Gamification stands for the concept of applying game-design thinking to non-game applications in order to make them more fun and engaging.
In education, gamification is proven to create a better learning experience. Think of how young generations learn problem solving through PBS, math through IXL, and much more. Likewise, adults can benefit from education presented as a serious learning games involving interactive storytelling, simulations, branching scenarios, etc.
Here are some examples of branching-scenario learning games:
Further reading:
- 5 Tips To Make Learning Games Effective
- Game-Based Learning: What it is, Why it Works, and Where it’s Going
- Gaming to Learn
- Getting the Facts on Game-Based Learning (Infographic)
- Measuring Effectiveness in Digital Game-Based Learning: A Methodological Review
- Once Again, Games Can and Do Teach
- Play to Learn: Designing Effective Learning Games
- Serious games and learning effectiveness: The case of It’s a Deal!
Consider the following infographic for a side-by-side comparison of gamification and game-based learning.
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