There are so many ways to make a lesson fun. But games have a magnetic effect for engagement and retention. Be honest and think to yourself, how often am I adding games to my lessons? Studies show that playing games in the classroom can increase overall motivation. Students become more motivated to learn, pay attention, and participate in-class activities. They can also be a great classroom management tool, helping to motivate a class. Isn’t this what we all want in our classrooms?
There are multiple workshops offered using games and game mindsets to level up your classroom:
A Gameful Mindset
- Defining a gameful mindset
- Importance of play
- Growth mindsets
- Flow
- Embracing failure
- Continuous feedback
- Constant iteration
5 R’s of Game Based Learning
- Rapid
- Random
- Reward
- Rivalry
- Roles
SEL with Games in the Classroom
- Kindness During Gameplay
- Self-Control
- Coping with Loss
- Being a Humble Winner