Cajuste, Kathiana

Kauffman, Taylor

Plump, Carolyn

Wilson, Alexander

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La Salle UniversityLa Salle University Digital CommonsExplorer Café Explorer Connection4-10-2019Gameful Education: Can We Have MeaningfulLearning in the Classroom Through Game Playing?Carolyn PlumpLa Salle University, plump@lasalle.eduKathiana CajusteLa Salle University, cajustek1@student.lasalle.eduTaylor KauffmanLa Salle University, kauffmant1@student.lasalle.eduAlexander WilsonLa Salle University, wilsona24@student.lasalle.eduFollow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.lasalle.edu/explorercafeThis Presentation is brought to you for free and open access by the Explorer Connection at La Salle University Digital Commons. It has been acceptedfor inclusion in Explorer Café by an authorized administrator of La Salle University Digital Commons. For more information, please contactcareyc@lasalle.edu.Recommended CitationPlump, Carolyn; Cajuste, Kathiana; Kauffman, Taylor; and Wilson, Alexander, "Gameful Education: Can We Have MeaningfulLearning in the Classroom Through Game Playing?" (2019). Explorer Café. 82.https://digitalcommons.lasalle.edu/explorercafe/82CAFÉ EXPLORERAPRIL 10, 2019Carolyn PlumpKathiana CajusteTaylor KauffmanAlexander WilsonGAMEFUL EDUCATIONQUESTIONCan we incorporate game play into courses and still achieve meaningful learning?GAME ELEMENTS Steps1. Challenge Yourself2. Activate Power Ups3. Battle Villains4. Complete Quests5. Identify Allies6. Adopt a Secret Identity7. Go for an Epic WinCLASS QUESTS & REWARDS ExamplesQUEST REWARDPleistocene Era Online ClassSpot Check Bagels, Bars, FruitBeat the Clock Bring in dogImportance of Mistakes Cookies and MilkMission Accomplished Online TestEarly Bird Drinks on me @ Saxby’s Perfect Attendance Extra Credit PointsAbove Average Class Outside RESILIENCE Four Types1. Mental Resilience2. Emotional Resilience 3. Social Resilience4. Physical ResiliencePOWER UPS Building ResilienceMENTAL EMOTIONAL SOCIAL PHYSICALListen to court case Gratitude prompts Team game Work outAsk a question Digital gratitude Friend activity 8 hours sleepResearch topic Model gratitude Music sharing Play with petTry new activity Appt. w/counselor Classmate Sing or danceVILLAINS BattlesProcrastination Guilt Trip Going it AlonePresenteeism Activity Overload Guilty TwinSnooze Button Devil Wears Prada Doubting ThomasTechnology Overload Junk Food Dependency Solitary ConfinementSocial Media Suction Toxic People Sticky ChairNetflix Necromancer Picasso Blue Day Too Headed MonsterDracula Syndrome Dogs Days of Summer Comparison CentralPerfectionist FOMA Geographically InadequateFear of Failure Dastardly DisorganizationSUPERBETTER: LESSONS LEARNEDObstacles & Limitations1. Additional Work2. Negative View of Journaling3. Resistance to New Theory4. Creating Connection to Course5. Required Too Much TimeAdvantages1. Engagement2. Long-Term Impact3. Brought Attention to Habits4. Fun5. Participation from All StudentsDEBRIEF SessionQUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION1. Students: What did you like about Super Better?2. Students: What did you dislike?3. Audience: What games could be incorporated into your classes?4. Audience: What concerns do you have about this approach? 

Gameful Education: Can We Have Meaningful Learning in the Classroom Through Game Playing?

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Gameful Education: Can We Have Meaningful Learning in the Classroom Through Game Playing?

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