Gamification: Is It Just Another Fad?

Gamification is a fun and engaging way for people of all ages to acquire and retain new information. Learning through gaming is interactive, fun, and exciting and allows learners to learn without being bored. Isn't that the number one complaint of children about school? Reading and regurgitating information for tests will not helps students in the long-run. It will not encourage curiosity or excitement about learning.

Gamification is the perfect solution to this problem. Engage students in interactive learning that feels like something they would do for fun. Gamification also gives students immediate feedback on their progress and awards points for correct answers. Getting an immediate reward in the form of points or advancing to the next level is great for children who are learning a new topic. This reinforcement and encouragement also helps students to retain the information and be excited about learning.

To me, gamification is not a fad, it is a wonderful solution to the need for new and exciting ways of learning.

What's so great about YouTube?

YouTube is an excellent resource to share your videos with friends or anyone electronically. I have used YouTube to share videos as a yoga instructor. This allows me to record long videos and send them to friends and family. I have also used YouTube to curate all videos from my wedding into one place. I made information available to friends and family, and they were able to upload any footage they had from the big day so my husband and I could watch!

YouTube is also a great resource for education. You can find hundreds of instructional videos on nearly any topic to be used in the classroom or just to acquire a new skill. The best part is that it's totally free!