level-student-led-learning-rachelle- vallon • Anti-bullying campaign https://www.edutopia.org/blog/students -break-system-of-bullying-rebecca- grodner
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- 20. Feedback goformative.com/#signupJoin the Ayers Instituteclass Access the exit ticket
- 21. Embrace failure andadditional practice
- 22. Embrace failure andadditional practice
- 23. Tips • Start small •Pick one element to incorporate • Feedback is key – timeliness and specificity • Award experience points for grit skills • Incorporate choice • Offering too many choices can overwhelm students
- 24. References • Engels, R.,Granic, I., & Lobel, A. (2014, January). The Benefits of Playing Video Games. Retrieved March 13, 2017, from https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/releases/amp-a0034857.pdf • Gamification – Learning can be fun. (2016, October 20). Retrieved March 13, 2017, from http://openingpaths.org/blog/2016/10/gamification-learning-can-be-fun/ • Know Students Better: 17 Tools for Formative Assessment. (n.d.). Retrieved March 13, 2017, from http://learninginhand.com/blog/know • Kolb, L. (2015, March 20). Epic Fail or Win? Gamifying Learning in My Classroom. Retrieved March 13, 2017, from https://www.edutopia.org/blog/epic-fail-win- gamifying-learning-liz-kolb • McCarthy, J. (2016, October 20). Gamifying Your Class to Meet the Needs of All Learners. Retrieved March 13, 2017, from https://www.edutopia.org/article/gamifying-your-class-john- mccarthy?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=socialflow • The Gamification of Education Infographic #gamification #edtech. (n.d.). Retrieved March 13, 2017, from https://www.knewton.com/infographics/gamification- education/ • Vallon, R. (2013, November 12). Boss Level: Collaborative Student-Led Learning at Quest to Learn. Retrieved March 13, 2017, from https://www.edutopia.org/blog/boss-level-student-led-learning-rachelle-vallon
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- #12 Pick a topic that you're passionate about: cooking, graphic design, comic books, dance, art museums, or anything. Students can tell when you are excited about something, and excitement can be infectious. The teacher's enthusiasm for the topic can drive the students' learning. Find a time in your school schedule that allows you take field trips, such as that window after the state exams when students are anxious for summer break. Come up with a design challenge that fits your topic. Gather resources and recruit other educators to help you. Knowledge-based institutions like museums and libraries, and even corporations with a presence in the community may be more willing to help than you imagine! Plan out mini-lessons to teach each step of the process.