The Gamification of Learning

Which of these best summarises gamification of learning?

• Encouraging students to develop strategies to cheat at tests and exams

• Making classrooms fun by playing games

• The use of game design in educational activities

• Motivating students by giving them rewards

Which of these elements are characteristic of gamification of learning?

• Encouraging the students to be competitive with each other

• Gradually increasing the challenge as the student progresses

• Frequent rewards for success

• Using avatars to represent the student

A constantly updated display of which students are getting the highest scores at an activity is called a

Which of these are examples of tools designed for gamification of learning?

• Wayground

• Hopscotch

• Minecraft

• Fortnite

Which of these are not true of gamification:

• Progress can happen at the student's own rate

• Rewards need to be in cash

• Competition is essential for motivation

• Learning should involve interactive challenges

Gamification can improve learning and retention through:

• Encouraging experimentation and risk taking

• Holding attention with flashing bright lights and lots of sounds

• Positive reinforcement of success

• Peer interactions to help solve problems

For learning, "Levelling Up" is a term which means:

• Getting cool new skins for your avatar

• Mastering new skills to take on harder challenges

• Being more powerful than the other students

• Being in a classroom on a higher floor

Only tools that have been specifically developed for educational purposes should be used in the gamification of learning. True or False?

• True

• False

Competitive play involves students challenging themselves to do well against the standard of their peers.

_____________ play involves students working together to overcome a joint challenge.

Poll: Do you think the gamification of learning a good thing?

• Yes

• No