Gamification of education: A review of literature

• Main Authors: NAH, Fiona Fui-hoon, ZENG, Qing, TELAPROLU, Venkata R., PADMANABHUNI AYYAPPA, Abhishek, ESCHENBRENNER, Brenda
• Format: text
• Language: English
• Published: Institutional Knowledge at Singapore Management University 2014
• Subjects: Gamification; game design elements; education; learning; Databases and Information Systems; Educational Methods; Graphics and Human Computer Interfaces
• Online Access: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/sis_research/10066; https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/context/sis_research/article/11066/viewcontent/978_3_319_07293_7_39_pvoa.pdf
• Institution: Singapore Management University

We synthesized the literature on gamification of education by conducting a review of the literature on gamification in the educational and learning context. Based on our review, we identified several game design elements that are used in education. These game design elements include points, levels/stages, badges, leaderboards, prizes, progress bars, storyline, and feedback. We provided examples from the literature to illustrate the application of gamification in the educational context.