Gamification

Gamification

1. is the use of game techniques in non-game contexts

   • with the objective of increasing participation
     • and motivate the students to be involved
       • in a different learning process
   • anything can be gamified
     • task
     • assignment
     • process
     • theoretical context

2. components

   • games
     • these components describe a game
       • a goal
         • which has to be achieved
       • limiting rules
         • which determine how to reach the goal
       • a feedback system
         • which provides information about progress towards the goal
       • the participation is voluntary
   • elements
     • the design patterns
       • are known as game elements
         • Some of these elements are
           • points
             • Numeric accumulation based on certain activities
           • badges
             • Visual representation of achievements for the use shown online
           • leaderboards
             • How the players are ranked based on success
           • progress bars
             • Shows the status of a player
           • performance graphs
             • Shows player performance
           • quests
             • Some of the tasks players have to fulfill in a game
           • levels
             • A section of the game
           • avatars
             • Visual representation of a player
           • social elements
             • Relationships with other user through the game
           • rewards
             • System to motivate players that accomplish a quest
   • design
     • games are designed systemically
       • and artistically for the purpose of
         • fun but they need to be creative and focused
           • they also need
             • to provide originality
               • and character provide depth and richness to the player’s experience
   • non-game context
     • the target objectives won’t
       • be focused on having fun or enjoyment
         • both will be part of the experience