Gamification

What is gamification?

• the application of  game-design elements

• the game principles in non-game contexts

• a  set of activities and processes to solve problems by using or applying the characteristics of game elements

• All other answers are correct.

What is edutainment?

• education and entertainment

• not education but entertainment

• entertainment but not education

• neither education nor entertainment

Gamification can improve…(select the correct answer)

• academic results

• motivation

• student engagement

• all other answers are correct

Gamification techniques are intended to take advantage of humans’ natural instinct towards...

• socializing

• learning, competition

• achievement, status

• self-expression, expertise

What are some of the essential elements of gamification?

• points

• awards

• badges

• leader boards

• teams

Can gamification in the CLIL classroom benefit specific students?

• It can benefit shy students.

• It can benefit numerate students.

• It can benefit dyslexic students.

• It can benefit creative students.

Can gamification in the CLIL classroom benefit specific teachers?

• It can benefit early primary content  teachers with a language background.

• It can benefit math CLIL teachers.

• It can benefit international CLIL teachers.

• It can benefit music CLIL teachers.

What are the advantages of using gamification in the CLIL classroom?

• It can help with increased motivation.

• It can increase levels of involvement.

• It can increase self-esteem because students can have immediate feedback.

• It can help with collaboration and with collaborative learning.

Which is not correct?

• Gamification as any other methodology that you use needs to be systematic.

•  Bringing one game once a month, this is using gamification in your CLIL classroom.

• Sometimes teachers who are using gamification are perceived as simplistic or lacking academic rigor.

• Sometimes it's difficult to be systematic or  consistent in the use of games and game elements in your classroom in introducing all of those  elements into your methodological approach.

How can CLIL teachers make  sure that they use gamification successfully?

• Try to establish a balance between content related games and language related games.

• Always keep public track of progress.

• Provide rewards.

• Integrate students in the process.