Gamification - Final assessment

Gamification is defined as:

• the application of game-design elements in non-game contexts

• designing learning activities so that game characteristics and game principles inherent within the learning activities

Which of the following is NOT an example of gamification?

• Duolingo

• Math Blaster

• A flight simulator

Which of the following is an example of Game Based Learning (GBL)?

• Earning a badge in a discussion forum in a Physics class

• A virtual stock-trading competition in an Economics course

Why does accessibility matter in Gamification and GBL?

• It is the nice thing to do

• It is the law

• You will get better participation

How are you going to apply gamification or/and game-based learning?

Answer explanation

"That’s what games are, in the end. Teachers. Fun is just another word for learning." (Raph Koster, 2004)