Game Mechanics in the Classroom to Engage Learners

Every Classroom Matters Episode 204

From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis

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Game mechanics are elements of gaming that you can design into your lesson plans to engage learners. Teacher Michael Matera shows us how to use them. We can engage students, even going up to year-long junior high version of “Game of Thrones” like teacher Michael Matera has done. (OK, Game of Thrones fans, don’t worry, there are white walkers or red weddings. Just fun, learning,...