From Gamification to Gameful Learning

Type: Lab

Dr. Rachel Niemer, the Director of Strategic Initiatives in the Office of Academic Innovation at the University of Michigan, coordinates the Product Management, Public Engagement, and Behavioral Science teams in their work as thought-partners with faculty. Dr. Niemer helps establish the vision for designing new and engaging learning environments using best practices from industry paired with findings from the learning and motivational sciences. Prior to joining the Academic Innovation team, Rachel served as the Assistant Director at the Center for Research on Learning and Teaching at Michigan.