1. Gamify Your Moodle Course
Jim Edgar
TESL Ottawa
May 4, 2019

2. Presentation summary
Gamification in e-learning has emerged as an effective way to increase learner engagement and motivation. This session explains gamification and demonstrates ways of adding different types of games to a Moodle course. It also shows how Moodle badges can be used to recognize skills and achievements. Edulinc.org, a Moodle site funded by IRCC, is used to demonstrate these concepts.

3. Outline Gamification vs. game-based learning Common features of games
Moodle tools enabling gamification
Badges
Activities: Games, H5P, Realtime Quiz
Blocks: Latest badges, Activity Results, Level Up!
Revealing hidden content
Social interaction: Comments block
Wrap up and Questions
Outline

4. Gamification vs Game-based Learning
Gamification – using game-like elements to present course content to increase student engagement in the learning process
Game-based learning – the use of game as part of the instruction
Gamification vs Game-based Learning

5. Common Features of Games
Interactivity
Instant feedback
Progress indicator
Scoreboard
Time limits
Repetition
Unveiling of level
Badges and awards
Social interaction
Others?

6. Moodle Tools Enabling Gamification
In browser, navigate to EduLinc.org Log in with today’s credentials:
ie: username: gamerXX password: gamerXX

7. Contact Jim Edgar edgar.jim@gmail.com Project Info: learnit2teach.ca
Project Info: learnit2teach.ca