Come up with more classroom
oriented examples:
Duolingo
This free game lets you learn by playing
different languages and practice grammar,
pronunciation, translation ... through a
point system. It can be used from phones,
tablets and computers. Last year we used
it in the class and the students presumed
to be those who were at a higher level in
the game. After the last update you can
create groups to keep track of what is each
student's level and also have a system of
accreditation of knowledge that is accepted
by various institutions around the world.
ClassDojo
The fastest way to get started with
Gamification classroom system.
It lets you create profiles, using funny
avatars and define when and why each
student will accumulate points, medals,
etc… Suitable for primary.
ST Math
Zombiology
In this invention, a Spanish teacher,
teaches biology through a zombie game.
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This system is used to learn math
through gamification and used since
the early primary grades. The character
who teaches math is this cute penguin
that when students are able to overcome a
challenge gets happy and moves around the
screen. It is so effective that the children are
learning math three times faster, according
to studies made in schools of California.
When evaluating the game, a 3rd grade girl
was asked how she knew so much math
and who would be the teacher to thank
for, the girl told them: "A penguin" :) which
reminds me that my students, whatever
I drew on the board, always thought it was
a penguin hehe.