Author: Bob Hand
In educational circles, gamification has gone from being a mere curiosity to being a billion dollar industry. Some educators have since dismissed gamification as a fad, while others continue to search for new and effective methods of engaging students with gaming elements. Both sides have valid points. Many teachers have experimented with different strategies of gamification in the classroom. Results have ranged from promising to utterly wasteful.
The term “gamification” was coined in 2002, and it is defined as “introducing game elements and mechanics to enhance a product, service, or process”. There is a reason why educators continue to pursue gamification; successful gamification engages the audience — and keeping the attention of over thirty students is no easy task. Here are some of the best and worst attempts at using gamification in education:
The term “gamification” was coined in 2002, and it is defined as “introducing game elements and mechanics to enhance a product, service, or process”. There is a reason why educators continue to pursue gamification; successful gamification engages the audience — and keeping the attention of over thirty students is no easy task. Here are some of the best and worst attempts at using gamification in education:
