T4T Programs

Want to....

• Learn about gamification in higher education?

• Create a gamified course module?

• Engage with peers interested in gamification in higher education?

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GOALS:

• Establish a community of practice in course gamification

• Create a gamified module/mini-module for a current course

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Facilitators: Kim Becnel, Scott Rice & Patrick O'Shea (ASU faculty)

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When: Fall 2016

What: Seven (7) face-to-face & online learning & development experiences

• Participants organized into small groups

• Face-to-face/online sessions every two weeks (Friday afternoons)

• 3 optional individualized sessions as needed

Pre-requisites: A strong interest in enhancing student engagement & learning

Limited to: 8-12 participants (dependent on participant knowledge & experience)

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“Game player’s regularly exhibit persistence, risk-taking, attention to detail and problem solving skills, all behaviors that ideally would be regularly demonstrated” in college, (Klopfer, Osterweil, & Salen, 2009, p. 1).

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Want to enroll or know more??

• Contact Nigel Davies: daviesnr@appstate.edu or 828-262-8413

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More about gamification?

• Klopfer, E., Osterweil, S. & Salen, K. (2009). Moving learning games forward: Obstacles, opportunities & openness. The Education Arcade, MIT.

• Knewton Infographics. (n.d.). The gamification of education. Retrieved from https://www.knewton.com/infographics/gamification-education/

• Mintz, S. (2014). A gamified approach to teaching & learning. Inside Higher Ed. Retrieved from https://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/higher-ed-beta/gamified-approach-teaching-and-learning