Gamification Intro

1. Gamification

2. Who here enjoys playing games or
using apps on their smartphones?
Introduction

3. To boost engagement, motivation, and learning outcomes by integrating game
elements into non-game contexts.
What do you think is the biggest challenge in education
today?
• A) Lack of student engagement
• B) Limited motivation
• C) Curriculum difficulty?
Why Gamification?

4. • Points: Numeric representation of progress and achievement.
• Badges: Virtual symbols awarded for specific accomplishments.
• Levels: Stages of progression within a system, typically with
increasing difficulty.
• Other (Leaderboards, Storyline, etc.):
⚬ Leaderboards: Display rankings to encourage competition.
⚬ Storyline: Adds narrative context to enhance engagement.
Game Key Elements

5. Example (CodeQuest)
Objective: Teach students the concept of variables and data types in programming through
a gamified approach.
Game Elements:
• Points: Students earn points for completing coding challenges correctly.
• Badges: Students receive badges for mastering specific topics or completing milestones.
• "Variable Virtuoso" badge for declaring 5 variables correctly.
• "Data Dynamo" badge for using three different data types correctly
• Levels: Students progress through different levels as they master concepts and complete
challenges.
• Level 1: The Variables Valley.
• Level 2: The Data Types Dungeon.
• Other: Incorporate a leaderboard to encourage competition among students.

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