Category Archives: Curriculum Development

A Guide for Providing Evidence of Teaching: University of Calgary

By Curriculum Development, Learning and Teaching

A Guide for Providing Evidence of Teaching: University of Calgary Dear Colleagues, Over the past two months, we have engaged in a cross-campus conversation with teaching and learning leaders from across six faculties and units at the University of Calgary to create a document that would guide instructors in identifying and providing evidence of their

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Gamification in Education: 4 Ways to Bring Games to Your Classroom by Suzanne Holloway

By Curriculum Development, Learning and Teaching

https://tophat.com/blog/gamification-education-class/ What is gamification? Gamification is the use of game design and mechanics to enhance non-game contexts by increasing participation, engagement, loyalty and competition. These methods can include points, leaderboards, direct competitions and stickers or badges, and can be found in industries as varied as personal healthcare, retail—and, of course, education. We’ve seen gamification already in

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