Learning

In this first of three sections, you will learn about the affordances and constraints of gamification.

Required Resources

• Read Chapter 2.7 (Gamification) in the K-12 Educational Technology Handbook by Anne Ottenbreit-Leftwich & Royce Kimmons. As you read, consider the following questions:
  • What is gamification?
  • What are the most important steps you need to consider to gamify your specific curriculum?

Additional Resources

• Popular Press
  • eLearning Industry - Gamification For Learning: Strategies And Examples
  • FETC – What is Gamification in K-12 Education & Tips on How to Implement It
  • Jennifer Zaino – The Pros and Cons of Gamification in the Classroom
  • Kristy Lam – Gamification in the K-12 Classroom
  • Mohammadreza Javanian - Technical challenges in gamification implementation
  • PBS Teacher’s Lounge - Gamification in Education: Tips to Inspire Students
  • Ryan Shaaf & Jack Quinn – What are the Best Examples of Gamification in the Classroom
  • Shalina Chatlani – Challenges Persist When Gamifying Education
  • Tiltlabs - Gamification in K-12 Education
  • Waterford - How to Use Gamification in Your Classroom to Encourage Intrinsic Motivation
  • Whooo’s Reading - Try These Gamification Methods in K-12 Classrooms
• Research Materials
  • Bai, S., Hew, K. F., & Huang, B. (2020). Does gamification improve student learning outcome? Evidence from a meta-analysis and synthesis of qualitative data in educational contexts. Educational Research Review, 30, 100322.
  • Dichev, C., & Dicheva, D. (2017). Gamifying education: what is known, what is believed and what remains uncertain: a critical review. International journal of educational technology in higher education, 14(1), 1-36.
  • Saleem, A. N., Noori, N. M., & Ozdamli, F. (2022). Gamification applications in E-learning: A literature review. Technology, Knowledge and Learning, 27(1), 139-159
• Videos
  • Teachings in Education – Gamification in the Classroom
  • The Power of Gamification in Education | Scott Hebert | TEDxUAlberta

Required Evidence

• Submit a 1-2 page reflection of what you learned from the chapter on Gamification and any other resources provided. Specifically consider four questions among other things you found interesting:  First, what does it mean to gamify your classroom and/or your curriculum?   Second, what are examples of a gamified classroom?  Third, what would you need to do to prepare your content or curriculum for gamification. Fourth, what are potential challenges in gamification?
• Formatting – One to two pages maximum; double-spaced, no smaller than 11pt font.
• Use references to support your claims. References do not count towards the 1-2 page minimum/maximum. Any format for references is allowed but APA is preferred.
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Evidence Review Criteria

• Criterion 1: Educators will be able to demonstrate an understanding of what it means to gamify a classroom.
• Criterion 2: Educators will be able to identify important gamification elements and challenges to successful implementation.