Gold Pieces
One of my favorite things about this game is the introduction of a currency. I haven’t done this in the past, so I’m anxious to […]
Canvas
The Ranks and Levels
The hardest part of getting ranks and levels together for a new game is what graphics to use for the theme and naming the levels. […]
Looking for a Storyline
My greatest struggle in putting a game like this together was finding the right storyline and how to start the adventure. I’m a MATH TEACHER! […]
OPERATION: Tech Bingo, Part 5 (Black Ops)
One of my favorite things about the course is the addition of Black Ops. I wanted to have a few “Easter Eggs” in the course […]
OPERATION: Tech Bingo, Part 4 (eXperience Points)
Teachers in the course earn two things: badges and points. When teachers earn a badge, they also earn 30 minutes of professional develop time that […]
OPERATION: Tech Bingo, Part 3 (Covert Ops & Medals)
The Bingo board has 24 lessons on it in five categories: Canvas, Google, SMART, Tech Standards, and Web Apps. These technology applications are those that […]
OPERATION: Tech Bingo, Part 1 (Missions)
I am an Instructional Technology Coach and my job is to support teachers on two of our ten high schools. I am available to them […]
The Beginnings of Gamification using Canvas
In 2012, I took a job at Seven Lakes Junior High. I moved down from high school to the junior high so my son could […]