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Check all that apply to "gamification" in regard to education.

• This is an old concept and not very popular

• motivates students

• students learn by video game design

• introduces concepts like badges, levels, achievements, and game points to the classroom.

Karl Kapp defines the term ___?____ as:

The use of game-based mechanics, aesthetics, and game thinking to engage people, motivate action, promote learning, and solve problems.

• video games

• gamification

• game-based learning

• emerging technologies

Dr. McGonigal points out that in order to solve real-world problems we should play at least 21 billion hours/week of games.

• True

• False

When students play games such as Bridge Builder and SimCity, they are able to use simulations to

• test theories and tinker with variables

• create an alternate universe

• solve real-world problems like hunger

The article "Watchworthy Wednesday: How Video Games Amplify Learning" states that video game play leads to higher problem-solving skills. What else did the research sho? Check all that apply.

• Video gaming has significant positive effects on reading, reasoning skills, and mathematics achievement

• Games align well with STEM

• Video games make kids violent and angry

• Video games have a positive impact in areas like perception and attention, systemic thinking, ethical reasoning, and collaborative problem-solving.

The findings of a 2006 study by Ryan, Rigby and Pryzbylski show that video games fulfill three basic needs:

1. the need for autonomy (being able to make choices)

2. the need for competency (to overcome challenges)

3. the need for _________ (which add a perceived value to the game)

• relationships

• power

• critical thinking

• communication

Gamification is turning the learning process as a whole into a game, while Games-Based Learning (GBL) is using a game as part of the learning process. (Ingwersen, 2017)

• True

• False

Check all that apply.

Teachers can gamify their virtual classrooms to engage their students by:

• Offer digital badges and rewards

• Make progress visible

• Add competition

• Give coupons for free food

Kahoot and Quizizz are common gamification sites that mostly resemble?

• create interactive quizzes

• a language learning platform

• a role-playing game

• behavior management platform

How do you gamify your classroom?