Developing a Gameful Approach as a Tool for Innovation and Teaching Quality in Higher Education

View Sample PDF

Author(s): Anna Sendra (University of Ottawa, Canada), Natàlia Lozano-Monterrubio (Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Spain), Jordi Prades-Tena (Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Spain)and Juan Luis Gonzalo-Iglesia (Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Spain)
Copyright: 2022
Pages: 16
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.ch026

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

Purchase

View Developing a Gameful Approach as a Tool for Innovation and Teaching Quality in Higher Education on the publisher's website for pricing and purchasing information.

Abstract

This paper introduces the results of applying a gameful approach based on six playful activities as a tool to improve the learning process in higher education. A total of 850 students from different courses of Universitat Rovira i Virgili (Spain) were involved in the study. The strategy was evaluated through a participant observation (active and passive) and mixed-methods surveys answered by the students. Results point out that most participants responded positively to the activities proposed. The reported levels of motivation and engagement also indicate the capabilities of this strategy as a method to enhance the learning experience of students. Despite these positive outcomes, challenges like the impact on working practices of teachers or the long-term engagement of gameful approaches requires additional research.

The IRMA Community

Research IRM

Developing a Gameful Approach as a Tool for Innovation and Teaching Quality in Higher Education

Purchase

Abstract

Related Content

IRMA Sponsors