This document discusses the differences between gamification and game-based learning. Gamification involves using game mechanics like points, levels, and challenges to encourage learning but is not based on an actual game. Game-based learning uses full games as part of the learning process and has defined endpoints or winners. Gamification focuses on long-term learning while game-based learning has short-term goals that are completed once a game is over. Gamification aims to encourage learning through mechanics that leave cognitive residues, while game-based learning uses entire games for instructional purposes.

1. Let’s
Play!

2. RISIG

3. Mind
Voice

4. •Non-computer based
•Prizes
•?
•Theory
•Computer based

8. gamification
using games
in instruction

9. gamification
using games in
instruction
long-term
process
no defined endpoint
no winner
short-term
you can win
learning exercise
over at a set point

10. gamification
using games in
instruction
encouragement
mechanics
cognitive residue

11. YOU decide

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