Tag Archives: gamification

XP and Grades: Moving from Subtractive to Additive Grading

In my gamification journey, I’ve learned a lot through trial-and-error. In this blog series, I’m going to outline how I developed my gamified grading system to increase student engagement and focus on learning. To begin, I’ll look at why I changed the way I grade and some initial setup.

The Thing about XP and Grades

I’m working on adding a gamification overlay to my class next year, and I’ve been thinking a lot about grading as I’m going through the process. I’ll utilize XP and levels to determine grades each grading period, and students will have the opportunity to earn XP through a variety of methods.

The 8-Bit Instructor: Tips & Tricks for Google Slides (EP016)

This week, we look at how we can take care of various student needs in our classroom. Updates from Google, Wakelet, Pear Deck, and Flipgrid. Plus, a Chrome tip from the treasure chest. And as always, your 8-Bit Crew question of the week.

The 8-Bit Instructor: Gamification with Yu-kai Chou (EP015)

This week, we look at how we can take care of various student needs in our classroom. Updates from Google, Wakelet, Pear Deck, and Flipgrid. Plus, a Chrome tip from the treasure chest. And as always, your 8-Bit Crew question of the week.

The 8-Bit Instructor: Social Justice & Gamification with John Meehan (EP004)

In this week’s episode, John Meehan from Edrenaline Rush talks with me about social justice in the classroom and gamification. There’s a lot of Google news. And, your 8-Bit Crew question of the week.