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What is Gamification?
Gamification is about transforming the classroom environment and regular activities into a game. It requires creativity, collaboration and play. There are numerous ways to bring games and game playing into the classroom to promote learning and deepen student understanding of subject matter. Top Reasons to gamify the classroom: Makes learning fun and interactive. Creates an addiction to learning. Gives learners the opportunity to see real-world applications. Offers real-time feedback. Gamification enhances the learning experience. Strategies that Gamify the Classroom : Points/Leaderboard Embed a Google Sheets table into your website https://www.flippity.net/ Setting Competitions in the classroom Blooket Quizizz Gimkit Kahoot Quizlet Baamboozle Jeopardy Who Wants to be a Millionaire Weakest Link Match Game Badges Visme Badge Creator Incentives/Certificates Crello Canva for Education Narratives and Simulations Book Creator StoryboardThat Slidesmania Descript is an audio/video editor that includes transcription, a screen recorder, publishing, full multi-track editing, and some AI tools. Content-based Puzzles Digital and Physical Escape Rooms Iamapuzzle.com Real-world Experiences Skype a scientist data nuggets Content Creation Film Festival @mrshowell24 Write a kids book How to publish a book on amazon Photography Contest Students send in photos Publish on Google Sites Vote with Google Forms Comic-Con Students design a comic strip and present at a comic-con inspired celebration in class. Various honorable mentions are awarded after class discussion Podcast Listening Party Students write and record podcasts. The class listens to them and discusses on a certain day or over the course of many days Gamification for the classroom BIG PICTURE Classcraft Make Your Own Amazing Race Survivor The Apprentice Challenge Class Olympics Video Saturday Night Live Skits/Videos News Reporter PSA
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