Throughout my tech class, I had the chance to complete a number of badges to complete my TPACK Quest. Out of all the badges I completed, I would have to say my favourite was the Gamification Badge. I really loved the idea of motivating students by using game-like elements, such as badges, rewards, challenges, etc. I think it would really resonate well with students of any age. I also like the idea of adding leaderboards, for older students specifically, to add a little bit of healthy competition. I also think that some type of rewards system would also work really well with younger students.
I feel the need to say that while I enjoyed the Gamificaiton badge the most, the other badges I completed were equally interesting and beneficial to my learning. But I think because the course was designed using "Gamification" as a model, it resonated more with me the most because I saw the immediate benefits. For reference the other badges I received were: Digital Identity, Digizen, PBL, PJBL, Digital Teacher, and Mobile Learning. Overall this course has been a great learning experience and made me a lot more confident in teaching with technology.
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