Using game design principles and mechanics to drive motivation and increase engagement in learning.

Tech Connection to Classroom: Gamification doesn’t have to be high tech in order to work either.  In fact, it’s simply a way to incentivize people into action whether they are students or adults. Do students need to be citing details from the text and evidence for conclusions in class discussions? Answers without evidence are now worth 1 point, a correct answer with 1 piece of evidence is worth 2 points, a correct answer + 2 pieces of evidence = 3 points.