Using Game Design to Improve My Classroom

Mr. Anderson discusses how he uses gamification in his classroom by drawing parallels with Angry Birds. He introduces Biohazard 5, a game designed to teach biology concepts, and explains the grading and leaderboard system. The class is structured to promote independent learning, with students progressing through levels. Data collection and analysis are integrated into the curriculum, and videos and study guides support learning. The quiz system emphasizes mastery learning. The classroom environment is dynamic, with students working at their own pace, though challenges like reading comprehension persist.

What are the three key lessons Mr. Anderson believes schools can learn from video games?

• Competition, strict rules, and high stakes

• Fun, failure tolerance, and personalized pacing

• Memorization, repetition, and testing

• Discipline, uniformity, and standardization

What is the main character's mission in the Biohazard 5 game?

• To find the greatest biology minds of today

• To collect rare artifacts

• To explore different planets

• To defeat a villain in the present

How does the grading system in Mr. Anderson's class differ from traditional methods?

• Grades are determined by peer reviews

• Students start at level one and gain experience points

• Students start with an A and lose points

• Grades are based on attendance

What is the purpose of setting checkpoints in the class structure?

• To ensure all students move at the same pace

• To allow students to skip levels

• To limit the number of students in each level

• To keep students from falling behind

How do students in Mr. Anderson's class share their data?

• Via email attachments

• By presenting in front of the class

• Through handwritten reports

• Using Google forms

What is one benefit of compiling classroom data into a single spreadsheet?

• It reduces the need for individual assignments

• It allows for the creation of comprehensive graphs

• It simplifies grading

• It eliminates the need for quizzes

What feature of the Moodle quiz system helps prevent students from gaming the system?

• Unlimited attempts

• Randomization of questions

• Showing correct answers immediately

• No time limit

What feedback does a student receive if they score between 79 and 99% on a Moodle quiz?

• Needs improvement

• It's mastered it

• Try again

• Awesome, you are perfect

What is the main goal of Mr. Anderson's teaching approach?

• To prepare students for standardized tests

• To encourage independent learning

• To focus solely on lectures

• To make students memorize facts

How often does Mr. Anderson conduct lectures in his class?

• Every day

• Once or twice a week

• Never

• Only during exams