Everyone loves games.
Albert Einstein himself indicated they are the most elevated form of investigation. He knew games are avenues for something deeper and more meaningful than a childish waste of time. Games promote situated learning, or in other words, learning that occurs in groups of practice during immersive experiences.
Gamification makes use of gaming mechanics, such as badges, points, levels, or leaderboards and applies these mechanics to the way a learning course is taught.
This, in turn, improves the learner’s motivation. Moreover, the design of game offers the learners the freedom to fail and to face and accomplish various challenges and goals respectively.
Gamification operates on the assumption that the engagement experienced by the gamer should be translated to the learning context.
What Makes Gamification So Appealing To Learners?
Yes, students need new, unconventional methods of stimulation in order to reach an advanced educational system, and the teacher has the key role in achieving this.
Yes I agree the more senses involved in learning the better it is.
Gamification is useful to the sélection of peoples, who can be have more interest to military science, to commerce, to art, to education and to the science too.
I believe that gamification in education can be useful, however, with precautions. Children can be misled by multimedia, or links connected to various pages. On the other side, children should also develop traditional knowledge and skills (e.g. mathematical, verbal), then presentation skills, emotional relations, etc. in order to learn how to express themselves, to think and logically develop their ideas.
I agree with use of gamification in education at various levels (primary, secondary, college, universities) but with developed program and ideas why to use it, which purpose and what activities. Also, to leave some free time with gamification use would be useful, but then to discuss about the use.
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I love playing games and agree that gamification can improve my learning motivation. However, the effects of gamification on motivation improvement may depend on learners' intrinsic motivation and learning contents.
I think it is possible to introduce some skills to conduct experiments and develop education in an educational format and gain students the lesson through which ...
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da Rocha Seixas, L., Gomes, A. S., & de Melo Filho, I. J. (2016). Effectiveness of gamification in the engagement of students. Computers in Human Behavior, 58, 48-63.
" This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of gamification platforms as a strategy for the engagement of students from the 8th year of elementary school in Brazil. We chose two badging platforms – ClassDojo and ClassBadges – to be evaluated based on 7 different criteria. The main objectives were to generate involvement among individual and particular situations, increasing the interest, engagement and efficiency while performing a specific task. We observed the behavior of 61 students from an elementary public school in Brazil as part of our field research. Data were collected using observation, semi-structured interviews and questionnaires. Quantitative data were statistically analyzed using a multivariate technique known as cluster analysis. The results allowed us to classify students in 4 distinct groups and showed that students who received more rewards from the teacher got significantly better average performances."
TAN, J., & SOCKALINGAM, N. (2015). Gamification to Engage Students in Higher Education.
" According to the 2014 Horizon report, gamification is a significant development in higher education. Gamification refers to the application of gaming mechanics in non-gaming contexts such as education to increase participants’ engagement. Given that gamification in higher education is still nascent, there is a lack of literature on this. This paper attempts to narrow this gap by documenting the use of gamification in the teaching of a foundational course called “Leadership and Team Building (LTB)”, from the LKC School of Business at Singapore Management University. The objective of introducing gamification was to engage students in learning beyond the classroom, in an interactive manner. To this end, a mobile application called “GameLead” was designed, developed and used in the LTB module. The GameLead application, accessible on mobile and desktop platforms, presented students with various weekly challenges on topics relevant to leadership and teambuilding. By participating in these weekly challenges at their own convenience, students could earn points, collaborate with peers, be rewarded with special privileges and compete against each other via a leaderboard. Student participation and the earned points from the GameLead application were then integrated with the face-to-face lessons. To understand the impact of the Gamelead application on student engagement, an online survey was conducted at the end of the course in the second semester of AY2014/2015. A total of 164 students from four classes responded on the survey. Of these 76% responded that they would like such a gamification in other modules in SMU and over 87% agreed that GameLead made them think deep, learn from peers, and relate course content to real-life context. Overall, the feedback revealed that gamification had a positive impact in engaging students in learning".
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Yes, students need new, unconventional methods of stimulation in order to reach an advanced educational system, and the teacher has the key role in achieving this.
I do agree that gamification can improve motivation in education if teachers plan well how to use it effectively and help his/her students to be involved in it completely.
Yes, to a large extent specifically in primary stages. The motivation increases and the anxiety decreases.
Liqaa
Indubitably, the application of gamification techniques in the classroom, especially for the young learners, can be meritorious for several reasons including a positive attitude towards learning, improving students' attention Span and degree of engagement, ameliorating critical thinking skills, and polishing learners' communicative behaviors .
Excellent answers and good questions. Thank you DrDawood Mahdi , Reza Biria , Liqaa Habeb Al-Obaydi , Dawood Mahdi , Zainab A Makawi , Sanja Seljan
Just to mention, and I agree with Dr Yi-No Kang comments:
One of the great dangers of rewarding any behavior with an incentive is that people try to game the system. As a result, cheating is one of the most common unintended consequences of gamification. Our analytics system must not only monitor the gamified behaviors, it must help monitor the unintended behaviors.
The following are some of the cognitive benefits of playing video games and Gaming in Education:
Improves coordination. ...
Improves problem-solving skills. ...
Enhances memory. ...
Improves attention and concentration. ...
It is a great source of learning. ...
Improves the brain's speed. ...
Enhances multitasking skills. ...
Improves social skills.
Yes i do. For competitive students, this would be an ideal indicator of their performances. For laid back students also, this would be a pointer to their present levels
Yes, I agree. An important matter which should be taken into account is possible addiction.
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Students need new, unconventional methods of stimulation in order to reach an advanced educational system. The teacher has the key role in achieving this. If he wants to be a successful teacher, he has to develop himself and his methods and to make his students more motivated to love learning, he must motivate them.
Thank you for sharing your valuable insights with us. Very productive weekend :)
Agree that Gamification in education may improve motivation and engagement of students. This may lead to better learning, understanding and learn to apply new concepts quickly , have a better grasp on the topic.
Yes I agree, i tested "kahoot" in some of my classes an the engagement was very big and I could use the students feedback for following sessions. However, sometimes it is hard to gamify complex theoretical topics, where student should make up their minds, build their own opinions and take individual positions.
Yes, if it is properly designed serious game for learning purposes
Gamification would certainly motivate students and keep them fully involved in class with their peers and instructor throughout the period of teaching.
Dr Ashok Pundir , Aleksandar Dejanović , Slavoljub Hilčenko
, Bruce Robin Nyamweha , Dawood MahdiThank you on very inoperative answers!
DR Jan Torge Claussen , fully agree with your observation: sometimes it is hard to gamify complex theoretical topics ..
Да Gamification будет способствовать повышению мотивации к обучению. Но требуется тщательная проработка в каком объеме и качестве будут применяться игры. Полностью заместить все методы нельзя, не сформируются в полной мере компетенции.
Ms. Anna Gladysheva, can we have the translation of your contribution/comment?
That potential was obvious since 1980. Using digital games to simulate real life scenarios even in a fictional setup.
Proplem was they were treated as substitutes for school books, that's why they failed in the market.
Now it's a different generation of game makers. So hopefully we see some proper educational games.
Yes Gamification will help increase motivation to learn. But it requires careful study of the volume and quality of the games will be applied. Completely replace all teaching methods must not. Competences will not be fully developed.
Dear collegues: Dr Anna Anatolievna Gladysheva , Dr Ahmed Emara , Dr Mohammed Mosleh Shwaish ,
thank you so much on your contribution
Dear Zainab A Makawi and Ismail Younis Al-Hadeedy thank you for your valuable contrbution
Yes I agree since it increases students' motivation, interaction, engagement, enthusiasm and risk-taking.
Liqaa
Yes, but must be introduced with utmost caution to avoid abuse.
Thank you Dr Olutosin Ademola Otekunrin and Srdjan Atanasijevic for your valuable answers!
Yes totally agree.
Gamification help Increases involvement
Some teachers struggle to keep pupils engaged. Gamified learning, first of all, improves attention span of children struggling within the classroom environment. Applying interactive game elements to any subject will keep kids’ attention and will help them to gain understanding of school subjects.
Gamified learning can indicate progress, give rewards (prizes, badges) which stimulate pupils to follow the course carefully and provide a relaxed atmosphere in case of failure.
Gamification gives students autonomy – students are bound to acknowledge the fact that it is entirely up to them to solve challenges.
12 gamification platforms that help learn programming.
Source
https://getbadges.io/blog/12-gamification-platforms-that-help-learn-coding
Artificial intelligence will help a lot in improving existing educational systems.
New generation of artificial intelligence will allow for learning to become more personal. At the moment, we see most artificial intelligence applications similar to chat bots who provide answers, here and there people are looking at their application in recommendations for learning and some for analysis. My thinking is that we will see further expansion in the use cases and excitingly giving us the opportunity to have learning our way with our preferences taken into account from the outset. In games, we have had robots to play against for years and a lot of games have adaptive algorithms built in to let you have an enjoyable experience based on your skills. It is only a matter of time before we see this applied extensively in gamification for learning and learning technology.
Dear Friends and Colleagues of RG,
Yes, I fully agree. Computer games should be used as a teaching instrument. However, not all types of games are only those games that are developed as educational games, simulators of specific events and processes, and others that do not inspire to the negative activity of students, when no content and graphics inspiring to violence, to negative social attitudes. Games used in educational processes should be specially produced for this purpose and during the production of their content and graphics should be consulted with pegagogues and curricula in schools and universities. In this way, the games produced should be a good additional educational instrument and can be used in educational processes in schools and universities.
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Computer games become a didactic instrument complementing training on simulators of machines, devices, cars, aircraft, etc.
However, it is not the only field of the didactic process in which computer games can turn out to be a good instrument in the field of modern educational techniques.
In view of the above, the evolution of gaming should aim, inter alia, towards the development of educational games that will effectively perform the functions of effective instruments of modern educational techniques.
Didactic methods based on computer games are included in the new education 4.0. Therefore, education systems should be improved in such a way as to make the most of the techniques known for the current technological progress known as Industry 4.0.
On the other hand, as part of the technological revolution of Industry 4.0, other technologies are also being developed that should be effectively implemented into modern education tools so that education systems can be improved and adapted to new technologies that are currently being dynamically developed and implemented in industry. In addition, these new technologies Industry 4.0 should also enrich the work of scientists in research laboratories of universities and schools. Scientific research conducted in the field of new technologies, innovations, etc. should also be correlated with Industry 4.0.
Therefore, the education system should be improved in such a way as to create as much synergy and correlation as possible between the current technological revolution of Industry 4.0 and the reformed systems of new education 4.0.
One of these areas of new teaching techniques are the above-mentioned computer games. In many training centers, for example in the field of training pilots, drivers, cosmonauts, aircraft controllers, etc., simulators that technologically use modern computer games are used. Computer games should therefore be used in the process of improving didactic techniques in education systems 4.0.
Dear collegure, Segun Michael Abegunde and Dariusz Prokopowicz , thank you for sharing your thoughts with us.
Gamification can have benefits in the student learning situation. I have often used "Jeopardy!" like games to review previous materials for students and award them points to those who answer correctly. It has been an excellent and fun leaning tool to use. Dtudents like it. A software program developed by the Maricopa Community College near Phoenix, AZ, USA, has been helpful in this regard.
I like this myth about gamification-
5th myth: Gamification doesn’t work
This is a little bit farfetched, but sometimes people don’t believe in Gamification just because of past experiences gone wrong. It’s true that Gamification doesn’t fit all scenarios and, for the ones it does, it should be applied and managed correctly to get the desired outcomes (welcome to the real world!) Always evaluate all possibilities and consider the pros and cons of any Gamification implementation initiative. Don’t be afraid to cast out Gamification when you think it will not benefit your context or it might create significant risks. As discussed at the beginning, this is not a panacea or a certified results procedure. The context must be set up, and the implementation is a journey of adoption and change, so it takes time and care to succeed.
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https://www.xpand-it.com/2018/10/10/gamification-myth-vs-reality/
Gamification is just about “playing games” in the classroom. Gamification uses elements such as creativity, rewards, challenges, and feedback to motivate students to earn and master concepts. There is a myriad of ways in which it can play a positive role in the educational setting.
- We can engage students and their competitive drive and allow them to apply it to learning.
- Students will feel a sense of ownership and accountability in the classroom.
- Instructors have more variety and resources in their teaching methods.
- Students will be inspired and motivated to learn.
- Games are fun! When students have fun in the classroom, they’re naturally more engaged.
Sure! Engaging students in the teaching process with the help of educational games will prevent them from getting bored and distracted, especially when you play educational games. Thanks to the innovative technologies and different online platforms it is not difficult to organize such a class.
For example, we’ve used Socrative to play educational games, and Swift Polling to conduct fun, topic-related quizzes and show the results in real-time. It is challenging for students to be more attentive to answer more questions correctly and self check themselves on the understanding of the material.
Gamification can be a more relevant to today's students feedback approach. During my research I found that gamification improved overall usability with increased motivation and engagement so it is very likely. However, gamification is not just "playing games" in the classroom rather using game elements such as rewards, challenges, and feedback as you correctly pointed out earlier in a non game context. If you are using educational games that have a gameplay along with game elements them you are talking about serious games and there is a lot of documentation on their use for pedagogical purposes.
Excellent elaboration, wholeheartedly agree, thank you Dr. Danai Korre
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