Summary: In this episode we talk about gamification with guests Seann Dikkers and David Grimes; what it is, what it isn’t, best practices, and benefits for both teachers and students.
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Hosts:
- Sean Beavers: remedy1978@gmail.com
- Eric Curts: www.ericcurts.com
- Eric Griffith: eric.s.griffith@gmail.com
Guests:
- David Grimes
Director of Academics
Ohio Valley College of Technology
dgrimes@gmail.com - Seann Dikkers
Assistant Professor
Educational Studies Ohio University
sdikkers@gmail.com
Main Topic: Gamification Part 1
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