Benefits of game based learning:
Higher engagement (fun while learning) leading to better recall and
retention.
Instant feedback to checkpoint and help improve performance.
A safe environment to practice and obtain the required mastery.
Facilitating behavioral change through repeated retrieval and spaced
repetition.
Gamification
“Gamification refers to the application of game dynamics, mechanics, and
frameworks into non-game settings”.Andrew Stott and Carman Neustaedter
(Analysis of Gamification in Education,2013)
Gamification means to introduce elements of game (like rules, competitions, scoring) as tools in
teaching to increase studens engagement and a positive attitude towards learning.
Benefits:
Encorage the social conexition
Increase the motivation and engagement
Rapid Feedback to adjust the learning process
Provide progress indicators
Provide opportunities to reflect
Use Rewards System like badge instead for grades
Microlearning-uses small moments of learning to drive performance, engagement and
development
Change behaiviours/attitudes
What games and which elemets of games should be used?
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