Gamification in Education

Білім берудегі геймификация технологиясы

Using Game Design Elements to Boost Learning Engagement

• What is Gamification?
• Gamification of Learning
• Serious Games
• Structural Gamification
• Real-World Examples
• Key Benefits
• Conclusion

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What is Gamification?

Integrating game design elements into non-game contexts

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• Integrating game design elements (points, badges, leaderboards) into non-game contexts
• Goal: Boost user engagement and motivation
• Applications: Productivity, learning, crowdsourcing, physical exercise, and more

> Gamification is the process of integrating game design elements and principles into non-game contexts. The goal is to increase user engagement and motivation through the use of game elements such as points, badges, leaderboards, and more.

— Wikipedia

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Gamification of Learning

Educational approach using video game design to boost engagement

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Serious Games Intentionally developed with educational goals at core Learning integrated into gameplay Examples: DragonBox (algebra), iCivics (civics), Minecraft Education Edition

Structural Gamification Game-like features added to traditional activities Core content unchanged, elements layered on top Examples: Kahoot! quizzes, badges for Google Forms assessments

• Intentionally educational games
• Teach algebra, civics, science through play
• Examples: DragonBox, iCivics, Minecraft: Education Edition

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• Educational app for 42+ languages, music, math, chess
• Gamification: points, rewards, leaderboards, spaced repetition
• Short daily lessons for consistent practice
• Freemium model with ads or paid ad-free

• Visual rewards and progress tracking
• Daily goals and competitive elements
• Boosts motivation for consistent use

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Key Benefits

Outcomes and desired behaviors in education

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⭐ Points Accumulate for tasks and progress

🏆 Badges Visual rewards for achievements

📊 Leaderboards Rankings to encourage competition

🎯 Challenges/Quests Frame assignments as engaging missions

👤 Avatars Personalization and identity

🔄 Progression Levels and spaced repetition

• Boosts student engagement and ongoing participation
• Increases class attendance and sustained focus
• Fosters critical thinking and metacognitive skills
• Encourages student initiative and ownership of learning
• Must align with learning outcomes for effectiveness

> For gamification to be truly effective, it must move beyond superficial incentives and be meaningfully aligned with the desired learning outcomes.

— Wikipedia: Gamification of learning

Gamification revolutionizes education by integrating game elements to enhance motivation, engagement, and learning outcomes.

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