Miami LEARNS: Gamification

What is gamification?

• Creating a game from scratch that is specifically designed to achieve learning objectives
• A specialized resource that requires game developers, instructional designers, and subject matter experts
• Retrofitting existing content or activities with game-like elements
• Teaching students how to code or how to solve a complex problem

What is the goal of game-based learning?

• To provide a passive learning experience
• To provide a social learning experience
• To provide a traditional learning experience
• To provide an immersive and interactive learning experience

Which of the following is an example of game-based learning?

• Watching a video
• Playing a simulation game
• Reading a textbook
• Listening to a lecture

What is the main difference between gamification and game-based learning?

• Gamification is more immersive than game-based learning
• Gamification is more passive than game-based learning
• Gamification uses games as a secondary mode of instruction, while game-based learning uses games as the primary mode of instruction
• Gamification is more traditional than game-based learning

What is the goal of gamification?

• To increase learner motivation, participation, and retention
• To discourage learners from participating
• To make learning more difficult and challenging
• To make learning more boring

Why is it important to consider context, audience, and learning objectives when choosing between gamification and game-based learning?

• Because gamification is always the better choice
• Because the effectiveness of each approach depends on various factors
• Because game-based learning is always the better choice
• Because context, audience, and learning objectives have no impact on the effectiveness of these approaches

What is the difference between gamification and game-based learning?

• Gamification is the use of game-like elements in non-game contexts, while game-based learning involves using actual games for learning
• Gamification is a type of game-based learning
• Gamification and game-based learning are the same thing
• Gamification is only used in educational contexts, while game-based learning is used in business contexts

What is game-based learning?

• A specialized resource that requires game developers, instructional designers, and subject matter experts
• Creating a game from scratch that is specifically designed to achieve learning objectives
• Retrofitting existing content or activities with game-like elements
• Teaching students how to code or how to solve a complex problem

What are some examples of game-like elements used in gamification?

• Charts, graphs, and tables
• Points, badges, leaderboards, and challenges
• Textbooks, lectures, and quizzes
• Pencils, paper, and calculators

What is a strength of gamification?

• It is more engaging than game-based learning
• It is more effective for teaching complex concepts than game-based learning
• It can motivate learners through rewards and incentives
• It is more cost-effective than game-based learning