Gamification has been shown to improve student learning (Brull, 2016), and one of the best apps for facilitating gamification in the classroom is Mural, an online collaborative whiteboard with hundreds of engaging, colorful activity templates. It is one of my favorite teaching and learning tools because I can use it to build out multiple active learning exercises in one place, easily track student understanding in real-time, and provide personalized feedback. Most importantly, its customizability makes it the perfect platform for encouraging students to showcase their unique personalities. It’s also free.
