How to Use Gamification for Attention-Getting and Fun Learning

<p>Paolo Tolomeo gets kids excited about learning math and language arts by sailing the 7 seas. Learn how it does it, how he keeps on track with lessons, and how to avoid common mistakes when adding gamification to your classroom.</p> <p><a href="https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e755">Show Notes with Links: www.coolcatteacher.com/e755</a> </p> <p><strong>Sponsor:</strong> Advancement Courses is sponsoring DonorsChoose projects from August 18 - September 24. Submit your project to <a href= "https://www.advancementcourses.com/give/submityourproject/">https://www.advancementcourses.com/give/submityourproject/</a> for the chance to be funded. Remember that you can receive 20% off their online professional development courses with the code COOL20. With this coupon, a 3 grad credit course for continuing education, salary advancement, or recertification is only $359. So, go to <a href= "https://www.advancementcourses.com/coolcat">advancementcourses.com/coolcat</a> to learn more and use the code COOL20. Never stop learning!</p> <h2>Paolo Tolomeo - Bio As Submitted</h2> <p>I am a 4th grade teacher preparing to enter my 16th year teaching. I am constantly looking for ways to further engage my students, creating epic storylines for us all to navigate each year in my gamified classroom.</p> <p>Twitter: @<a href= "https://www.twitter.com/MrTSVedu">MrTSVedu</a></p> <p><em>Disclosure of Material Connection: This is a “sponsored podcast episode.” The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I believe will be good for my readers and are from companies I can recommend. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s <a href= "https://www.ftc.gov/policy/federal-register-notices/16-cfr-part-255-guides-concerning-use-endorsements-testimonials">16 CFR, Part 255</a>: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."</em></p>