EP029 Learning with Google (Updates on Google for Education) – The 8-Bit Instructor
In this week's episode, I go through all of the updates coming to Google Workspace for Education. Plus, news and updates from Microsoft, IXL, and Screencastify; and, of course, your question of the week.
Episode 15
This week, Yu-kai Chou joins me and explains key principles in gamification that we can utilize in the classroom. A couple of updates from Google. Plus, a Chrome tip from the treasure chest. And as always, your 8-Bit Crew question of the week.
News & Updates
Treasure Chest: Using Gradients
- Gradients add a nice aesthetic to presentations rather than using solid colors
Boss Battle: Gamification with Yu-kai Chou
- Learn about the 8 Core Drives of Yu-kai’s Octalysis Framework
- Connect with Yu-kai
- Twitter: @yukaichou
- Web site: https://yukaichou.com/
- Yu-kai’s book, Actionable Gamification: Beyond Points, Badges, and Leaderboards; find it here.
Crew Members’ Board (#8BitCrew)
QOTW: How can you add gamification principles to what you’re already doing in class?
Use the #8BitCrew on Twitter or post longer stories in the comments section here.
Get connected
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Credits
Music by David Fesliyan (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/)
- Intro/Outro: “Retro Platforming”
- Boss Battle: “Boss Battle Rock”
- Crew Member’s Board: “Pirate Dance”
- Wrap up: “Game Over” by Patrick de Arteaga
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