What is gamification?

• A technology-based game that is used to enhance the learning experience for students.

•  A virtual game that students like to bully each other on.

This benefit is used for students and teachers to gain insight into how they are doing on a learning objective.

(Ryan, 2022)

• Instant feedback/data and reinforcement

• Engagement

• Selecting wrong answers

• Students do not have to use paper/pencil tests

Which is NOT a benefit of utilizing social networking and gaming in the classroom?

(Ryan, 2022)

• Students involved in high levels of engagement.

• Improved retention

• Students get hooked on learning.

• Students get bullied.

This benefit allows students to see that their choices within the game result in consequences or rewards.

(Learn Light, 2023)

• Offers real-time feedback

• Student sees real-world applications

• Enhanced learning experience

• Creates an addition to learning 

When students are involved in game-based learning, what is NOT a benefit that is seen?

(Learn Light, 2023)

• More cooperation and motivation

• Points can earn virtual prizes

• Friendly competition

• Lack of motivation and engagement 

What is considered an ethical use of social media in the classroom for teaching and

learning?

(Digital Ethics: Responsible Social Media Practices for Educators, 2018)

• Using student names or faces on social media without parent consent

• Post memes with foul language .

• Allow safe and responsible interactions between students on classroom related pages.

What is NOT considered an ethical use of social media in the classroom for teaching and

learning?

(Digital Ethics: Responsible Social Media Practices for Educators, 2018)

• Friending or adding students on personal accounts

• Practice digital citizenship

• Maintain respectful identify online

What is an ethical use of gamification in the classroom for teaching and

learning?

• Being respectful of others playing online and practice game etiquette

• Cyberbullying

• Low self esteem if answers are not answered/game not played correctly

Which photo would be more helpful to students to show them a safe way to use games in

the classroom?

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What is a safe way to use social media in the classroom?

• Asking for help when needed and keeping digital citizenship rules in mind.

• Post pictures of something off-topic.

• Putting rude/mean comments on other classmate’s posts