Social Networking and Gamification Teacher Web Resource

What is gamification?

• A technology -basic game the is used to help students play games.

• A technology-based game that is used to enhance the learning experience for students.

• The technology involved students in high levels of engagement.

• A virtual game that students like to bully each other on.

Choose two correct answers for a safe way to use social media in the classroom.

• Posting any thing that is not on topic .

• Putting rude/mean comments on other classmate’s posts 

• Asking for help when needed and keeping digital citizenship rules in mind.

• Post pictures of something off-topic.

Which photo would be more helpful to students to show them a safe way to use games in

the classroom?

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What is a safe way to use social media in the classroom?

• Post pictures of something off-topic.

• Low self esteem if answers are not answered/game not played correctly

• Asking for help when needed and keeping digital citizenship rules in mind.

• Putting rude/mean comments on other classmate’s posts 

What is considered an ethical use of social media in the classroom for teaching and

learning?

(Digital Ethics: Responsible Social Media Practices for Educators, 2018)

• Using student names or faces on social media without parent consent

• Allow safe and responsible interactions between students on classroom related pages.

• Post memes with foul language .

When students are involved in game-based learning, what is NOT a benefit that is seen?

(Learn Light, 2023)

• Points can gain virtual rewards.

• Friendly competition

• Greater motivation and collaboration

• Lack of motivation and engagement 

What is NOT considered an ethical use of social media in the classroom for teaching and

learning?

(Digital Ethics: Responsible Social Media Practices for Educators, 2018)

• Exercise good digital citizenship.

• Keep an respectful identify online

• Friending or adding students on personal accounts

This benefit is used for students and teachers to gain insight into how they are doing on a learning objective.

(Ryan, 2022)

• Engagement

• Selecting wrong answers

• Students do not have to use paper/pencil tests

• Giving Instant feedback/data and reinforcement

What is the meaning of gamification?

• A game with technological components that improves students' educational experiences.

•  A virtual game that students like to bully each other on.

Which is NOT a benefit of utilizing social networking and gaming in the classroom?

• Students get bullied.

• Students get hooked on learning.

• Improved retention

• Friendly competition