This week in class we learned about a tool for the classroom called Prodigy! Prodigy is a game that is educational and incorporates the use of math.

How it Works!✨

Teachers set up an account and assign a sign up code for each student. The students can then play the game under their own account that is linked to the teacher. Teachers can assign specific math topics and monitor a students progress. In the game the student is a character and the character goes on an adventure. Throughout the adventure students will complete math challenges to collect rewards! Link attached to photo below!

My Experience 😁💡

The photos above were taken while I was playing prodigy. It was super fun to create my character, however the character selection is not inclusive. This is something to be aware of if used in the classroom. Prodigy is easy to understand and the instant feedback and rewards makes it fun! I enjoyed the main idea behind the game. Using math questions to level up motivated me to keep playing even though I had to challenges to continue.

What It Has To Offer Teachers📚🧐

I believe Prodigy is a great resource to incorporate into the classroom. If I were to use this in my classroom I would utilize it as a fun activity for students to do during free time or after they have completed assignments. The game has educational components however players do spend more time playing the game rather than completing math questions. Prodigy still has a lot of great features though such as gearing the game towards students abilities and tracking their progress. Teachers can use the instant feedback to track and share students progress with families!

What Is Gamification In Schools?✨

Gamification is adding game playing to other activities such as math, science etc.. in classrooms to increase students motivation!

I have attached a link to the photo below for more information!

Pros and Cons to Gamification in classrooms 💻⭐️

I created a poster on Canva for the pros and cons to gamification in classrooms.

I’ve attached a link the Canva to the image!

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