Gamification is no longer just a buzzword, but a concept that is gaining increasing traction. This is especially the case in the area of education and training, where it is profoundly changing the way people interact with the learning environment.
Globally, gamification of education is a rising trend and a strategy for increasing engagement by incorporating game elements into an educational environment, with the goal of generating levels of involvement equal to what games can usually produce.
Gamification is designed to encourage intrinsic motivation, which is the desire to do something because a participant has an interest in the task. It has been found that intrinsic motivation leaves…
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