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Gamification Mechanics – What Are They and Why Are They Important?

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Gamification is one of the most popular trends in eLearning. Gamification increases learner engagement, makes eLearning fun and interactive, improves learner’s knowledge absorption and retention and enhances the learning experience for learners from all age groups. Let us discuss these gamification mechanics in detail: Points.

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Goal Orientation in Gamification

Kapp Notes

This is an excerpt written by Lucas Blair from the book The Gamification of Learning and Instruction. A player’s goal orientation must be considered when designing achievements, as it will influence how they experience gamification and games through goals they set for themselves. GOAL ORIENTATION.

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Research in Gamification of Learning and Instruction

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If you are interested in a more in-depth review of research, Karl Kapp’s new book The Gamification of Learning and Instruction has an entire chapter titled “Research Says…Games are Effective for Learning.” Player motivation (both intrinsic and extrinsic). Player perspective.

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Rewards of Glory and Other Ways to Keep Gamification Interesting

Kapp Notes

When some one is engaged with a gamification experience, one of the key elements is often some type of reward structure. I have written about this before in Measurement vs. I have written about this before in Measurement vs. Completion Achievements in Gamification. 3) They have no other value to the player after they have been used.

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Thinking about Gamification in Learning and Instruction

Kapp Notes

The first part of the chapter is an attempt to identify the key elements in the definition of gamification. Gamification is an emergent approach to instruction which facilitates learning and encourages motivation through the use of game elements, mechanics and game-based thinking. Origin of Term. 2011, Groh, 2012). 2011, Groh, 2012).

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Measurement vs. Completion Achievements in Gamification

Kapp Notes

This is an excerpt written by Lucas Blair from the book The Gamification of Learning and Instruction. Let’s contrast Measurement and Completion achievements, which describe two distinct conditions under which we reward players for their actions. References: [1] Locke, E. Gamification' A., & Latham, G.

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Revolutionizing Education: Why Gamification is Here to Stay

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In this blog post, we delve into the fascinating world of gamification and explore why it is not just a passing trend but here to stay. From improving engagement and motivation to fostering creativity and critical thinking skills, gamification has taken education by storm. Well, get ready to embark on an educational revolution!