Notes on Gamification in Modern Day Education

Introduction

• Modern education is evolving with the rise of virtual learning.
• Gamification is being increasingly used to enhance student engagement and learning.

Top 5 Ways Gamification is Used in the Classroom

1. Minecraft Education Edition

• Overview: A popular example of game-based learning.
• Features:
  • Offers lesson plans and downloadable worlds for teachers.
  • Students can explore historical sites (e.g., Roman Coliseum).
  • Includes a professional learning community for educators to share resources.

2. Google’s Read Along

• Overview: An app designed to aid elementary students in reading.
• Key Feature:
  • Built-in reading assistant named Diya.
  • Detects struggles and offers help with sentences or pronunciations.
• Progress Tracking:
  • Includes word games to reward skill improvement.

3. Kahoot

• Overview: A platform for creating quizzes.
• Functionality:
  • Teachers can create multiple choice quizzes easily.
  • Students can participate using their phones in real-time.
• Gamification Aspect:
  • Applies game mechanics to motivate learning in the classroom.

4. Archie Learning

• Overview: A gamified e-learning platform.
• Features:
  • Allows incorporation of YouTube links and notes into a learning pathway.
  • Uses quizzes and video games as part of learning.
  • Awards certificates upon course completion.

5. Elucidat

• Overview: A platform for creating digital learning and training.
• Key Features:
  • Accessible on any device.
  • Extensive library of templates for course creation.
  • Central asset library for sharing resources across departments.
  • Simplified import/export feature for translations.

Conclusion

• There are numerous examples of gamification in education beyond the five discussed.
• Encouragement to share additional examples in the comments.