Module 6 Part 2: The Fundamentals of Gamification

Some basic pointers on gamification

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1. By Chuah Kee Man CLM5064 The Fundamentals of Gamification
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 that contribute to gameful experiences (Huotari & Hamari, 2012)
6. Some Non-Game Contexts
7. (Deterding et al., 2011)
8. Gamified.UK
9. Serious Games Gamification
10. (Schell, 2008)
11. • Leader boards • Achievement badges Progress bar • Avatars • Virtual currency • Challenges • Unique rewards Typical Game Elements
12. 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: • Captures (and retains) learners’ attention. • Challenges them. • Engages and entertains them. • Teaches them.
13. 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
14. Examples of Gamification
15. Examples of Gamification
16. Examples of Gamification
17. Gamification in Learning course requirements course regulations assignments grades passing course game objectives game rules Quests, challenges XP, points, special winning the game
18. 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)
19. Gamification Frameworks
20. Gamification Frameworks
21. https://www.gamified.uk/user-types/gamification-mechanics-elements/
22. Octalysis
23. Some considerations • Labels are powerful. • Make sure meanings are CLEAR • Tasks: Quests, Boss Battles • Groups: Guilds / Solo • Grades: XP; Levels • Focus on objective • Unlockable Content / Quests • Earned Rewards (Intrinsic > Extrinsic) • Flexibility (autonomy)
24. Sample of Gamified Course – Academic English 2
25. But don’t… • Design the 'game' first • Simply change the names of things • Badges without purpose • Points without purpose • Gamify everything
26. The “Dark Side” of Gamification Helping the learners do what THEY want to do vs Making them do what YOU want them to do.
27. The Challenges Instructor: • Up-Front Design • Ensuring objectives are • addressed. • Competency-Based • Assessment* • Scoring • Records keeping • Marking Load Learner: • Taking Ownership of • Learning (”Playing” safe) • Motivation • Time Management • Strategizing