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What is the difference in Game-Based Learning, Game Creation, and Gamification in the classroom?

Gamification-
1. Wrap it in Story
2. Fail Early, Fail Often
3. Multiple Paths to Success
4. Scaffold & Recognize Progress
5. Make it Matter

GET THE HANDOUT HERE- LEVEL UP!

Game-Based Learning
  • Using games in the composition classroom
  • Using Minecraft and game play to boost writing skills 
  • Extensive pdf of assessment games/quiz makers
  • Meshing GBL with PBL
  • How do I grade this? Rubric to inspire you

Gamification
  • Gaming principles to engage students- Edutopia
  • Sample "Mission Pack" 9th ELA lesson using quests
  • Gamification grading is based on XP- see an example
  • 10 Specific Ways to Gamify your class
  • Article about gamified unit around The Odyssey
  • Gamify your summer reading- Zombies!
  • More cool ideas to gamify English class
  • Maker of The Ward game uses another game as text
Game Creation
  • Create or play games at Purpose Games
  • Level Up- Scholastic lessons with game design
  • Learn game design and lead students at Institute of Play
  • iPad app- GamePress for game creation and design (App is retired now)
  • Gamestar Mechanic Learning Guide- create games on computer
  • Thorough list of game creation software
  • More tools for game creation- including better descriptions
  • Sample workshop and game design planners

Follow Brandi's board Gamification on Pinterest.
Coding and Makerspaces
  • Activities from Mozilla that involve coding, java, and more
  • Article about Students as Designers


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