LinkSprint

Race between encyclopedia articles by navigating internal hyperlinks.

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GamifyTL LinkSprint artwork showing an article-to-article route

Activity Manuals & Instructions

Clear, step-by-step guides for educators creating sessions and participants joining them.

Host / Educator

Author Manual

Challenge students to race from a starting encyclopedia article to a target article using internal links.

  1. 1
    Set Start & Target Articles: Choose a starting article and a target destination topic (e.g., Photosynthesis to Solar Energy).
  2. 2
    Set Difficulty Limits: Optionally specify maximum link hops or round time limits to tune difficulty.
  3. 3
    Start Live Race: Project the live room code and leaderboard showing active student routes.
  4. 4
    Compare Routes & Insights: Review the different navigation paths and conceptual links students discovered.
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Participant / Student

Participant/User Manual

Navigate from the start article to the target destination by clicking relevant in-article hyperlinks.

  1. 1
    Enter the Race: Scan the host QR code and see your starting article and destination goal.
  2. 2
    Read & Navigate: Skim article text to find relevant hyperlinks connecting toward your target topic.
  3. 3
    Click Hyperlinks: Navigate article-to-article by clicking highlighted links without using search bars.
  4. 4
    Reach Goal Article: Land on the target article in the fewest clicks and shortest time to win.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about running LinkSprint in classrooms and workshops.

Is LinkSprint a wiki race?

Yes. LinkSprint is GamifyTL's article-link racing activity, also called a wiki race. Players navigate from a start article toward a target through internal links.

Can I try LinkSprint before hosting?

Yes. Create a LinkSprint session from the author tools, set the start and target articles, then start the room when you are ready for participants.

What should students discuss after a LinkSprint race?

Ask why each link seemed useful, which route was unexpected and what facts need checking. The path provides a starting point for reasoning about relationships between topics.