lailsm1 — 2025-04-23 20:12:58 UTC

Gamification increases motivation through rewards, points, and achievements, making learning more enjoyable and memorable. There is an increased participation in gamified courses due to higher interest levels for the students.

2025-04-23 20:22:03 UTC

I think there are appropriate uses for gamification in increasing student engagement. Students are on games and devices at an all time high and education can and must keep up with that to a degree. Tapping into their competitive nature, games can improve student learning just by learning material to win a game. I believe it taps into a part of the brain for strategizing as well which improves outcomes.

Is gamification an effective strategy for increasing student engagement in higher education? by Sierra Lail