From the course: Gamification of Learning
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Race and escape
Effective gamification requires understanding the dynamics that underlie games. To help with that understanding, I've created a worksheet you can use to follow along as we discuss various game dynamics in this section. You'll find the worksheet title Dynamics in the Exercise Files for this course. Importantly, I'd like you to think about games that you've played or experiences that you've had, then corporate these dynamics. And then consider how applying those dynamics to the learning that you are creating can make it more gamelike and more engaging. This thought process will help you with your game thinking and make you a better developer of gamification for learning and instruction. There are many formats that can be used for gamifying learning experiences. Understanding the right format will help you design the right experience. One such format is that of a simple race. The racing format involves one or more individuals competing to cross some type of finish line or competing to be…
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