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Gamification is “the process of adding game elements or mechanics to an experience to increase engagement or enjoyment” (Wright, n.d.). These game elements can include any of the following: timed activities, leaderboards, digital badges, rewards, or points.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”30px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The purpose of gamification is to implement game elements in non-entertainment contexts to promote learning, and gamification of learning has shown positive effects on cognitive, motivational, and behavioral learning (Sailer & Homner, 2019).<\/span><\/p>\n Gamification-based assessments into online systems helped improve the students\u2019 learning motivation and perceived learning, particularly during the COVID-19 crisis. During the post-pandemic phase, the game quiz could also be used in blended learning or traditional face-to-face classes.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”30px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px|auto|0px|auto|false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”30px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” min_height=”117.2px” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Kahoot! is an online “game-based learning platform that makes it easy to create, share and play learning games or trivia quizzes in minutes.” Players answer on their own devices (either a computer, phone, or tablet), while questions are displayed on a shared screen. In addition to live games, you can also send Kahoot challenges that players complete at their own pace \u2013 for example, for homework (<\/span>Kahoot!).<\/p>\n The following are examples of how Kahoot! can be used in your course:<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”30px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” db_closeable=”on” db_initial_state=”all_open” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Reviewing Course Material ” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_level=”h3″ toggle_font_size=”20px”]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Kahoot! can be used to review a previous lesson or for a future assessment. Throughout the game, you are able to see the number of students who answered each question incorrectly. If the majority of the class answers multiple questions incorrectly, you are able to stop the game and clarify any misconceptions or confusion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Examples of Kahoot questions are:<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Checking for Students Understanding of the Material Presented ” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_level=”h3″ toggle_font_size=”20px” open=”off”]<\/span><\/p>\n Kahoot! can be a great way to check for understanding at either the beginning, middle, or end of class. A brief 3-5 question Kahoot can be created for students to answer. This will provide you with immediate feedback.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Examples of Kahoot questions are:<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”These are the types of questions that can be created ” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_font_size=”16px” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_level=”h3″ toggle_font_size=”20px” open=”off”]<\/p>\n The types of questions that can be created range in the free and premium versions. For example:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Included in the free Kahoot! version:<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Included in Premium Kahoot! version:<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” custom_margin=”30px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Jeopardy is a game which consists of students answering questions that are divided into different categories. Students compete against each other to achieve the highest number of points. They do this all while being timed. Jeopardy can support them in mastering the course material in an engaging way.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The following are examples of how Jeopardy can be used in your course:<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”30px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Reviewing Material and Checking for Student’s Understanding of the Material” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_level=”h2″ toggle_font_size=”20px”]<\/p>\n For examples of how a Jeopardy board can look like for a biology or business course:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Jeopardy Labs Biology questions<\/span><\/a>\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Intro To Business Jeopardy Game!<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nHow is Gamification Engaging?<\/h2>\n
Engaging platforms that you can use are:<\/h2>\n
Kahoot!<\/h3>\n
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Jeopardy<\/h3>\n