Gamified Learning

The main slide for the workshop on gamified learning

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1. Gamified Learning Mastering the Fundamentals of Gamification for Meaningful Learning By Chuah Kee Man
2. What is a game?
3. A game is a rule-based system with quantifiable outcomes, where different outcomes are assigned different values, the player exerts effort in order to influence the outcomes. (Zichermann, 2011)
4. What is Gamification?
5. the use of game design elements in non- game contexts (Deterding et al., 2011) the use of any kind of affordances or tools that contribute to gameful experiences (Huotari & Hamari, 2012)
6. Some Non-Game Contexts
7. (Deterding et al., 2011)
8. Serious Games Gamification
9. Gamified.UK
10. (Schell, 2008)
11. Common Game Elements Game Mechanics • Points levels • Challenges/Quests • Leader boards • Virtual items Game Dynamics • Reward • Status • Achievement • Competition
12. Octalysis
13. But why gamification? Motivation? Fun? Learning? Trending?
14. The success of gamification in learning is driven by the power of the concept that it is based on. An effective gamification concept is one that: • challenges them • engages them • teaches them
15. Fun from games arises out of mastery. It arises out of comprehension. It is the act of solving puzzles that makes games fun. With games, learning is the drug. ~Raph Koster The Fundamentals of Gamification
16. Examples of Gamification
17. Examples of Gamification
18. Examples of FAILED Gamification
19. Gamification in Learning course requirements course regulations assignments grades passing course game objectives game rules Quests, challenges XP, points, special winning the game
20. Gamified Learning Design Two Modes: 1. Complete gamification, wherein: Contextual tasks or concepts that are overlaid on the learning content. 2. Partial gamification (notably as progression in course assessments)
21. Some considerations • Labels are powerful. • Make sure meanings are CLEAR • Tasks: Quests, Boss Battles • Groups: Teams/Solo/Duo/Trio • Grades: XP; Levels • Focus on objectives • Unlockable Content/Quests • Earned Rewards (Intrinsic > Extrinsic) • Flexibility (autonomy)
22. Sample of Gamified Course – Academic English 2
23. Sample of Gamified Course – Language & Computing
24. But don’t… • Design the 'game' first • Simply change the names of things • Give badges without purpose • Give points without purpose • Gamify everything
25. The “Dark Side” of Gamification Helping the learners do what THEY want to do Versus making them do what YOU want them to do.
26. The Challenges Instructor: • Up-front Design • Ensuring objectives are addressed. • Competency-Based Assessment* • Scoring • Records keeping Learner: • Taking Ownership of Learning • “Playing” safe • Sustained Interest • Time Management
27. Thank you