Gamification in education may be termed as motivation design, game principles for education and others. The concept of gamification in education is to engage the children in games that enhance their learning experience and knowledge. Children can spend countless hours playing games. The educators and researchers have assessed the power of games for imbibing motivation among children in the classroom.
Gamification User Types
According to Marczewski (2014), there are six user types as shown in the figure below:
According to Marczewski (2014), there are six user types as shown in the figure below:
The above user heads may be briefly described as under:
- Philanthropists are a group of people who are altruistic in nature. It means that they have a giving nature without expecting reward in return.
- Disruptors are the people who believe in change. They disrupt the system forcibly to imbibe positive or negative change.
- Players have a sole connection with rewards as they believe in collecting rewards, prize or achievements for themselves.
- Free Spirits have a relation with autonomy in which they explore or be creative in nature.
- Achievers have a motivational link with mastery where they look forward to learn new things and improve on their skill sets.
- Socialisers are linked with relatedness where they can build teams and form a social circle for improving connection and networking.
Gamification can be applied in the classroom environment for modifying the structure of classroom and helping students improve their grades. With the advent of technology and communication, the schools are gradually adapting to eLearning environment. Several mobile applications are being developed at a rapid pace that are helping the parents, children and teachers in improving the education scenario. A few games such as ClassDojo, Brainscape, DuoLingo, knower, Zondle and PlayBrighter have changed the landscape of education.
Gamification technique helps the students have more fun in the classroom. It creates a relaxed atmosphere where failure gives the students a second chance. There are progress indicators which can be assessed by the students thereby locating their weak areas. The students can increase their creativity and prompts behavioural change. The learners can practice real-life challenges and situations in an informal manner that facilitates knowledge and experience. The suitability and applicability to all age groups can provide the students with a sense of achievement.
Gamification technique helps the students have more fun in the classroom. It creates a relaxed atmosphere where failure gives the students a second chance. There are progress indicators which can be assessed by the students thereby locating their weak areas. The students can increase their creativity and prompts behavioural change. The learners can practice real-life challenges and situations in an informal manner that facilitates knowledge and experience. The suitability and applicability to all age groups can provide the students with a sense of achievement.
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