In this workshop you will learn how to use the most motivational techniques of gameplay to create a collaborative and creative classroom environment where learning comes alive for your students. You will have time to design a gamified unit so you can start the year ready for your epic adventure to begin!

Day 1: Adventures in Gamifying Learn the “why” and “how” so you can begin designing your gamified unit plan right away!

Day 2: Theme & Game Design Choose a theme and everything will start falling into place. Brainstorm theme ideas and develop a basic framework for a gamified unit of study.

Day 3: Game Mechanics Learn how game mechanics can be incorporated to spark and maintain interest throughout the game. You will have time to brainstorm game mechanic ideas so you can incorporate them into your gamified unit plan and be ready to start your game when school begins!

Course Instructor/s:

Heather Marrs

Heather Marrs (hmarrs24@gmail.com) is a third grade teacher at Eagle Rock Elementary in Eagle Point, Oregon. She has been a classroom teacher for 10 years. In addition to being a teacher, Heather is also an EdTech Teacher Leader for the Eagle Point School District which includes providing EdTech Professional Development, mentoring, modeling, and supporting other […]

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