gamification Archives - Ditch That Textbook https://ditchthattextbook.com/tag/gamification/ Ed tech, creative teaching, less reliance on the textbook. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 13:47:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 Game design in the classroom: 8 steps to get started https://ditchthattextbook.com/classroom-game-design/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=classroom-game-design https://ditchthattextbook.com/classroom-game-design/#comments Mon, 19 Apr 2021 19:20:12 +0000 https://ditchthattextbook.com/?p=19767 This post is written by Jon Spike. Jon is a Coordinator of Instructional Technology and Integration at UW-Whitewater, collaborating with preservice teachers and instructors to leverage technology in innovative ways. He teaches courses on topics such as Digital Tools and Video Games & Learning. He also hosts the LaughED podcast, where educators around the world […]

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]]> https://ditchthattextbook.com/classroom-game-design/feed/ 3 40+ FREE digital escape rooms (plus a step by step guide for creating your own) https://ditchthattextbook.com/30-digital-escape-rooms-plus-tips-and-tools-for-creating-your-own/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=30-digital-escape-rooms-plus-tips-and-tools-for-creating-your-own https://ditchthattextbook.com/30-digital-escape-rooms-plus-tips-and-tools-for-creating-your-own/#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2020 13:50:18 +0000 http://ditchthattextbook.com/?p=10127 Digital escape rooms bring the excitement of hunting for clues and the joy of solving puzzles right to your student’s devices. Here are over 40 digital escape rooms to try plus resources for creating them yourself! This post is written by Mandi Tolen (left), a math teacher from Missouri, and Karly Moura (right), a TOSA (teacher on special […]

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]]> https://ditchthattextbook.com/30-digital-escape-rooms-plus-tips-and-tools-for-creating-your-own/feed/ 32 20 ways to gamify your class https://ditchthattextbook.com/15-ways-to-gamify-your-class/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=15-ways-to-gamify-your-class https://ditchthattextbook.com/15-ways-to-gamify-your-class/#comments Fri, 06 Mar 2020 11:51:05 +0000 http://ditchthattextbook.com/?p=8122 Games are fun. We love playing them, watching them and even creating them. But how can we bring elements of gameplay into our classroom in meaningful ways? Here are 15 ways to gamify your class.A quick way to start a conversation is by asking someone about their favorite game. Whether it’s the latest video game […]

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]]> https://ditchthattextbook.com/15-ways-to-gamify-your-class/feed/ 5 4 ways to power up your classroom this fall https://ditchthattextbook.com/4-ways-to-power-up-your-classroom-this-fall/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=4-ways-to-power-up-your-classroom-this-fall https://ditchthattextbook.com/4-ways-to-power-up-your-classroom-this-fall/#respond Tue, 29 Oct 2019 16:06:12 +0000 http://ditchthattextbook.com/?p=11088 This post is written by Cate Tolnai, a co-founder of BUOY Consultants, a partnership agency serving schools, districts, and companies with implementation strategy and services. Her recent co-authored publication, Power Up Your Classroom: Reimagine Learning Through Gameplay, (ISTE, 2019) presents frameworks for learning engagement and instructional design. You can connect with Cate on Twitter at […]

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]]> https://ditchthattextbook.com/4-ways-to-power-up-your-classroom-this-fall/feed/ 0 Tech tip smackdown! 70+ edtech tips from fellow educators https://ditchthattextbook.com/tech-tip-smackdown-70-edtech-tips-from-fellow-educators/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tech-tip-smackdown-70-edtech-tips-from-fellow-educators https://ditchthattextbook.com/tech-tip-smackdown-70-edtech-tips-from-fellow-educators/#respond Fri, 30 Aug 2019 19:17:18 +0000 http://ditchthattextbook.com/?p=10714 Warning! This post contains SO many great tips, tricks, links and ideas that you may end up with a case of “too many open tabs”. That’s OK, it’s totally normal. Using the Wakelet or OneTab extension can help alleviate some of the symptoms associated with this condition.   As educators, we have many amazing tech […]

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]]> https://ditchthattextbook.com/tech-tip-smackdown-70-edtech-tips-from-fellow-educators/feed/ 0 Themes, teams, and side quests: A superhero’s guide to gamification https://ditchthattextbook.com/themes-teams-and-side-quests-a-superheros-guide-to-gamification/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=themes-teams-and-side-quests-a-superheros-guide-to-gamification https://ditchthattextbook.com/themes-teams-and-side-quests-a-superheros-guide-to-gamification/#comments Mon, 12 Nov 2018 19:53:14 +0000 http://ditchthattextbook.com/?p=8445 [callout]This post is written by Laura Steinbrink. Laura is a high school English teacher and tech coach from Plato, Missouri. Check out her blog, Rockin’ the Boat, at rockntheboat.com. [/callout] Gamification in education is not new, and thanks to Michael Matera and his book, Explore Like A Pirate, a thriving community has been formed that helps educators […]

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]]> https://ditchthattextbook.com/themes-teams-and-side-quests-a-superheros-guide-to-gamification/feed/ 1 The Quizizz you never knew… https://ditchthattextbook.com/the-quizizz-you-never-knew/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-quizizz-you-never-knew https://ditchthattextbook.com/the-quizizz-you-never-knew/#comments Tue, 21 Aug 2018 08:00:02 +0000 http://ditchthattextbook.com/?p=7810 Quizizz is a fun, student-centered study tool. It is used to engage students in review and assessment at school or at home. And best of all, it’s free. Teachers everywhere are finding new and exciting ways to use Quizizz with their students. Deepak Cheenath, Quizizz co-founder, shared some suggestions including an innovative idea from Joe […]

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]]> https://ditchthattextbook.com/the-quizizz-you-never-knew/feed/ 1 How to add a Family Feud-style game to your next class/PD https://ditchthattextbook.com/how-to-add-a-family-feud-style-game-to-your-next-classpd/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-add-a-family-feud-style-game-to-your-next-classpd https://ditchthattextbook.com/how-to-add-a-family-feud-style-game-to-your-next-classpd/#comments Wed, 24 Jan 2018 13:26:27 +0000 http://ditchthattextbook.com/?p=6504 Games can make class and professional development more fun! Here are the steps to create a Family Feud-style. (Family Feud logo used via fair use)Who doesn't like adding a good game to a class or professional development session? It's great for mixing things up and breaking out of the traditional hum-drum. PowerPoint Jeopardy! has been done […]

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