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Can a simple gamified spreadsheet change how students engage with homework? In this online conversation, Lisa Everett shares what she discovered while trialling XP, progress bars, and real-time feedback with Year 11–12 learners. Her action research revealed mixed results in grade changes, but a stronger story emerged beneath the surface: students felt more engaged, teachers gained clearer visibility, and workload dropped in unexpected ways. Sometimes the biggest wins aren’t the ones you set out to measure.

Gamifying Homework: What Really Works?

Lisa brings more than a decade of teaching experience, a passion for digital technology, and a lifelong love of gaming to her work. She’s an Advanced Classroom Expertise Teacher and a graduate of academyEX&#039;s Postgraduate Certificate in Digital and Collaborative Learning and Master&#039;s of Contemporary Education, with a research interest in coding, game-based learning, and gamification. Her goal is simple: spark curiosity and equip students with the thinking skills they’ll need for the future.<h2>What to Expect</h2><ul><li>What Lisa’s research revealed about gamification, motivation, and engagement</li><li>Surprising teacher benefits and lessons learned along the way</li><li>Practical ideas for using gamification in real classrooms</li></ul>Join us to hear how one educator blends gaming, learning, and innovation — and what it could mean for the future of homework.