January 2012
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Introduction of Power Boosters
So it appears students are looking forward to achieving the Spartan Level.
Today’s first inquiry resulted in less than desirable XPs for some students. After hearing some of the student’s comments I realized there wasn’t any wiggle room in the Spartan Level to “drop the lowest grade” as sometimes done in past semesters, so in the spirit of gamification …
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Student Reactions to the Spartan Level
In a nutshell, the introductions and reactions to the Spartan Level were well received.
In both BUS1270 Intro to Computer Information Systems courses the students were very quiet, but I’ve come to expect that from freshman level students. There were one or two students who made positive comments about the Level system.
In the CIS3150 Web Design I, there were a couple of comments about the...
Can Game Dynamics Improve Attendance, Grades, and... →
Liz Gross is using game dynamics in a large scale lecture setting.
How To Use Game Dynamics In The Classroom |... →
Nice summary of Liz Gross’ post “Can Game Dynamics Improve Attendance, Grades, and Engagement In A Large Lecture Course?” as well as 14 links to other sites about game dynamics in classrooms.
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The Spartan Level
Starting this semester (Spring 2012), the Spartan Level will be my way of reflecting on efforts to engage students in the classroom. After a dismal Fall 2011 semester, I started researching ways to get students to want to learn (however, I’m always reminded of the proverb “You can lead a horse to water …”) This semester had to be different. It had to be something the...