Looking at gamification actually made me realize that the self and peer-assessment that Alex is having us do is a form of gamification, we are all chasing the points and measuring ourselves against each other.
This learning activity will help my students to develop their exponent rules. Many high school students need help developing these skills so when they try to learn other topics we do not have to repeatedly go over them as a class.
"Using Games to Enhance Learning and Teaching offers a comprehensive solution, presenting five principles for games that can be embedded into traditional or online learning environments to enhance student engagement and interactivity." Six experts in the gaming industry are interviewed.