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Make it fun and silly

When a learning experience is light-hearted and makes students joke and laugh, they don’t see it as a chore and would willingly come back to it.

A fun environment also lowers stakes, which matters because students should learn that perfectionism is never the goal. We all make mistakes, learn, and get better.

OVERVIEW

Dos and Don'ts

RECOMMENDATION 1/2

Do not make the learning goal explicit right away

  • Students have a stigma against educational games/anything a teacher or parent wants them to do 

  • Students need a mental break from the constant schoolwork and grade-oriented mindset

RECOMMENDATION 2/2

Give students an opportunity to laugh and make jokes

  • This makes the experience more memorable

  • Playfulness strengthens the bond students have with their friends

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