Gamification

What is gamification?

• the act of playing games

• the use of game design elements and game mechanics in non-game contexts

• the methods in designing a game

• the specific way in which players interact with a game

What is the essence of gamification?

• Changing Behaviors

• Gaming in the Classroom

• Giving Badges & Rewards

• Increasing student motivation & engagement

Symbols of achievements that can be collected in games are called ____.

• Pins

• Badges

• Coins

• Leaderboard

Which is considered an element of gamification?

• immediate feedback

• team collaboration

• mechanic of competition

• rewards (like badges) for completing tasks

True or False:

Gamification is all about playing games.

• True

• False

To ‘Gamify’ means to apply game-like mechanics or elements to non-game things.

• True

• False

Gamification in Education can be used for all except:

• reinforce content

• empower students

• build motivation

• just fun

True or false:

Games, Gamification, and Game-based learning are all the same:

• True

• False

Element (s) of Gamification you can incorporate into your class include:

• Goals and Rewards

• Badges and certificates

• Standings and rankings

• All of the above

MineCraft Edu is an example of a Game that could be used for Games-based Learning.

• True

• False