GotTechED the PodcastEpisode #97: Strategies for Bringing Gamification into the Classroom!

Welcome back to GotTechED the podcast this is Episode #97 called “Strategies for Bringing Gamification into the Classroom!” In this episode we’re talking about everything gamification including, what it is, the reasons to use it, and some of our favorite edtech tools that support it. This is sure to be a gotteched-classic episode and another that you don’t want to miss. Check it out.

Segment 1:

1. Teachonomy.com
2. On-Demand Learning Sessions, Teaching Tips, and Community Features to Help You THRIVE Throughout the Entire School Year.
3. Chuck Poole (From New Jersey)
4. @cpoole27
5. The New Edtech Classroom
6. New EdTech Classroom Academy offers teachers a unique learning experience. Unlimited access to engaging, interactive courses, monthly Q&A calls, exclusive webinars with industry experts, & more!
7. Sam Kary
8. @newedtechclass
9. Thom Gibson 
10. @gibsonedu
11. Myedtechbundle.com
12. Charity Dodd
13. @charitydodd
14. LINC, the Learning Innovation Catalyst, is excited for LINCstream Fall 2021, LINC’s fully virtual conference for leaders and educators. The theme is Accelerating Student Achievement and the agenda, designed by LINC’s team of experts, is designed to meet the most urgent needs of leaders and educators, with streams focused on leadership, transformational instruction, equity, and wellness. LINCstream has sessions for everyone and it is free and open to educators everywhere-we hope you will join us. Check out the entire agenda, including our amazing lineup of keynote speakers! Save the dates — November 3 + 4, 2021 — and register to join us.

Segment 2: What is Gamification?   

1. Gamification is about transforming the classroom environment and regular activities into a game. It requires creativity, collaboration and play. There are numerous ways to bring games and game playing into the classroom to promote learning and deepen student understanding of subject matter.
2. Top Reasons to gamify the classroom:
3. Makes learning fun and interactive.
4. Creates an addiction to learning.
5. Gives learners the opportunity to see real-world applications.
6. Offers real-time feedback.
7. Gamification enhances the learning experience.
8. Strategies that Gamify the Classroom:
9. Points/Leaderboard
10. Embed a Google Sheets table into your website
11. https://www.flippity.net/
12. Setting Competitions in the classroom
13. Blooket
14. Quizizz
15. Gimkit
16. Kahoot
17. Quizlet
18. Baamboozle
19. Jeopardy
20. Who Wants to be a Millionaire
21. Weakest Link
22. Match Game
23. Badges
24. Visme
25. Badge Creator 
26. Incentives/Certificates 
27. Crello 
28. Canva for Education
29. Narratives and Simulations
30. Book Creator
31. StoryboardThat
32. Slidesmania
33. Descript
34. is an audio/video editor that includes transcription, a screen recorder, publishing, full multi-track editing, and some AI tools.
35. Content-based Puzzles
36. Digital and Physical Escape Rooms
37. Iamapuzzle.com
38. Real-world Experiences
39. Skype a scientist
40. data nuggets
41. Content Creation 
42. Film Festival
43. @mrshowell24
44. Write a kids book
45. How to publish a book on amazon
46. Photography Contest
47. Students send in photos
48. Publish on Google Sites
49. Vote with Google Forms
50. Comic-Con
51. Students design a comic strip and present at a comic-con inspired celebration in class. Various honorable mentions are awarded after class discussion
52. Podcast Listening Party
53. Students write and record podcasts. The class listens to them and discusses on a certain day or over the course of many days
54. Gamification for the classroom BIG PICTURE
55. Classcraft  
56. Make Your Own
57. Amazing Race
58. Survivor
59. The Apprentice Challenge
60. Class Olympics
61. Video
62. Saturday Night Live Skits/Videos
63. News Reporter
64. PSA

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As experienced presenters and content creators, you can contact Nick and Guise to speak at your school, event, or conference. They can customize a workshop that meets your organization’s unique time and content needs. While no topic is out of bounds, GotTechED is best known for sessions on:

• 1:1 Chromebook Integration
• EdTech Throwdown
• TargetED Learning
• Gamification (Badge Systems)
• Game-Based Learning (Escape Rooms, Amazing Race, and more)
• Google apps and extensions
• Personalized learning and Choice Boards
• Teacher productivity (Lesson Planning, Online Grading. and Feedback)
• Digital content creation
• Student Podcasting
• Screencasting
• Flipped Classroom
• Student-Centered Learning