Gamification Workshop

Tool(s) Used: Microsoft PowerPoint, Poll Everywhere

Format: Workshop

Objective: This workshop was given to faculty in order to increase their understanding of gamification. The workshop covered gamification elements, the purpose behind integrating it within an online or in-person course, and how to effectively apply those elements within a learning experience. Misconceptions on gamification were also covered.

Learning Goals: By participating in this workshop, faculty will be able to:

• Identify gamification elements

• Evaluate how to intentionally apply gamification elements within a learning experience

• Recognize the purpose behind integrating gamification elements into a learning experience

Highlights:

• The workshop began with an agenda to give participants an overview

• Poll Everywhere was integrated into the PowerPoint as a tool to increase engagement from participants during the workshop

• A case study was reviewed that was directly worked on by myself, another instructional designer, an instructional technologist, and a SME from the Physician Assistant program. While discussing the case study, we had the participants identify gamification elements

• Barriers to implementing gamification were discussed to collectively problem-solve on ways to mitigate these barriers

• Participants took an assessment in our LMS. The assessment integrated gamification elements including adaptive release and collaboration

• Post-workshop surveys reflected high participant satisfaction and a positive learning experience

• Assessment results showed a measurable improvement in participants’ understanding of gamification concepts