Nowadays, using technologies inside the classroom is essential and in some cases mandatory. According to this, during this course of study, I have known several technologies and tools related to enhancing skills in EFL classroom. However, I have realized that gamification, which is using games for educational purpose, is one of the most important tools in terms of improving English skills through technology.
Games are one of the best techniques that a teacher can use in their classes to achieve the goal of teaching English because, while students play, the learning process is unconscious and they acquire new knowledge and vocabulary in a fun and easy way. Gamification will be exciting no matter the students' age, it can be used with children or adults.
Nevertheless, in the Chilean context gamification is not the most used technique. In fact, in most classrooms, the only 'technology' that is used is a powerpoint presentation or an audio. For this reason, I think that gamification should be developed and used more frequently in this context. To be honest, using gamification is not only beneficial for students, but also for teachers. Due to the size of the class in most Chilean schools, it is hard to work with each student, however using gamification simplifies this task because most of the games are made for working with big groups.
Apart from avoiding students' boredom, this tool is perfect for improving the four English skills. Gamification can incorporate games in which someone is speaking, or the other way around, in which students have to speak in order to level up. In addition, they will have to read the instruction and also write when is required according to the game.
Video: "How does gamification works?"
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Very well explained! As you mentioned above, the benefits are a lot and it is a shame that this technique is not that popular in Chile. I really liked the video, it complements the information well. To summarize, this is a great post filled with useful information.
ResponderBorrarGreat information shared. I really liked how you explained the concepts and how you mentioned the Chilean context, which is so sad and frustrating by the way. You are totally right, Gamification is such an important tool, we should all be using it in our classrooms and finally end with the traditional classes. The video in the end was very easy to understand, glad you put it.
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