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By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
Participate in educational games that develop basic skills
Follow game rules and take turns
Demonstrate engagement through interactive activities

Understand the principles of gamification
Design simple game-based learning activities
Apply gaming elements to academic content

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OPENING:

Begin with a short video introducing gamification in education to pique student interest.

Pose the question: "How can turning learning into a game change the way we feel about school?"

Facilitate a brief class discussion on initial thoughts about gamification.

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What is Gamification in Education (1 Minute Microlearning)

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Class discussion about favorite games and what makes them engaging. Create a mind map of gaming elements that students enjoy.

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Using Padlet's collaboration features, create a story together where each student adds an element. Teacher shows pictures, and students contribute to the story.

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Students create their own Kahoot! quizzes about a topic they're studying. Share and play each other's quizzes.

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Introduce a class-wide points system where students earn badges for academic achievements, helping others, and participating in activities.

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Watch short clips from educational movies and analyze their engaging elements. Discuss how to apply these elements to learning.

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10 Middle School Movies for Teaching SEL in the Classroom

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Play an educational game at home with family members and draw a picture about it.

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ABCya! * Kindergarten Learning Games, Ages 5 - 6

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Kids LOVE our free online games! Race cars, meet cuddly penguins, and explore while practicing counting, sight words, and more kindergarten skills. Play now!

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Definition of gamification and its applications in education.

Psychological principles that explain motivation (e.g., intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation).

Examples of gamification strategies (e.g., points, badges, leaderboards).

The impact of gamification on student engagement and learning outcomes.

Methods to measure student motivation (surveys, observation).

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Research a real-world example of a company using gamification to motivate employees and write a one-page reflection on its effectiveness.

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Design a simple educational game for a topic you're studying in another subject. Share your design on our class Padlet wall.

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10 Proven Strategies for Educational Game Development in Education

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Explore 10 proven strategies for integrating educational game development in classrooms to foster learning and engagement using innovative digital tools.