Pac-Man Pedagogy: Leveling Up Learning with Canvas Gamification

Game-based learning motivates students, reinforces skills, and promotes persistence — and Canvas makes it easier to design engaging, personalized pathways. In this session, participants will explore gamification strategies using Canvas Mastery Paths, including progress tracking, tiered challenges, and badges that recognize achievement. You’ll learn how to create “level-up” experiences that guide students through personalized learning, while still emphasizing the underlying principles that make gamification effective in any classroom or LMS. Walk away with concrete workflows, design tips, and practical ideas to turn lessons into interactive, student-centered adventures.