Gamification Archives - Ditch That Textbook https://ditchthattextbook.com/category-gamification/ Ed tech, creative teaching, less reliance on the textbook. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 02:35:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 Blooket: A game-changer for engaging students in the classroom https://ditchthattextbook.com/blooket/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=blooket https://ditchthattextbook.com/blooket/#comments Thu, 12 Oct 2023 16:59:00 +0000 https://ditchthattextbook.com/?p=26009 We're always on the lookout for innovative tools that can help teachers create more engaging and effective learning experiences for their students. Sometimes, we hear so many teachers talking about a tool that we have to sit up and notice.Blooket (blooket.com) definitely fits that description. It's an interactive educational tool that combines quizzes with engaging […]

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]]> https://ditchthattextbook.com/blooket/feed/ 1 5 steps to gamify your Canvas classroom https://ditchthattextbook.com/gamify-canvas-lms/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gamify-canvas-lms https://ditchthattextbook.com/gamify-canvas-lms/#comments Wed, 28 Sep 2022 15:15:04 +0000 https://ditchthattextbook.com/?p=23867 This post was written by Sarah Stef, an educator in Indiana. She spent 6 years teaching High School Math, and 4 years as a Digital Integration Specialist for the South Bend Community School Corporation. Sarah is currently a Coordinator of Curriculum & Instruction in Washington, MO.  If you'd like to connect with Sarah you can […]

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]]> https://ditchthattextbook.com/gamify-canvas-lms/feed/ 2 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/ 28 Game show classroom: Comparing Kahoot!, Quizizz, Quizlet Live and Gimkit https://ditchthattextbook.com/game-show-classroom-comparing-kahoot-quizizz-quizlet-live-and-quizalize/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=game-show-classroom-comparing-kahoot-quizizz-quizlet-live-and-quizalize https://ditchthattextbook.com/game-show-classroom-comparing-kahoot-quizizz-quizlet-live-and-quizalize/#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2020 13:57:34 +0000 http://ditchthattextbook.com/?p=4229 The best features of game shows can be used to review and teach in the classroom. Kahoot!, Quizizz, Quizlet Live, and Gimkit can help. See their pros, cons and what makes them different.As a child, I remember one specific thing I always looked forward to on days when I stayed home sick from school — […]

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]]> https://ditchthattextbook.com/game-show-classroom-comparing-kahoot-quizizz-quizlet-live-and-quizalize/feed/ 153 10 game hooks to inspire learning in your class https://ditchthattextbook.com/game-hooks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=game-hooks https://ditchthattextbook.com/game-hooks/#comments Thu, 12 Mar 2020 17:33:23 +0000 https://ditchthattextbook.com/?p=13878 As children, we play Chutes and Ladders and Memory. When we get older, we play Monopoly and Settlers of Catan. On our phones, we play Candy Crush and Pokemon Go. We're even playing games when we collect Starbucks stars and airline rewards miles. Games are a huge part of our lives. They help us pass the time. We get […]

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]]> https://ditchthattextbook.com/game-hooks/feed/ 1 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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