Game mechanics and why they are employed: What we know about gamification so far

This literature review addresses the research surrounding gamification in online learning, focusing on the game mechanics studied in conjunction with the pedagogical aspirations they were employed to support. Findings include frequencies of game mechanics studied, showing a continuum from most studi...

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Main Authors: Craig Howard, Katherine Bevins
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Arizona Libraries 2018-04-01
Series:Issues and Trends in Educational Technology
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Online Access:https://journals.librarypublishing.arizona.edu/itlt/article/id/1509/