Gamification in education – practical solutions for educational courses

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 73-92
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Skok
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Research ◽  
Game Design ◽  
Extrinsic Motivation ◽  
Online Games ◽  
World Of Warcraft ◽  
Classical Solutions ◽  
Design Elements ◽  
Schedule Of Reinforcement ◽  
Intrinsic And Extrinsic Motivation ◽  
Educational Course

Abstract Gamification can be defined as the use of game design elements in non-game contexts. The aim of this article is to present practical solutions for a gamified educational course. The solutions are based on mechanisms used in online games and on the results of empirical research on motivation. The first part of the article analyzes theories of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. The second part discusses the motivational aspects of one of the most popular games (World of Warcraft). The final part presents a detailed sample project for a gamified educational course. It proposes that – among classical solutions – a monetary schedule of reinforcement as well as a number of features based on the natural needs to cooperate and compete be included.

Interaction with MMOGs and Implications for E-Learning Design

2009 ◽  
pp. 1204-1217
Author(s):  
Panagiotis Zaharias ◽  
Anthony Papargyris
Keyword(s):  
Adult Learning ◽  
Game Design ◽  
Instructional Quality ◽  
Online Games ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Learning Design ◽  
Alternative Mode ◽  
Design Elements ◽  
E Learning

E-learning is emerging as one of the fastest organizational uses of the Internet as a supplementary or alternative mode for corporate training. However its effectiveness is questioned and most of e-learning courses and applications have been accused of being quite static, non-authentic and superficial, poorly designed, and thus non-motivating. Their philosophical assumption views learning as an isolated phenomenon, a static knowledge in a can that could be transmitted to the learners. In this chapter it is argued that many useful lessons for e-learning designers can be learned from game design and especially from the design of massive multi-player online games (MMOGs). A review on instructional quality of games and design elements of MMOGs is conducted under the perspective of adult learning, in order to identify, adapt, and propose design implications for e-learning design.

scholarly journals The Role of Motivation in Enhancing Employees’ Creativity: A Literature Review

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maryam Hashem ◽  
David Gallear ◽  
Tillal Eldabi
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Extrinsic Motivation ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Intrinsic And Extrinsic Motivation ◽  
Comprehensive Literature Review ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
The Relationship

Organizations from different industries worldwide focus their efforts and budgets to enhance employees’ creativity which is widely perceived as a major success ingredient in today’s challenging business environment. Consequently, practitioners and managers establish reward systems to enhance employees’ creativity. However, the literature presents opposing views pertaining to the relationship between rewards and employees creativity, such that some scholars find it important to be intrinsically motivated to be creative whereby others find extrinsic motivation (e.g. rewards) to be important to enhance creativity. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive literature review by presenting prominent theories addressing the role of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in enhancing employees’ creativity. It then highlights the research questions intended to be investigated and finally presents the context of proposed empirical research. Keywords: creativity, intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation, rewards

scholarly journals More than Just a Tool: A New Approach to Understanding Gamification

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 14-31
Author(s):  
A.S. Vetushinskiy ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Human Behavior ◽  
Game Design ◽  
Extrinsic Motivation ◽  
Main Idea ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Design Elements ◽  
Second Stage ◽  
Relevant Today ◽  
History Of ◽  
New Form

The article proposes a new approach to understanding gamification. Its feature lies in taking into account the criticism expressed against gamifi­cation to date. The article examines in detail the history of gamification, it is shown that at its first stage (before 2015) approaches oriented towards extrinsic motivation prevailed, while at the second stage (after 2015) ap­proaches oriented towards intrinsic motivation began to prevail. Ignoring this point just leads to the fact that the criticism expressed in the early 2010s (its main idea was that gamification is a new form of exploitation and manipulation) seems relevant today, although in fact it is no longer so. But it’s not just about rethinking criticism, it’s also about taking a fresh look at gamification itself, which has continued (since 2011) to be defined as «the use of game design elements in non-game contexts”. And this is even despite the fact that such a definition no longer corresponds to the current situation. First, it is confusing by mixing gamification with seri­ous games. Second, it is confusing by limiting gamification to non-game contexts. Third, it is silent about why gamification is used. Fourth, it does not explain exactly which elements are being implemented. Alternatively, we propose our own definition: gamification is a methodology for using metagame elements and mechanics to correct human behavior by creating a favorable emotional background.

scholarly journals Robo Ludens

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-28
Author(s):  
John Edison MUñOZ ◽  
Kerstin Dautenhahn
Keyword(s):  
Human Behavior ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Game Design ◽  
Research Community ◽  
Human Robot Interaction ◽  
Multiplayer Games ◽  
Robot Interaction ◽  
Design Elements ◽  
Comprehensive List ◽  
Suitable Solution

The use of games as vehicles to study human-robot interaction (HRI) has been established as a suitable solution to create more realistic and naturalistic opportunities to investigate human behavior. In particular, multiplayer games that involve at least two human players and one or more robots have raised the attention of the research community. This article proposes a scoping review to qualitatively examine the literature on the use of multiplayer games in HRI scenarios employing embodied robots aiming to find experimental patterns and common game design elements. We find that researchers have been using multiplayer games in a wide variety of applications in HRI, including training, entertainment and education, allowing robots to take different roles. Moreover, robots have included different capabilities and sensing technologies, and elements such as external screens or motion controllers were used to foster gameplay. Based on our findings, we propose a design taxonomy called Robo Ludens, which identifies HRI elements and game design fundamentals and classifies important components used in multiplayer HRI scenarios. The Robo Ludens taxonomy covers considerations from a robot-oriented perspective as well as game design aspects to provide a comprehensive list of elements that can foster gameplay and bring enjoyable experiences in HRI scenarios.

It’s All Fun and Games: The Role of Gamification in E-banking

2021 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 1297-1301
Author(s):  
Meenu Sethu ◽  
Dan Nathan-Roberts
Keyword(s):  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Game Design ◽  
Customer Engagement ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Design Elements ◽  
Online Transactions ◽  
Game Mechanics ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Novel Approach

Traditional banks and financial institutions have witnessed a profound transformation to electronic banking with the rise of the internet over the last two decades. However, most digital banking customers do not feel that the activity of managing their money and making online transactions is exciting or enjoyable. The gamification of e-banking systems is a novel approach for promoting customer engagement that is gaining popularity. This work reviews the factors influencing the adoption of e-banking and how gamification can be used to improve customer engagement, loyalty, and financial wellbeing. An exploration of the most extensively used game design elements in gamified e-banking applications suggests that the use of certain game mechanics and characteristics can be effective in creating enjoyable banking experiences. Based on this research, a set of guidelines is provided for designers and practitioners for introducing game principles in e-banking applications.

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