One Solution Does Not Fit All: Reward-Based and Meaningful Gamification in Higher Education

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Author(s): Minna-Maarit Jaskari (University of Vaasa, Finland)and Henna Syrjälä (University of Vaasa, Finland)
Copyright: 2024
Pages: 28
Source title: Practices and Implementation of Gamification in Higher Education
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Veronica Membrive (University of Almeria, Spain)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-0716-8.ch002

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

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This chapter dives into the use of gamification in higher education, evaluating the benefits of gamification, such as increased student engagement and knowledge retention, while addressing concerns about its impact on intrinsic motivation. It discusses the transition from reward-based to meaningful gamification, aiming to propose ways to foster autonomy, competence, and relatedness among higher education students. Additionally, it explores student diversity in learning approaches and game-playing motivations, introducing a research-based tool for analyzing students' approaches to gamification. It discusses the practical application of gamification in higher education, focusing on balancing different gamification strategies to optimize learning through constructive alignment. This comprehensive exploration aims to equip higher education instructors with a thorough understanding of gamification's role and potential in creating memorable and meaningful learning experiences.

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