competitive — News in Games-Based Learning

Poor game design, especially among competitive games, is causing a severe wave of toxicity within the gaming community.

game designDave EngAugust 16, 2023game, design, competitiveComment

Talking Games and Gamification (for Learning) with Karl Kapp

Without further ado, I present to you this week's episode of Train Like You Listen featuring games and gamification expert Karl Kapp, who offers some insights on the differences between games and gamification, suggests that a game need not be "Fun" in order for learning to take place, and shares his preference on competitive vs. cooperative games.

gamificationDave EngOctober 19, 2022Gamification, games, learning, competitive, cooperative, research, complex, newsComment

Important Aspects of Gamification in Education

Educators are using gaming elements to improve students' concentration and spark interest, making learning more effective. As stated earlier, students are more likely to enjoy learning when they get to win and get rewards like badges.