Germanification Quiz

Who’s in the room?

• New to gamification

• Tried a few mechanics

• Built a gamified course

• I could keynote this

At its core, gamification in education is best defined as:

• Building full video games for every lesson

• Adding points, badges, and leaderboards to anything

• Applying game design principles to non‑game learning contexts to drive motivation and behavior

• Replacing teachers with AI avatars

In Self‑Determination Theory, the three basic psychological needs are ____, ____, and ____.

F2. Short, spaced challenges that require recalling prior material strengthen ____‑term memory through ____ practice.

Sketch a 2‑week “micro‑quest” for a stats course. Include: (a) core loop (what learners do daily), (b) how it supports autonomy, competence, relatedness, (c) failure/retry rules, and (d) two success metrics (one behavioral, one learning).

A points‑and‑badges rollout boosted posts but not mastery. Diagnose the likely cause(s) and propose a targeted fix. Specify: (a) which mechanic to change/remove, (b) one evidence‑based addition (e.g., spaced retrieval, tiered leagues, narrative), and (c) an A/B test you’d run to verify impact.

You’re designing a module to improve long‑term recall. Which mechanic most directly supports retrieval practice and spacing?

• One giant final boss exam

• Daily micro‑challenges with spaced reminders and streaks

• A cosmetic badge for logging in

• A quarterly leaderboard reset

You need inclusive competition. Which design helps more learners engage without discouraging novices?

• Global, permanent leaderboard that never resets

• Tiered leagues or personal best leaderboards with seasonal resets

• Leaderboard visible only to top 5%

• No feedback on progress

On one page, draw the core learning loop for a feature of your choice (e.g., vocab practice, code katas, safety scenarios). Your diagram should show how a learner moves from trigger → action → feedback → progress → reflection, and where motivation is sustained.
Trigger (e.g., notification, goal, social nudge).

• Action (the learning behavior: recall, solve, simulate).

• Immediate Feedback (right/wrong, hints, explanatory feedback).

• Progress Signal (XP, progress bar, map, mastery path).

• Short‑term Loop (retry/failure path—how fast can they try again?).

• Long‑term Loop (spacing, quests, seasonal reset, personal best).

• Motivation Markers: annotate where you support autonomy, competence, and relatedness.

• Ethical Guardrails: mark at least one dark‑pattern you’re avoiding (e.g., punitive streaks, excessive FOMO).

• Outcome Metric(s): 1 behavioral (e.g., weekly active practice days) + 1 learning (e.g., post‑test gain, time‑to‑proficiency).

One word: What makes learning stick?
Examples: retrieval, feedback, relevance, challenge, practice, reflection.