Capstone Log (M.Ed.

and Cert-Only)
Instructional Technology Department
Candidate:
Sonya Breaux
Capstone Title:

Mentor/Title:
Judy Bonnell/Assisstant principal

School/District:
Woodstock High School/Cherokee

Efficacy of Gamification in Developing an Autotelic Mentality

You are not required to reflect after each entry. Reflections can address one or more
entries in the log.
Just delete the reflection row if you do not use it.

Activity/Amount of Time

Date
8/28/2014
8/29/2014
9/4/2014
9/5/2014
9/6/2014
9/9/2014

(Please total the time after the last entry.)

Used different data bases GALILEO to locate and review

articles about Gamification in Education and in the
society.

PSC/ISTE Standards
PSC 1.4 /ISTE 1d
PSC 2.7/ISTE 2g
PSC 5.3/ISTE 4c
PSC 6.1/ISTE 6a, 6b

(18 hours)

Reflection: (This space will expand as you type.)

It was difficult to find articles about gamification in education since this is a new concept/strategy used in
the classroom. I realized that gamification is something that is used more by companies in order to
improve employees skills on the job or to collect more clients in the industry.
Several articles, some in Spanish, attempted to suggest the use of this strategy in the classrooms but the
research was still being developed.

9/10/2014 Developed and created Literature Map and wrote a draft

PSC 1.4 /ISTE 1d
9/11/2014 for Literature Review.
PSC 2.7/ISTE 2g
9/12/2014
PSC 5.3/ISTE 4c
9/13/2014 (12 hours)
PSC 6.1/ISTE 6a, 6b
Reflection:
Based on my readings, I developed the literature map. It was a challenge to identify subtopics about this
wide theme. I found the use of autotelic skill to be practical as part of my focus research.
9/30/201410/22/2014

Used feedback from other teachers for the rough draft and
map to complete the Literature Review.

Used feedback for rough draft

and map to complete the
Literature Review

(10 hours)
Reflection:
The Literature Review was completed based on the feedback given from the professor and peers. The
feedback allowed me to finish my literature review portion of my paper.
10/23/2014
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Wrote Introduction and Methodology.

(8 hours)

PSC 1.4 /ISTE 1d

PSC 2.7/ISTE 2g

10/27/2014

PSC 5.3/ISTE 4c
PSC 6.1/ISTE 6a, 6b

Reflection:
The introduction and methodology was a challenge for me to write. I wanted to make it interesting using
data and statistics used by the companies. The introduction took more internet research while the
methodology took much planning. There were several instances in which I doubted the type of
information I should include since this was the open door to my action research.
11/1/2014

I found out all the requirements for the school system

when using student information in research. Asked for
formats and permissions to be signed by the principal and
my mentor.

PSC 1.3/ISTE 1c

(3 hours)
Reflection:
I spoke with administration to determine the requirements for research in the school system. The
requirements were not difficult, but there was a lot of paperwork to complete. I needed to notarize some of
the forms to accomplish with this requirements and be able to start my research.
11/10/2014

Completed CITI and emailed professor certificate

(3 hours)

PSC 5.2/ISTE 4b

Reflection:
The CITI course took time to complete, but was very easy and straightforward.
11/20/201412/2/2014

Finished Final Proposal and turned into the professor after

making the corrections requested.

PSC 1.4 /ISTE 1d

PSC 2.7/ISTE 2g
PSC 5.3/ISTE 4c
PSC 6.1/ISTE 6a, 6b

(10 hours)
Reflection:
I revised the final proposal and had to adapt and add several parts to the research proposal.

11/22/20141/21/2015

Completed forms and submitted IRB

(12 hours)

PSC 1.4 /ISTE 1d

PSC 2.7/ISTE 2g
PSC 5.3/ISTE 4c
PSC 6.1/ISTE 6a, 6b

Reflection:
The IRB was difficult to complete. I was confused through many parts. I had to submit and change many
sections several times.

1/14/20151/22/2015

Completed timeline for research project

(4 hours)

PSC 1.4 /ISTE 1d

PSC 2.7/ISTE 2g
PSC 5.3/ISTE 4c
PSC 6.1/ISTE 6a, 6b

Reflection:
The research timeline provided the professor with the information and time span of the research project. It
was longer than what it was expected for the period of time but I adjusted later on.
2/3/20153/35/2015

Collected student data, analyzed data, I learned how to use

the data analysis tool in the Excel program. I created t-test
samples to use in research paper.

PSC 2.8/ISTE 2h
PSC 1.4 /ISTE 1d
PSC 5.3/ISTE 4c
PSC 6.1/ISTE 6a, 6b

(10 hours)
Reflection:
The collection and analysis of data was very time consuming. After many changes, I was able to finalize
the data and create the t-test tables to use in the paper. I learned how to use graphs applications online in
order to analyze results from my surveys and my SLO tests.

4/28/2015
Completed final paper and turned in to professor
(4 hour)

PSC 1.4 /ISTE 1d

PSC 2.7/ISTE 2g
PSC 5.3/ISTE 4c
PSC 6.1/ISTE 6a, 6b

Reflection:
From this final paper I realized that the results answered my research questions, at the same time I noticed that there
are other limitations and recommendations I needed to add.

7/20/20157/22/2015

Created presentation with narration

(7 hours)

PSC 2.7/ISTE 2g
PSC 2.8/ISTE 2h
PSC 3.5/ISTE 3e
PSC 6.1/ISTE 6a, 6b
PSC 6.2/ISTE 6c
PSC 6.3

Reflection: I completed a 15 minute presentation of my final research paper for my peers and professor to
view. I used Emaze, YouTube, and a podcast.

7/23/20157/24/2015

Made corrections to the video I created, downloaded Screencast

and learned how to use the program to record my Capstone
video and change it into a movie production. Put together the
emaze, YouTube, and podcast.

PSC 2.7/ISTE 2g
PSC 2.8/ISTE 2h
PSC 3.5/ISTE 3e
PSC 6.1/ISTE 6a, 6b
PSC 6.2/ISTE 6c

PSC 6.3

(10 hours)

Reflection: I completed the Capstone presentation using Emaze. I narrated each slide and imported the
audio from the podcast. I included some of the interviews I had for my research and I copied from my
research key points that might help other people researching the same topic. My presentation is 15
minutes long. This part of the presentation was simple, but it was time consuming and required constant
dedication.
Total Hours:
111 hours ]:

111 hours

DIVERSITY
(Place an X in the box representing the race/ethnicity and subgroups involved in this capstone.)
Ethnicity
P-12 Faculty/Staff
P-12 Students
P-2
3-5
6-8
9-12
P-2
3-5
6-8
Race/Ethnicity:
X
Asian
X
Black
X
Hispanic
X
Native American/Alaskan Native
X
White
X
Multiracial
X
Subgroups:
X
Students with Disabilities
X
Limited English Proficiency
X
Eligible for Free/Reduced
X
Meals

9-12
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X