Gamification - KFE 2023/24 (PM)

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GAMIFICATION

GAMIFICATION

Dmitri Mendeleev 19th Century Russian scientist and educator Credited as the scientist who first published the periodic table Avid card player Put the elements on cards - published Others added to the gaps and relationships grew Used to this day to teach the table...

WHat is gamification?

"Strategy that implements game-like elements into non-gaming activities to enhance engagement and motivation"

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gamificationwhat are they learning?

1. Improves cognitive development 2. Increases levels of engagement 3. Aids accessibility 4. It isn't limited to the classroom 5. Makes learning fun and interactive 6. Opportunties for live feedback

1. brain games have been found to improve the rate at which the brain processes information 3. Studies have shown that gamification of content with autistic students enhances retention 5. flipped learning opportunities outside of the classroom - application inside

benefits in fe?

1. Points scoring 2. Leader boards 3. Trophies 4. Teams 5. Levels 6. Time limit

turning it into a game!

Turn to the person sitting next to you... Choose 1x piece of content you are teaching after half term (yay!)... Consider how you can add all 6x points to turn teaching it into a game... Swap roles!

1. Points scoring 2. Leader boards 3. Trophies 4. Teams 5. Levels 6. Time limit

turning it into a game

1. Gen Z-ers spend 8+ hours a day online. (ThriveMyWay)2. 95% of teens report they have a smartphone or access to one. (PewResearch) 3. Over 32% of Gen Z transactions happen on a mobile device. (Criteo) 4. 55% of Gen Z use their smartphones for 5 or more hours a day. (CGK)

WHy look to digital options?

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40x ideas

- 1x attempt (competitive) - timer (5mins) - levels (question types) - leaderboard (points = prizes) - live feedback (show answers)

https://bit.ly/4aYW6Ps

lets have a go!

tricky bit oF content!? boring bit of content!? Difficult group to engage!? lesson at 3pm on friday!?