Today advanced technology has greatly altered the way we access information and learn, imposing a reconsideration of the learning process.
New ways of approaching learning are now required, such as gamification. What exactly is gamification? It is the use of game-design elements and game principals in non-game contexts to make learning more engaging.
Gamification in learning involves using game-based elements, such as quizzes, point scoring, score tables or badges to help learners assimilate new information and test their knowledge. Self-teaching apps and courses use such elements, showing that the effects of gamification are not only confined to children.
Some of the benefits of gamification for learners are:
- control and ownership over their learning
- learning becomes visible through progress indicators
- increased motivation levels
- improved knowledge retention
- better engagement
