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Beyond Points and Badges: Gamifying Digital Learning Communities

Beyond Points and Badges: Gamifying Digital Learning Communities
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Author(s): Noprita Herari (LSPR Institute of Communication and Business, Indonesia)and Dunola Tri Nugraeni (LSPR Institute of Communication and Business, Indonesia)
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 18
Source title: Digital Tools and Platforms for Effective and Personalized Learning
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Alexandre Duarte (NOVA University of Lisbon, Portugal), José Gabriel Andrade (University of Minho, Portugal)and Patricia Dias (Catholic University of Portugal, Portugal)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-6013-3.ch013

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Abstract

This chapter explores the transformative role of gamification in virtual classrooms, moving beyond superficial rewards to design meaningful digital learning communities. By integrating the Value Proposition Canvas and Community of Practice frameworks, it offers a novel model that aligns individual learner needs with collaborative engagement. Drawing on a real-world MSME incubation program, it reveals how game elements (when thoughtfully applied) foster motivation, group cohesion, and outcome-driven participation. The study highlights that gamification not only enhances engagement but also enables learners to convert academic experiences into tangible professional gains, such as publication or funding. This chapter contributes both conceptually and practically to educational innovation, especially in post-pandemic contexts where inclusive, flexible, and socially connected learning is imperative.

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