Well… It is that time of year here in South Carolina. Teachers reported for work last Monday and students start … More
Tag: gamification
Battle Mechanics: Clashes
As part of my 2018-19 narrative (click here to read more) the students in my classrooms will be broken up … More
#XPLAPcamp Sign Up!
Are you interested in getting a weekly reminder to participate in the #XPLAPcamp Slow Chat? Complete the form below and … More
Classroom Power Ups: Welcome to World of 8-bit Engagement
I did not know it at the time but my first professional development sessions came in the 2nd grade. That … More
5 Practical Steps to XP grading
This is a hectic time of year for most teachers. They are closing up 1st semester gradebooks, reflecting on the … More
What is a meaningful choice?
When we talk about giving students ‘choice’ in the classroom what exactly does that mean? I was in a few … More
Hero’s Quest: “The Underground Collector” Narrative
As part of my “Flipped Classroom” I have recorded ‘lectures’ and embedded a narrative story line element. The basic story … More
If School is a Game… pt 1 – Who’s Playing Your Game?
I’ve been teaching long enough to have heard the old cliche ‘that kid is good at playing the game’. When … More
Do you want to save?: Loss Aversion and Progress
Back in the 1980s, when Nintendo was emerging as the dominant video game platform, I remember having to rely on … More
