The Use of Badges in Education: A Systematic Review

The Use of Badges in Education: A Systematic Review

The Use of Badges in Education: A Systematic Review

Chunqi Li, Luke K Fryer

Abstract

"A few researchers have implemented solely badges in education to examine their specific impact on students’ learning. This systematic review aimed to synthesize and evaluate current empirical studies to provide insights into badge designs and their effectiveness. The current review drew on 32 articles (i.e., 42 interventions) published between 2013 and 2022. The review indicated that: (1) most studies were conducted in higher education and had relatively short duration; (2) badges varied in design strategies, while most studies only focused on the presence or absence of badges and neglected design-related differences; (3) badges could support students’ learning (e.g., motivation, engagement) when appropriately designed; (4) students generally had positive perceptions of badges. Future research directions are also discussed."

Reference

Li, C., & Fryer, L. K. (2024, April). The use of badges in education: A systematic review [Conference presentation]. AERA Annual Meeting SIG Technology as an Agent of Change in Teaching & Learning. Retrieved from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/378072904_The_Use_of_Badges_in_Education_A_Systematic_Review

Keywords

Badges, Learning Motivation, Educational Technology