From the course: Gamification of Learning

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Goals, rules, and objectives

Goals, rules, and objectives

From the course: Gamification of Learning

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Goals, rules, and objectives

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Effective gamification requires understanding game elements. To help with that understanding, I've created a worksheet you can use to follow along as we discuss various game elements in this section. You'll find the worksheet titled Elements in the exercise files for this course. Applying elements carefully is what separates good gamification from poorly done gamification. An important part of gamification of learning and instruction is to establish clear goals, the introduction of a goal as purpose, focus and measurable outcomes. A goal provides a method of measuring the quality of gamified interactions. In many gamified learning environments, goals are clear and visible, both figuratively and literally. Visually understanding how far you are from a goal provides incentive, feedback and an indication of progress, as well as a measurement against others. Hey, I scored 21,001 in that game. That's one better than you. The goal is the primary device for determining level of effort…

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