The Role of Gamification Techniques in Promoting Student Learning: A Review and Synthesis

Journal of Information Technology Education

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Islam Alomari¹  Hosam Al-Samarraie²  Reem Yousef³ 

[1] Centre for Instructional Technology and Multimedia, Universiti Sains Malaysia;School of Media and Performing Arts, Coventry University;General Education Department, Al Falah University

关键词: gamification;    gamified learning activities;    higher education;    lifelong learning;   

DOI  :  10.28945/4417

学科分类：计算机科学（综合）

来源: Informing Science Institute

【 摘 要 】

Aim/Purpose This study reviewed previous research on the role of gamification techniques in promoting students’ learning. BackgroundThe role of gamification in promoting students’ learning has been investigated empirically by many scholars. To date, mixed results about the effectiveness of gamification have been reported, and researchers frequently argue that the inappropriateness of certain techniques may have contributed to these mixed findings. MethodologyThe Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) protocol was used to assess the criteria required for this review. A total of 40 studies were identified and included in the systematic review. The selected studies were used to assess the association between certain gamification techniques and students’ learning in this study. FindingsThe results showed that gamification techniques differently affect students’ learning. In addition, it is important for students to be instructed about the application of gamification approach before they engage in a gamified learning task. The key challenges relating to the use of gamification techniques were also discussed. Recommendations for PractitionersThis review can help educational decision makers and practitioners to stimulate certain learning outcomes of the students with the help of specific gamification techniques.

【 授权许可】

CC BY-NC