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i feel like with me i want to show my students that i am here for them and to always ask questions cause i still ask them and that i am here for them 

I was aware of gamification in the classroom.  However, I was not aware of how in-depth it could go.  To turn your entire class into one huge game with levels, quests, boss battles, etc. seems really overwhelming.  I use different games throughout the class, like Blooket or Gimkit, but turning a whole class into this feels very overwhelming.  I can see how it might improve student engagement and motivation, but I am not sure if I could make it work.  I might start small with one class and see how it goes before I build from there.

How to make class exciting to keep the students engaged 

That being knowledgeable and prepared are very important in adult education 

I was already well aware of using these concepts in a class and I have seen the positive results they bring. I was introduced to more ideas and concepts... some I enjoyed and will probably try to implement myself and others I am not a fan of and will not try. It seems like there is a lot of focus on implementing RPG mechanics (XP, quests, etc.) or just using existing online games with the students. I personally enjoy modeling my classroom activities in other ways; I have mimicked a couple of game shows (family feud, the price is right,… >>>

In coaching we speak about seeing the client and seeing as the client. In adult education this means not only recognizing who the learner is, with their history, pressures, culture, and lived experience, but also stepping inside their frame of reference long enough to understand how the material looks and feels from their side of the screen. When we teach adults this way, learning shifts from information delivery to meaningful engagement, because we are responding to a real person rather than an abstract role called student.

Creativity and varying methods helps retain the interest of the students.

It is easy for things to get stagnant, having a variety of teaching methods available is important

From this module, I have learned that creating a positive environment with constructive feedback is important to success in student learning

From this module, I have learned that I will need to take special care to tailor learning to adult learners

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