Gamification as incorporation of game mechanics into non-gaming contexts to promote engagement¶

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Description¶

The article defines gamification as "the use of game elements in non-gaming contexts", further defined as "the incorporation of game mechanics into non-gaming software applications to promote user experience and engagement". Guided by Lee et al.'s (2013) gamification model, the initiative applies this framework to outdoor social inquiry learning through stars and a leaderboard.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

Game mechanics must be incorporated into a non-game learning context with an intended goal

Constraints¶

Target Learners¶

Grade-10 secondary students

Learning Goals¶

User experience and engagement in learning activities

Claims¶

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

Morris Siu-Yung Jong, Tom Chan, Vincent Tam and Ming-Tak Hue. (2017). Gamifying Outdoor Social Inquiry Learning with Context-Aware Technology. International Conference Educational Technologies 2017.

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`title`	`Gamification as incorporation of game mechanics into non-gaming contexts to promote engagement`
`description`	`The article defines gamification as "the use of game elements in non-gaming contexts", further defined as "the incorporation of game mechanics into non-gaming software applications to promote user experience and engag...`
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