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

• 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).

• 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.