Case Study
Gamified Professional Development for Teachers
(2019 Capstone)
Learning Experience Design | Enablement Strategy | Needs Analysis
This project documents the design of a gamified professional development program intended to improve teacher adoption of district-paid instructional tools by replacing lecture-style PD with self-paced, evidence-based learning “missions.” After stakeholder meetings and a shift in campus priorities, the project moved into a deeper planning phase supported by needs analysis data, including a staff survey with 39/40 responses that revealed underutilization of existing subscriptions and specific training needs. The proposed solution leveraged Alludo to structure PD into missions/levels with required and optional activities, artifact submission for accountability, badges for progress, and an optional incentive model—paired with a branded “adventure” theme to boost engagement and adoption.
Summary
I designed a gamified professional development program to increase adoption of district-paid instructional technology tools through self-paced learning missions, evidence-based practice, and stakeholder-supported rollout planning.
Teachers needed flexible, engaging PD that translated into classroom practice.
Paid tools were underused due to limited awareness/training.
LXD + program designer (needs analysis, learning architecture, rollout plan, stakeholder alignment)
Created a video walkthrough using Screencastify to document design decisions and implementation plan.
Scheduling leadership alignment across stakeholders
Shifting campus priorities (SEL focus)
Rollout later deferred due to COVID shutdowns
Discovery / Needs Analysis
Collected staff input via survey (39/40 responses) and prioritized training needs.
Design
Defined a gamified structure (missions/levels) and accountability model (evidence submission, reflection, peer sharing).
Planned blended delivery (kickoff + self-paced).
Stakeholder Alignment
Collaborated with leadership (4 stakeholders) and secured approval for the following school year.
Professional project plan + rollout timeline
Needs analysis summary (survey findings)
Program structure (missions/levels, evidence requirements)
Screencastify walkthrough video
Admin approval secured for implementation the following year
Implementation deferred due to COVID-related school shutdowns
Pilot with one grade level or team for 4–6 weeks
Add success metrics (completion, adoption, classroom evidence, satisfaction)
Iterate mission design based on analytics and feedback
Screencastify, Google Forms/Sheets (survey + analysis), LMS/PD ecosystem planning, Microsoft Word