Learning Object Further Exploration - JEOPARDY!

Learning Objects are digital tools that facilitate learning activities by using the world-wide-web to make learning more enjoyable and interesting for students. These online resources present instruction in a stimulating and engaging way. They are interactive and encourage students of all ages to be more motivated to learn. Check out the embedded video below for more info!

Potts, D. (2017). Learning Object. Retrieved from YouTube

For my Genius Hour Learning Object post, I have decided to explore the web tool "JeopardyLabs". I have always been a huge fan of watching Jeopardy, and participating at home by answering the questions that Alex Trebek asks contestants! I believe that making learning a little more competitive motivates learners to pay more attention to the material. By turning learners into "contestants", I think this adds a little pressure to learn the material. It also "gamifies" the learning environment by delivering instruction in a game-like format.

Costello, L. (2016). Tech Spotlight: Jeopardy Labs. Retrieved from the Stony Brook website

JeopardyLabs is a terrific resource that can be used by educators to easily create their own game show to test their students' comprehension. Teachers can upload images, insert equations, and embed videos or audio files to make their own custom Jeopardy boards. JeopardyLabs templates can also be edited and managed. The students can then play along by getting in small groups (which enhances social interaction and learning) and participating as "contestants". These games can be created for reviewing material during classes, or before a test. There is even a scorekeeping function at the bottom of the template, to make the game more competitive! After creating a template, users are provided with a URL that they can use to access and edit it. You can also browse and play jeopardy game templates created by other users on the website. If you find a pre-made template that you like, you can make a copy of it and edit it to make it your own template. Jeopardy-style games can be used for a wide variety of subject areas. Instructors can use Jeopardy Labs to make review sessions more interactive and fun for their students. The only con about this website is that you must pay $20 to become a member. However, this membership is lifetime and guarantees you all of JeopardyLabs features for the remainder of your career! Well worth it if you ask me!!

Linney, T. (2013). Jeopardy Labs. Retrieved from YouTube