Board Games, Zombies, and Minecraft: Gamification in Higher Education

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Author(s): Susan Keim (Park University, USA)and Zac Jarrard (Park University, USA)
Copyright: 2022
Pages: 22
Source title: Research Anthology on Developments in Gamification and Game-Based Learning
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-3710-0.ch049

Keywords: Educational Technologies / Gaming in Education / Information Science Reference / Knowledge Management and Library Science

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Games have been played throughout human history and in all cultures, exposing almost everyone to gameplay in some form. Higher education is exploring ways faculty can leverage games to enhance course development and the student learning experience. The primary pedagogical use of games is gamification, in which gaming is used to transform learning activities. This chapter will 1) provide an overview of gamification theory and practice in higher education, 2) share ideas for faculty to consider when using gamification as a teaching tool, and 3) explore how the game Minecraft was used through educational and practical applications to teach a local government course.

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