GamifyTL / Word games
LinkSprint
LinkSprint is GamifyTL's encyclopedia navigation race. Players begin at a starting article and try to reach a target article by following internal article links. The challenge turns browsing into a game of reading, connection-making and route selection.
When to use LinkSprint
Use LinkSprint to encourage students to explore how subjects connect. Unlike a recall quiz, it rewards finding a route through related ideas. After the race, ask players to explain why they chose a link and compare the different paths. Reaching a target is a useful prompt for discussion, not proof that a source has been critically evaluated.
How LinkSprint works
- Choose LinkSprint and configure the starting and target articles for the session.
- Invite participants with the room code or QR and start the shared race.
- Players follow internal links toward the target. Review their routes and discuss the connections they discovered.
Classroom example
Connecting science and history
Choose a science starting topic and a related historical target. Ask students to record the idea behind each hop as they play. In the discussion, compare a route through a person with a route through a place or invention.
Questions about LinkSprint
- 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.
Hosting limits and available allowances depend on your plan. View pricing. For session planning, see the gamified classroom guide.
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