I introduced three of my classes to Classcraft this week. I pretty much also introduced myself to Classcraft this week! I spent a lot of time this summer researching tools and resources to gamify my classroom for this year, and there were a lot of great ideas, but nothing really grabbed me. I am not even sure how I came across Classcraft but I am so glad that I did because I love it!! So far, two of my classes are loving it and the other class seems to be enjoying it but they're holding back a bit :)
If you're not familiar with Classcraft, it's a role-playing game that teachers and students play in the classroom. The students try to earn points and powers with good behavior, and try not to lose points by breaking class rules. It's customizable so the teacher can make the rules fit for his or her classroom. For example, I deleted the reward of eating in class, because I have a computer lab and there is a no eating rule! Today was the first day that we began playing, and one student earned points for helping another student. When the other students saw that, they were desperate to help someone to earn some points for themselves! It was great. The students are also on teams of 4-6 players, and they can help their teammates earn back points if some have been lost. This has encouraged teamwork between students who don't usually work together, which was amazing to see. Even more exciting than Classcraft is my upcoming trip to Rochester Institute of Technology to see my son on Parent's Weekend! I haven't seen him since we dropped him off in mid-August and I am counting the hours until I see him. It will be a short visit but it will be awesome to have him show us around campus, visit the fraternity house where he's pledging, see a hockey game, and we have tickets to see Adam and Jamie from Mythbusters! I'll take him shopping before my husband and I fly home - I CANNOT wait!
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AuthorMom to two sons, married 23 years to college sweetie. Instructional Technology Specialist for a vocational high school. Educator for 20+ years. Love to read, do anything crafty, and spend time with friends and family. Passionate about education, technology, and the combination of the two! I'm a proud foster-failure with Big Fluffy Dog Rescue, having fallen head-over-heels for our first foster and adopting her :) Archives
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