"gamification" blog posts
Treasure Island Pedagogies: Episode 41, the one with the Headbands
In episode 41 of Treasure Island Pedagogies, Tünde Varga-Atkins welcomes Hilary Briffa, Luciana Brondi, and Gustavo Espinoza Ramos to share their teaching light bulb moments and creative classroom strategies—from gamified quizzes and drama-based learning to emotional connection and mock trials. They highlight how play, empathy, and student-led engagement foster deeper learning. The episode ends with each guest choosing a luxury item for the island—music, running shoes, and a stand-up comedy guide.
Posted on: 6 June 2025
Summer’s out for school: Introducing H5P’s SMARTember 2024
And back we are. Did everyone have a good rest in the extended UK summer sunshine? What do you mean no! Well worry no more, because between 23rd - 27th September the Centre for Innovation in Education (CIE) are hosting several activities to coincide with H5P’s showcase event, SMARTember, taking at least some of the pressure off a return to academic business. Read on for more details.
Posted on: 30 August 2024
Treasure Island Pedagogies: Episode 29, the one with the collabetition
In Episode 29, in addition to lightbulb moments, treasure island pedagogies/props and luxury items, our discussion covers gamification for learning as well as the use of laser pointers, a self-created AGILE tool for reflection and the technique called Creative Enquiry Methodologies.
Posted on: 15 January 2024