Gamification in Education: Enhancing Student Engagement through Interactive Learning
Keywords:
Gamification, Student Engagement, Interactive Learning, Educational Technology, Motivation, Game-Based Learning, Pedagogy, Classroom InnovationAbstract
Gamificaiton (use of game design elements in non-game context) has generated a lot of momentum in education space. Given that gamification offers educators an opportunity to change their prevailing strategy of engaging students, the implementation of such approach emerges an effective pedagogical instrument that encourages active learning, intrinsic motivation and interest of students. Gamification is the topic of this paper in determining how its effects influence student engagement in educational environments. It reviews existing literature, finds successful approaches and provides a case studies-based analysis of gamified interventions into classrooms. Results suggest that gamification, used correctly, increases cognitive and emotional involvement and participation rates and has a direct impact on academic achievement. It is emphasized by the study that the balance between educational content and interactive elements is important while suggesting some future direction for research.
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