SchoolAdultEngagementGames
Gamification in Education
Use game design — not just games — to lift engagement and persistence.
5 daysB1 English5 topics
5 daysB1 English
Overview
Gamification is not about cartoon points. It is about applying the mechanics of good game design — goals, feedback, levels, autonomy — to learning. This course shows you how to do it well, without turning your classroom into a casino.
Learning outcomes
What you'll be able to do at the end of the course.
- Apply core game design principles to lesson design.
- Build a points, badges and leaderboard system that motivates fairly.
- Avoid the most common gamification anti-patterns.
- Combine gamification with assessment.
Main topics
What we'll cover during the week.
01Game design principles for teachers
02Points, badges, leaderboards — done well
03Narrative, autonomy and mastery
04Avoiding extrinsic-motivation traps
05Tools to gamify without losing your weekend
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