Gamification in Education

Gamification has been a new method of teaching that I have been exploring. The idea behind gamification is converting a class into a game by having some form of set goals, points awarded, and/or challenges. Gamification helps create a more inclusive classroom by supporting students who have motivation other than grades, parental pressures, or by the content.

Here is an excellent example of Gamification in a History 12 class at Sahali:

Podcast in Gamification

Gamification is a new method of teaching I have been listening to. The WellPlayEd podcast has really helped me expand my perspective on education.