Description
How can assessment feel motivating instead of intimidating for students? What if assessments encouraged growth, effort, and risk-taking without sacrificing rigor or expectations? Gamified assessments shift the focus from performance to progress by embedding intentional game design elements into everyday instructional practices. Research shows that when students clearly understand goals, receive immediate feedback, and experience a sense of choice and challenge, engagement and persistence increase. Gamification supports these outcomes while maintaining academic standards and instructional purpose. Join Lauren Boucher for this time-saving, practical workshop as she explores how to rethink assessment through gamified approaches that motivate students and make learning visible. Educators will learn how to apply game mechanics—such as levels, feedback loops, and transparency—to assessments they already use, including checks for understanding, practice activities, and performance tasks. Classroom examples and technology integrations will demonstrate how assessments can feel purposeful and supportive rather than punitive.
Objectives
Identify key elements of gamification and their role in
