GAMING AND

The explicit use of particular game elements and techniques (e.g., points, leaderboards, or immediate feedback) in non-gaming contexts in order to increase participation and motivate learners.

SECTION 1 RESEARCH ON GAMING AND GAMIFICATION

Azzouz Boudadi, N., & Gutiérrez-Colón, M. (2020). Effect of gamification on students’ motivation and learning achievement in second language acquisition within higher education: A literatura review 2011-2019. The EUROCALL Review, 28(1), 57-69. ​ ​

Figueroa Flores, J. F. (2015). Using gamification to enhance second language learning. Digital ​ Education Review, 27, 32-54. ​

Reinhardt, J. (2017). “Digital gaming in L2 teaching and learning.” In The Handbook of ​ Technology and Second Language Teaching and Learning, edited by Carol A. Chapelle & ​ Shannon Sauro, 202-216. New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

SECTION 2 GAMING APPS AND PLATFORMS

2.1. Game show classroom websites:

Gimkit is a classroom game-show platform where students compete by answering questions on ​ ​ their electronic devices. Instead of earning points, students earn virtual currency, which they can "invest" during the game to boost their score. GimKit allows for questions to repeat on a random loop, allowing for more repetitions. While similar platforms are free, GimKit is a pay service (with a very limited free version). ► Learn more about Gimkit: https://www.gimkit.com/ ​ ​

Kahoot! is a game-based learning platform, used as educational technology in schools and other ​ educational institutions. Its learning games, "kahoots", are user-generated multiple-choice quizzes that can be accessed via a web browser or the Kahoot app. Kahoot! can be used to review students' knowledge, for formative assessment, or as a break from traditional classroom activities. Kahoot! also includes trivia quizzes. ► Search for Spanish/Portuguese activities: https://kahoot.com/academy/study/ ​ ​

Quizlet’s simple learning tools are a great way to practice, memorize and master Spanish terms, ​ definitions and concepts. Find free , diagrams and study guides for Spanish topics like Greetings, Adjectives and Social Relationships. Choose from 7 study modes and games to study Spanish. Feel 100% prepared for your Spanish tests and assignments by studying popular Spanish sets. ► Study Spanish with : https://quizlet.com/topic/languages/spanish/ ​ ​

Quizizz is an online assessment tool that allows teachers and students to create and use one ​ another's quizzes. After providing students with a unique access code, a quiz can be presented live as a timed competition, or used for homework with a specific deadline. Using Quizizz, teachers can customize the feedback students see after each question on the quiz. Feedback comes in the form of memes (either premade or custom), which are displayed depending on whether students provided a right or wrong answer. ► Study world languages with Quizizz: https://quizizz.com/admin/World-Languages/5 ​ ​

Quizalize is a classroom quiz-game website similar to Kahoot!, Quizlet, and Quizizz. You can ​ create quizzes with multiple- or two-choice question sets or single-word responses presented as word scrambles. Students then access the quiz from the web using a class code and see the full quiz on their screen. With Quizalize you can automatically assign different resources to students depending on their quiz score, e.g. an explanatory video for those who score less than 50%, a scaffolded worksheet for 50% to 80%, and an extension activity for over 80%. ► Search for world language resources: https://app.quizalize.com/resources/ ​ ​

Pinterest is a digital bulletin board where users can “pin” interesting content. The pins are displayed in a visually appealing manner with a single icon for each pin. Members can build boards with dozens of these pins as well as create new and more detailed boards with different themes. Thousands of participants have built up elaborate pin boards with links to teaching apps and sites – these boards are public and free, allowing access to a dizzying variety of resources. A simple key word search can net dozens of resources for any given language, including practice exercises, games and teaching tips. Create a free account: https://www.pinterest.com ​

Use Flippity to convert Google sheets into flashcards, word clouds, and other fun learning tools. https://flippity.net/

TeachersPayTeachers is an online marketplace where teachers and home educators can post digital content for free or for sale. This is a great resource for ready-made games and activities in any language. The site offers 3 million files, some for free and others for low cost, often less than five dollars. Some content is for printable downloads and some for digital use (over zoom, etc.), so it is an ideal place to find content for different teaching modes. Explore ready-made games and activities: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com ​

2.2. Online language learning applications:

DuoLingo is an American language-learning website and mobile app, as well as a digital ​ ​ language-proficiency assessment exam. Duolingo is the most popular language-learning platform and the most downloaded education app in the world, with more than 300 million users. The company's mission is to make education free, fun, and accessible to all. Duolingo is designed to feel like a game and scientifically proven to be effective. ► Study Spanish/Portuguese with DuoLingo: https://www.duolingo.com/learn ​ ​

Babbel is a language learning app that is subscription based to help you learn 14 languages ​ offered on their platform. The format of the app is curriculum-based with pre-recorded content and there is no live interaction involved. It’s particularly useful for people who are looking to ​ learn new vocabulary words and improve their sentence structures. allows you to jump around different levels if you feel it’s too advanced or beginner for you. ► Study Spanish/Portuguese with Babbel: https://www.babbel.com/ ​ ​

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SECTION 3 POSTS AND TIPS ABOUT GAMIFICATION IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES

“Gamifying your world language classes,” by Anxo Otero. Learn how to maximize foreign language practice when using gaming platforms to review vocabulary: https://www.edutopia.org/article/gamifying-your-world-language-classes

“Game show classroom: Comparing Kahoot!, Quizizz, Quizlet Live and Gimkit,” by Matt Miller. Learn about the pros, cons and what makes each of these gaming platforms unique. It also includes 8 Google Slides game show templates: https://ditchthattextbook.com/game-show-classroom-comparing-kahoot-quizizz-quizlet-live-and- quizalize/

“500 days of Duolingo: What you can (and can’t) learn from a language app,” by Eric Ravenscraft. Learn what you can expect to achieve after using language learning apps in the long run: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/04/smarter-living/500-days-of-duolingo-what-you-can-and-ca nt-learn-from-a-language-app.html

“What’s the most fun path to fluency? 5 addictive language learning gamification sites.” Learn about the differences between gamification and game-based learning, and make language learning gamification and game-based learning work for you: https://www.fluentu.com/blog/language-learning-gamification/