TPACK Quest

I have found the gamification of this course to be incredibly rewarding and fun, something that I plan on using with students of my own one day. Below you will find the badges I have earned along with a description of how each represents a particular set of knowledge that contributes to my 21st century teaching repertoire.  

 

Gamification does not mean playing a game, but instead, using the elements of game-play to motivate students in completing learning activities and rewarding them for their efforts! Specifically, we will use these game design elements:

1) TASKS in a mission to earn a badge;
2) BADGES;
3) REWARDS;
4) and LEADERBOARDS (one that you keep to help you understand your individual progress in the game).

I was awarded this badge for demonstrated an understanding of the knowledge a teacher must gain to plan and implement online and blended lessons for flipped and distance teaching.

I was also required to complete a series of tasks that explored what blended, online, and flipped learning environments are, and the practical background knowledge of activity types that can be used to enhance face-to-face learning with elements from these environments.

In this task I learned how to design my own online learning activity! I also learned to understand how to structure the online learning module for effective learning.

Through completing this badge I demonstrated an understanding of the structure of a Project-Based Lesson and how to implement that lesson using tech-enhanced activities

I was required to complete a series of tasks that explore Project-Based Learning, including tech-enhanced reading and writing activities, to create my own example of a PJBL-based lesson.

After gaining this badge I developed an understanding of the structure of a Problem-Based Lesson and how to implement that lesson using tech-enhanced activities. I also completed a series of tasks that explore Problem-Based Learning, including WebQuests, to create my own example of a PBL-based lesson.

   

This mission introduces you to your digital footprint. It answers the question as to why you need a digital footprint. Everyone will have a digital footprint no matter how hard they try, so in this badge, I learned about strategies for making my digital footprint a positive and professional presence on the web.

For this badge I completed a series of tasks that explore Digital Citizenship, issues around Netiquette, Cybersafety, and Copyright. I also explored the Web 2.0 tools that lead to skills of effective Web 2.0 thinkers.

All of theses badges lead me to the ultimate victory! The revered Cup of Wisdom!