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Author: Brian Burton
Brian G. Burton, EdD, is a professor/researcher/author/speaker/trainer, and an AWS Educate Cloud Ambassador Program. Dr. Burton founded and teaches in one of the top game design programs in the world. His research focus is on the development of serious games and learning in virtual environments. Brian and his wife Rosemary founded one of the first online high schools and continue to research and implement online learning innovations. You can learn more on Dr. Burton’s blogs: MyVRProfessor.com, DrProfessorDad.com, BurtonsMediaGroup.com, and YouTube.com/DrBBurton.
Tips and tricks to gamify your class
Do you favor that points-earning credit card? Or stick with the same airline to rack up miles? These are examples of gamification in action. While the term is relatively new, gamification has been around as long as people have tried to make boring activities interesting. Humans have a natural desire to compete, be social, and gain rewards. Elearningindustry.com found that 67 percent of students feel gamified courses are more motivating than traditional ones. And with educators shifting to virtual or blended classrooms worldwide, it’s worth making the effort to create a gamified classroom. Here are four tips to mastering gamification in your classroom.