What?

Gamification is the integration of game design principles and mechanics into educational experiences through technology. These are used to enhance student engagement, motivation, and learning outcomes.

How?

Leaderboard competitions. These showcase the rankings of students based on their performance, fostering a sense of competition and encouraging students to strive for improvement.

Interactive quizzes. Engaging assessments that incorporate game-like elements, such as timed questions, immediate feedback, and rewards for correct answers, to create an interactive and enjoyable learning experience for students.

Virtual rewards for achievements. Digital incentives given to students for reaching learning milestones or demonstrating progress. Rewards can include virtual badges, points, levels, or unlockable content, providing motivation and a sense of accomplishment.

Why?

Benefits of gamification:

• increases student engagement

• improves retention

• enhances motivation

• facilitates immediate feedback and assessment

• encourages learning application