Gamification in Higher Education Learning Environments

What is becoming increasingly popular in higher education learning environments according to the text?

• Traditional lecturing methods

• Gamification

• Textbook-based learning

• Independent study programs

Which tool did the study use to deliver mobile gamification to students?

• A mobile app called 'Quick Stats'

• A website platform

• Email newsletters

• Physical game boards

What percentage of first-year students living on campus at the university were enrolled in the residential colleges?

• 18%

• 91.2%

• 14%

• 82%

What is the focus of the research paper discussed in the text?

• The impact of parental influence on student engagement

• The effectiveness of gamification on student retention and engagement

• The role of traditional lecturing in modern education

• The comparison between online and offline quiz systems

Which theory is used in the research to demonstrate the complexity of student engagement?

• Flow theory

• Game theory

• Engagement theory

• Concentration theory

According to the text, what are the four main types of engagement as synthesised from the extant literature?

• Cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and social engagement

• Cognitive, affective, behavioral, and academic engagement

• Cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and agency engagement

• Cognitive, affective, engagement, and attentional engagement

What concept is said to potentially support student learning according to Beattie et al., 2018?

• The concept of 'flow'

• The concept of 'deep learning'

• The concept of 'engagement theory'

• The concept of 'educational gamification'

Which type of engagement focuses on the actions and behavior of the individual?

• Cognitive engagement

• Affective engagement

• Behavioral engagement

• Academic engagement

What is the effect of increased relevance of what they are learning upon students, as mentioned in the text?

• Decreased concentration and interest

• Increased concentration, interest, or engagement

• No significant change in learning experience

• Increased stress and pressure to perform

What has been the response from students when educators use technological solutions to attempt to increase engagement?

• Generally negative due to increased complexity

• Mixed, with no clear preference

• Positive, as indicated by several studies

• Indifferent, with no significant impact on engagement