Gamification and Digital Game-Based Learning

Digital games are frequently used for

• enhanced engagement

• motivation

• persistence in learning

• all of these

What is gamification?

• the use of games to enhance the learning experience

• using gaming rewards systems

• the process of using gaming mechanics in a nongaming context

• video components to promote comprehension

All of these are ideas to gamify teaching except

• embrace failure

• make progress visible

• make students co-designers

• hold correct answers a couple of days to cover more material

Digital game-based learning provides all of the following except

• receive immediate feedback

• immersive experience that allows limited opportunities

• apply previous knowledge for problem-solving

• participate in social interactions

Gibson, Coleman, and Irving present three primary roles of using digital badges to support learning. Which of the following is NOT one of these?

• attending local, state, and national conferences

• bringing visibility and transparency to learning

• providing a new mechanism to recognize skills, experience, and knowledge

• revealing meaningful, identifiable and detailed aspects of learning for all stakeholders