Gamification of education using computer games

• Main Authors: NAH, Fiona Fui-hoon, TELAPROLU, Venkata, RALLAPALLI, Shashank, VENKATA, Pavani R.
• Format: text
• Language: English
• Published: Institutional Knowledge at Singapore Management University 2013
• Subjects: Gamification; Education; Learning; System Design; Engagement; Databases and Information Systems; Educational Methods; Graphics and Human Computer Interfaces
• Online Access: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/sis_research/10038; https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/context/sis_research/article/11038/viewcontent/978_3_642_39226_9_12_pvoa.pdf
• Institution: Singapore Management University

We review the literature on gamification and identify principles of gamification and system design elements for gamifying computer educational games. Gamification of education is expected to increase learners’ engagement, which in turn increases learning achievement. We propose a gamification framework that synthesizes findings from the literature. The gamification framework is comprised of principles of gamification, system design elements for gamification, and dimensions of user engagement.