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Chronicle of higher education's facebook group for Higher Ed and the Coronoavirus

In this group, you can ask reporters questions, tell stories about how your college or university is reacting to the virus, and share practical tips with members.

Education Won’t Be Normal After COVID: Newswise Live Event from June 4

Experts discuss such questions as: Will schools reopen in the fall? If schools remain closed, what will be the impact on students’ education, long-term? How has the pandemic already impacted students, from elementary through higher ed; how are schools at all levels adapting to teaching virtually, and how to safely return to teaching in person

gamification

• Building Elearning Games in Captivate ($)

The idea of "gamification" in elearning is exciting, but how do you implement gamification principles into actual courses? Adobe Captivate can help you implement game-like features that can make the learning experience feel like a real adventure.

Implementing gamification for interactive learning.

• Virtual Realities: Video game resources

Recommendations for reading to inspire teaching and further research in gamification.

Use elements traditionally thought of as game-like or “fun” to promote learning and engagement. The positive outcomes and behavior changes described are the results of the process of “gamification.”

Game-based techniques or gamification, when employed properly, have the power to engage, inform, and educate. Gabe Zichermann who wrote the book Game-Based Marketing defines the term gamification as the “process of using game thinking and mechanics to engage audiences and solve problems.”9 Amy Jo Kim, author of Community Building on the Web and a well-known designer of social games, defined the term gamification as “using game techniques to make activities more engaging and fun.”10 The consultancy firm The Gartner Group defines gamification as “the broad trend of employing game mechanics to non-game environments such as innovation, marketing, training, employee performance, health and social change.

Faculty Professional Development

Summer is a great time to build on your skills. Check out the six courses Magna Publication hosting this summer and pick a session that works for you!

How do you set up to teach online? How do you get student engagement in a remote classroom? Making the move to a leadership position?

Education Won’t

Be Normal After COVID

Experts discuss such questions as: Will schools reopen in the fall? If schools remain closed, what will be the impact on students’ education, long-term? How has the pandemic already impacted students, from elementary through higher ed; how are schools at all levels adapting to teaching virtually, and how to safely return to teaching in person