Elements of Gamification

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Education is one of the sectors hardest hit by the COVID-19 lockdown with social distancing
measures meaning schools could be closed for the foreseeable future.
However, thanks to technology, teachers are still able to continue teaching and students
don’t lag behind. And while this is good news, many educators face new challenges due to
this switch to remote learning
Technology opens up a new space for learning where students are allowed more freedom,
and teachers are guides in an exciting new world of almost infinite knowledge.
Without effective collaboration between learners and teachers, students often lose
motivation due to the perceived lack of community and sense of shared learning. This is
why it is critical to use various forms of online interaction, from text messages and video
conferencing to collaborative interactive projects and the latest online platforms, to support
students and keep them engaged.
Online distance learning allows you to move from static learning materials to more dynamic
interactive media content. Another benefit of technology in learning is that students often
learn faster when they are not only listening to the teacher and reading textbooks but also
participating in engaging academic activity. That’s why it’s a great idea to encourage
learning using short quizzes, exercises with elements of gamification, interactive apps, and
more.
You can use various interactive tests and multiple-choice quizzes to quickly and easily check
student knowledge. Utilize online grading tools to organize your grade book, see overall
marks for every student, and empower them to follow their success.
With information easily available on the internet, the teacher’s role as a subject expert
becomes less critical. It’s the ability to guide students through these volumes of information
that really matters in modern education. At the same time, finding the most effective ways
of learning from different sources together with students makes teachers co-learners rather
than the sole source of knowledge. And this is exactly the behavior that can inspire students
and encourage them to study beyond the curriculum. It might look like teachers are losing
control, but in fact, these new approaches build real trust and respect within the class.
Information technology in education provides a large variety of new methods for teachers.
Mobile educational apps, collaborative platforms, learning analytics, and so many more
innovative tools and approaches make the learning process much more appealing for both
student and teacher.
It takes a long time to update academic textbooks and other printed materials, so they often
contain obsolete knowledge, especially when it comes to modern science or contemporary
history. But online information is dynamic and always updated. On the internet, new
information is spread instantly, and can be instantly integrated into the learning process
making this one of the most powerful benefits of technology in learning.
From what we’ve seen so far, technology in education is more than just the latest trend.
Instead, it’s a powerful tool capable of greatly enriching teachers’ work and being
thoroughly engaging for students. However, like any tool, technology requires a sensible,
balanced approach.
The good news is there’s so much room for experiments, every teacher can find the
approach that works best. In the words of Amy Hollier, the Head of Blended Learning at
Heart of Worcestershire College, UK, and a remote learning enthusiast: “These circumstances
have brought digital to the fore and really offered the opportunity to explore different
methods of delivery and communication with students outside of the institution. I think we will
all have a new, improved approach to teaching and learning digitally as a result of this period
of time.”
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Using Technology as a Learning Tool, Not Just the Cool New Thing
Distance education—through Internet and video courses—helps those who

have to work a job and go to school at the same time better schedule their
learning opportunities
A faculty member who uses PowerPoint in a lecture is not using technology
interactively. Students need a practical use for technology, whether to
manipulate data or to explore the inner recesses of the human body without
cutting up cadavers. Students need to communicate quickly with each other,
but in a centralized manner.
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Technology ushers in fundamental structural changes that can be integral to achieving significant
improvements in productivity. Used to support both teaching and learning, technology infuses
classrooms with digital learning tools, such as computers and hand held devices; expands course
offerings, experiences, and learning materials; supports learning 24 hours a day, 7 days a week;
builds 21st century skills; increases student engagement and motivation; and accelerates learning.
Technology also has the power to transform teaching by ushering in a new model of connected
teaching. This model links teachers to their students and to professional content, resources, and
systems to help them improve their own instruction and personalize learning.
Online learning opportunities and the use of open educational resources and other technologies can
increase educational productivity by accelerating the rate of learning; reducing costs associated with
instructional materials or program delivery; and better utilizing teacher time.
Virtual or online learning: 48 states and the District of Columbia currently support online learning
opportunities that range from supplementing classroom instruction on an occasional basis to
enrolling students in full-time programs. These opportunities include dual enrollment, credit recovery,
and summer school programs, and can make courses such as Advanced Placement and honors, or
remediation classes available to students. Both core subjects and electives can be taken online,
many supported by online learning materials. While some online schools or programs are
homegrown, many others contract with private providers or other states to provide online learning
opportunities.
Blended learning: Blended learning opportunities incorporate both face-to-face and online learning
opportunities. The degree to which online learning takes place, and the way it is integrated into the
curriculum, can vary across schools. The strategy of blending online learning with school-based
instruction is often utilized to accommodate students’ diverse learning styles and to enable them to
work before or after school in ways that are not possible with full-time conventional classroom
instruction. Online learning has the potential to improve educational productivity by accelerating the
rate of learning, taking advantage of learning time outside of school hours, reducing the cost of
instructional materials, and better utilizing teacher time. These strategies can be particularly useful in
rural areas where blended or online learning can help teachers and students in remote areas
overcome distance.
Use digital resources well: Schools can use digital resources in a variety of ways to support
teaching and learning. Electronic grade books, digital portfolios, learning games, and real-time
feedback on teacher and student performance, are a few ways that technology can be utilized to
power learning.
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