Game-Based Learning and Gamification Introduction for Teachers

What positive outcome is associated with the implementation of DGBL and gamification in classrooms according to Sandoval and Lamb (2023)?

• Increased homework completion rates

• More positive behaviors from students

• Higher test scores

• Reduced classroom disruptions

What is one thing that educators agree could always use a boost in their classrooms?

• Student engagement

• Homework assignments

• Classroom size

• Teacher salaries

What is the name of the free virtual Breakout Box software application mentioned in the document?

• BreakoutEDU

• GameBox

• EduBreak

• VirtualBox

How does BreakoutEDU benefit teachers operating in a 1:1 capacity?

• It allows for individual student engagement

• It reduces the need for lesson planning

• It increases classroom size

• It eliminates the need for technology

What operating systems is Kahoot! compatible with?

• Only Windows

• Only IOS

• Windows, IOS, and Android

• Only Android

What is the main point of implementing game-based classrooms according to the text?

• To replace the teacher

• To provide a commonly understood language to communicate important content

• To reduce the workload of students

• To eliminate the need for traditional learning methods

What is the foundation of any successful classroom and student success according to the text?

• Advanced technology

• Pedagogical superpowers of teachers

• Game-based learning

• Traditional teaching methods

Select all that apply! Which of the following are benefits of game-based learning?

• multitasking, communicating

• collaborating, problem-solving

• Deliver content Synch & async to support instruction

• crushed egos after a loss

What is a key benefit of using game-based learning in classrooms?

• Increased student motivation

• Decreased use of technology

• More homework assignments

• Smaller classroom sizes

What is one challenge teachers face when implementing game-based learning?

• Lack of student interest

• High cost of resources

• Difficulty in lesson planning

• Limited classroom space