The definition of gamification in the dictionary is "the application of typical elements of game playing (e.g., point scoring, competition with others, rules of play) to other areas of activity, typically as an online marketing technique to encourage engagement with a product or service." Did you know that it can also be used in the classroom in a variety of ways? A great example is through the use of digital badges. This strategy can be used to ignite new excitement in your students. Creating digital badges can be accomplished using your basic software (Google Slides or Drawings) or any other graphic design tool of your choice, like Piktochart or Canva.

This is your chance to be creative and make your badges into something students want to earn. It might take a few tries to accomplish this, but that's the joy of reflective practice! Have fun, and get your students excited about learning!