Teachers: Research Practice / Talk 研究／実践についての話し合い 25 minutes / 25分 A little birdie told me…Cultivating features in online learning tools more

Sat, Oct 21, 10:35-11:00 Asia/Tokyo

Implementing gamification techniques in my courses using online tools such as Quizizz and Quizlet has been an incredible experience in witnessing my students’ increased engagement and motivation. There have been a number of challenges along the way, yet I always take pleasure in exploring their features. One of the key elements I have discovered to heighten students’ motivation and improve learning outcomes is carefully observing and listening to my students. Existing research has given me insights into how I use the online tools, but the main inspiration has been from my students, the little birdies. Their comments are invaluable. The default or basic use of each online application provides an adequate gamification experience; however, it does not stimulate learner autonomy over time. I would like to recount some specific comments (encounters) from my "birdies" and introduce how they enlightened me: updating and progressing the use of Quizizz and Quizlet. Furthermore, I would like to discuss how two kinds of motivation, extrinsic and intrinsic, are incorporated with the online tools, and how these integrations are promoting learner autonomy.