@ctivist 2016 - gamification - ebrahim adam

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Gamifying Learning to“Win Back” Learners

Ebrahim Adam


The reality of life in the classroom…


On the other hand…


The fix?


Or…


Gami-what?!

Gamification is the integration of game design, game mechanics and game dynamics into real-world contexts to

motivate behaviour.

integration game designgame mechanics game dynamicsreal-world contexts motivate behaviour


Gamification expanded…

Argues gamification is Human-Focused Design

Gamification is essential in every learning professional’s toolkit


Does it work?


What makes a good game?

• Clearly defined goals

• Better scorekeeping and scorecards

• More frequent feedback

• A higher degree of personal choice of methods

• Consistent coaching


What about gamification for learning?


We gamified to investigate…


Gamified Course - Course Guide


Gamified Course - Aesthetics


Gamified Course – Some Gamification Elements


Gamified Course –Rewards & Social Learning


What did we find?


• “The gamification is good for students in order to complete while understanding their

academic work.”

• “I really like the way the course/gamification has helped me develop self-confidence

especially seeing my work rewarded (badges).”

• “The game kept us competitive and motivated to give a little bit more to ensure we can

do well in the game.”

• “I wish at least 50% of IST Honours modules can switch to gamification – its awesome.”

• “Having points was helpful with realising progress but displaying these points on a

leaderboard should not be shown.”

• “The gamification was great, although for some activities, I did not understand how I

missed some of the badges.”

• “Sometimes the deadlines were tight, especially given our commitments in other

courses.“

• “I think the points and the badge allocation should be made clear as to what exactly

is expected before-hand.”


When gamifying…


Consider your students – What drives them? What are their goals?


Link rewards to learning objectives to ensure relevance.


Onboarding to introduce students to the game is crucial for success.


Be prepared to give students autonomy and control.


Students will work and earn collaboratively in a well-designed gamified course.


Near real-time feedback is what students will demand.


Students demand transparency in how they are scored – they will ask.


Visual responses are always preferred by students.


Some students will “fall-off” whilst others “fall through” – be ready to adapt the game to lend a hand


Gamification demands a massive time-commitment but is rewarding for everyone.


Start small and grow from there.


How can gamification be brought into the classroom?


kahoot.it


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Thank you

@ctivist 2016 - gamification - ebrahim adam

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