Gamification Model Electric Cooperative Orientation

The purpose of this game is to orient new hires to what an electric cooperative is and what it means to work for one. Participants will learn about
the history of electric cooperatives as well as the electrification of rural America. They will learn the basics of power generation, transmission,
and distribution.
There are five levels within this game. As the participant progresses, they will collect volts. Once they have enough volts to advance to the next
level, they will receive a badge and begin working on the next achievement. As they progress, they will level up to the next position on the pole.
The five levels within this game are: Apprentice Lineman, Lineman, Foreman, Operating Superintendent, and District Manager. The goal is the
restore the power to the member by reaching the transformer at the top of the pole. Once the participant reaches the top of the pole, they are then
considered to be knowledgeable about electric cooperatives and the title of District Manager is achieved and the final Substation Badge is
rewarded.
Rules:
1. Volts:
Level Volts Needed
1. Apprentice Lineman 0-20
2. Lineman 21-40
3. Foreman 41-50
4. Operating Superintendent 51-60
5. District Manager 61-100

2. Volts are awarded for completing missions in each level. Each mission earns 5 volts. Each level consists of 4 missions.

3. Participants will complete each level by earning enough volts to advance to the next level. Missions must be completed in the current level and
below, but not be completed at a higher level until advancement to that next level has occurred. Participants must continue earning volts to
advance to the higher levels.

4. As participants progress through the levels, they will be awarded badges. One badge is available for each level.
 Gamification Summary Chart

Level Level Name Expectations Tasks/Activities Validation of

1 Apprentice Lineman
2 Lineman
3 Foreman
4 Operating Superintendent
5 District Manager
Participants will be able to
properly define an electric
cooperative.
Participants will be able to
accurately discuss the history of
TVA and rural electrification.
Participants will be able to
explain the generation and
transmission of electricity.
Participants will be able to
explain how electricity is
distributed to members.
Participants will be able to
explain the impact of electric
cooperatives on members and
local communities.
Participants will play a
matching game to arrange
each of the seven cooperative
principles with their
explanations.
Participants will play a
timeline game where they will
properly assign the dates to
significant events associated
with rural electrification.
Participants will label an
image with the correct steps
of the generation and
transmission process.
Participants will play a game
to connect the dots on
electricity distribution.
Participants will play a game
of Jeopardy to properly
explain the overall impact of
electric cooperatives on
member and the economies of
the local communities that
they serve.
Competency
Lineman climbs pole to
first level and the Work
Boots badge is awarded.
Lineman climbs pole to
second level and the Meter
badge is awarded.
Lineman climbs pole to
second level and the Truck
badge is awarded.
Lineman climbs pole to
second level and the
Transformer badge is
awarded.
Lineman climbs pole to
second level and the
Substation badge is
awarded.
 Level One. Level one participants are referred to as
Apprentice Lineman. They are embarking on their journey
of exploring electric cooperatives and how they operate.
Participants will need to earn 20 volts to complete this level
District
and to receive the Work Boots badge. This level is
Manager
comprised of four missions, each granting five volts upon
completion. To advance to the next level, all four of the
missions must be completed successfully.

Level Two. Level two participants are referred to as

Operating Lineman. They are delving into the history of TVA and
Superintendent
rural electrification. Participants will need to earn 20
additional volts to complete this level and to receive the
Meter badge. This level is comprised of four missions,
each granting five volts upon completion. To advance to
the next level, all four of the missions must be completed
Foreman successfully.

Level Three. Level three participants are referred to as

Foreman. They are gaining an understanding of how
electricity is generated and then how it is transmitted to
local power companies. Participants will need to earn 20
Lineman additional volts to complete this level and to receive the
Truck badge. This level is comprised of four missions, each
granting five volts upon completion. To advance to the next
level, all four of the missions must be completed
successfully.
Apprentice
Level Four. Level four participants are referred to as
Lineman
Operating Superintendent. They are learning how electric
cooperatives distribute electricity to residential, commercial,
and industrial members within its service area. Participants will need to earn 20 additional volts to complete this level and to receive the
Transformer badge. This level is comprised of four missions, each granting five volts upon completion. To advance to the next level, all four of
the missions must be completed successfully.

Level Five. Level five participants are referred to as District Managers. They are forming an overall understanding of how electric cooperatives
impact their members and how they contribute to the economic health of the communities they serve. Participants will need to earn 20 additional
volts to complete this level and to receive the Substation badge. This level is comprised of four missions, each granting five volts upon
completion. To advance to the next level, all four of the missions must be completed successfully.

Graphics sources:

The graphic of the lineman climbing the pole was borrowed from this website and edited.
http://store.linemanbarn.com/2inchclimbinglinemanvinyldecal.aspx

All other graphics were designed by me using photos that I took myself or that were provided to me within my cooperative.