This document discusses gamification of nursing education. It defines gamification as using game mechanics to engage users and influence their behaviors. Popular gamification mechanics mentioned include leaderboards, badges, and points/virtual currency. The benefits of using games in nursing education are increasing learner engagement, making learning fun and interactive, and improving knowledge absorption and retention. It recommends integrating multiple mechanics and designing games to meet learning objectives.
5. Todays Generations
1922 and 1945
veteran generation
(the builders or tradition
alists)
1946 and 1964
Baby boomer generation
1965 and 1980
Generation X
1981 and 2000
Generation Y or
millennials 1981 and
2000.
18. Enhances the overall learning experience
for all age groups.
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21. Summary
“Fun can obviously change
behavior for the better”
Integration of more than one
mechanics can be much helpful.
Set the game to meet your
learning objectives
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Editor's Notes
Example my kids would like to play 12 hours a day and donot like to study one hour because education is boring for them