This summer I read Explore Like a Pirate by Michael Matera. It gave me a bunch of great ideas to make my classroom more fun and engaging. Some are definitely more easy than others, but in the end I think they would all be worth it!
Anyways, I decided to take baby steps. I tried out a few ideas during the first quarter, and I can't wait to share them all with you! Rather than write one looooooooong post about the things I tried, I decided to break it down into several smaller posts.
In the upcoming weeks I'll write about how I used different game mechanics in my classroom. I'll write about what worked well, what didn't, and what I'd change.
Join me next Wednesday, 10/19, as I talk
Oh, and if you're interested in learning more about gamification, check out these posts:
A Whale of a Tale: Theme and Storytelling
Pulleys, Ropes, and Rigging: Game Mechanics to Outfit any Journey
Tools and Treasures: Stockpiling Items and Earning Badges
X Marks the Spot: Finding Joy in Playful Assessment
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