The Role of Gamification in Civic Learning

Wednesday 4/2/2025 | 2:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Digital gamification offers powerful tools to revolutionize civic education. My presentation explores how video games, mobile apps, and interactive digital platforms can transform traditional civics lessons into engaging experiences. I'll analyze existing digital civic games, address implementation challenges, and propose innovative ways to integrate gaming technology into civic education.

Presenter(s): Joshua Jonas | Baylor University

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AI Strikes a Chord with Online Students Learning Informatics and Effective Communication.

Wednesday 4/2/2025 | 2:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Ready to level up your teaching with AI? Join us for an interactive session to design AI-powered assignments and role-playing simulations! Using the Health Belief Model, you’ll discover fun, adaptable ways to build essential telehealth and communication skills in your online students. Let’s strike a chord with AI and rock-n-roll!

Presenter(s): Lori Wagner, PhD, RN, CNE | Franklin University, Brenda Jones, Ph.D., MA, MS | Franklin University

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STEMulating Engagement through the ActiveFlex Platform

Wednesday 4/2/2025 | 2:45 PM - 3:00 PM

New legislation sparked a partnership with local elementary schools highlighting STEM practices in a lab setting, focusing on student and teacher concerns, inquiry lessons, and best practices for teaching. The Active-Flex platform blended the active learning components into asynchronous online courses, giving students an equivalent experience despite their attendance mode.

Presenter(s): Letitia Bergantz, Ph.D. | Athens State University, Dr. Marla Williams | Athens State University

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