Cases on Historical Thinking and Gamification in Social Studies and Humanities Education

Cases on Historical Thinking and Gamification in Social Studies and Humanities Education
Author: Martínez-Hita, María
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 360
Release: 2022-06-30
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1668452413

Research on history education and historical thinking is becoming increasingly relevant internationally. The need for a renewal of history education is not only justified by the epistemology of history itself, but also by the demand for a methodological change in education in general, making students active protagonists in the construction of their learning and based on the development of competencies. Further study on the potential use of gamification within social studies and humanities education is required to understand its benefits and challenges. Cases on Historical Thinking and Gamification in Social Studies and Humanities Education proposes and analyzes gamification as a pedagogical innovation that can enable the renewal of the teaching and learning process of history, facilitating the active learning of historical thinking concepts while influencing students' conceptions of history as a discipline and as a school subject. Covering key topics such as historical thinking, social sciences, video games, and mobile learning, this reference work is ideal for historians, policymakers, researchers, scholars, academicians, practitioners, instructors, and students.

Practices and Implementation of Gamification in Higher Education

Practices and Implementation of Gamification in Higher Education
Author: Membrive, Veronica
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 365
Release: 2024-02-26
Genre: Education
ISBN:

Practices and Implementation of Gamification in Higher Education is a comprehensive book that explores the integration of gamification in tertiary education as an innovative approach to teaching and learning. By leveraging the mechanics of games, educators are able to achieve enhanced results, foster critical thinking, and promote positive behavior among students. This book compiles a collection of practical lesson proposals from experienced educators at the university level, providing detailed instructions and necessary materials for implementing gamification in the classroom. By presenting a diverse range of examples across various fields of higher education, the book illustrates the effectiveness of gamification in engaging students and catering to their specific needs. Whether it is fostering motivation, nurturing commitment, or encouraging excellence, the book highlights the positive impact of gamification on student learning outcomes. Ideal for researchers, department chairs, university professors, and lead course developers, this book appeals to those invested in innovative teaching methodologies and seeking to implement them successfully. It also caters to graduate studies programs in higher education, teaching and instruction, humanities, English, and foreign languages.

Gamification in Education: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice

Gamification in Education: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice
Author: Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 690
Release: 2018-01-05
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1522551999

Serious games provide a unique opportunity to fully engage students more than traditional teaching approaches. Understanding the best way to utilize these games and the concept of play in an educational setting is imperative for effectual learning in the 21st century. Gamification in Education: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice is an innovative reference source for the latest academic material on the different approaches and issues faced in integrating games within curriculums. Highlighting a range of topics, such as learning through play, virtual worlds, and educational computer games, this publication is ideally designed for educators, administrators, software designers, and stakeholders in all levels of education.

Research Anthology on Developments in Gamification and Game-Based Learning

Research Anthology on Developments in Gamification and Game-Based Learning
Author: Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 1971
Release: 2021-11-26
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1668437112

Technology has increasingly become utilized in classroom settings in order to allow students to enhance their experiences and understanding. Among such technologies that are being implemented into course work are game-based learning programs. Introducing game-based learning into the classroom can help to improve students’ communication and teamwork skills and build more meaningful connections to the subject matter. While this growing field has numerous benefits for education at all levels, it is important to understand and acknowledge the current best practices of gamification and game-based learning and better learn how they are correctly implemented in all areas of education. The Research Anthology on Developments in Gamification and Game-Based Learning is a comprehensive reference source that considers all aspects of gamification and game-based learning in an educational context including the benefits, difficulties, opportunities, and future directions. Covering a wide range of topics including game concepts, mobile learning, educational games, and learning processes, it is an ideal resource for academicians, researchers, curricula developers, instructional designers, technologists, IT specialists, education professionals, administrators, software designers, students, and stakeholders in all levels of education.

Gamification for Human Factors Integration: Social, Education, and Psychological Issues

Gamification for Human Factors Integration: Social, Education, and Psychological Issues
Author: Bishop, Jonathan
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 362
Release: 2014-01-31
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1466650729

With the popularity and ease-of-access to internet technologies, especially social networking, a number of human-centered issues has developed including internet addiction and cyber bullying. In an effort to encourage positive behavior, it is believed that applying gaming principles to non-gaming environments through gamification can assist in improving human interaction online. Gamification for Human Factors Integration: Social, Educational, and Psychological Issues presents information and best practices for promoting positive behavior online through gamification applications in social, educational, and psychological contexts. Through up-to-date research and practical applications, educators, academicians, information technology professionals, and psychologists will gain valuable insight into human-internet interaction and a possible solution for improving the relationship between society and technology.

Handbook of Research on Using Disruptive Methodologies and Game-Based Learning to Foster Transversal Skills

Handbook of Research on Using Disruptive Methodologies and Game-Based Learning to Foster Transversal Skills
Author: Rivera-Trigueros, Irene
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 507
Release: 2022-02-11
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1799886476

As new technologies and professional profiles emerge, traditional education paradigms have to be adapted to new scenarios, creating favorable conditions for promoting transversal skills among students. Consequently, there is a growing demand for training in emergent skills to solve problems of different natures, distributive leadership competencies, empathy, ability to control emotions, etc. In this sense, one of the challenges that educators of all different educational levels and training contexts have to face is to foster these skills in their courses. To overcome these obstacles, innovative and disruptive methodologies, such as game-based learning activities like escape rooms, can be a great ally for teachers to work on transversal skills and specific knowledge at the same time. The Handbook of Research on Using Disruptive Methodologies and Game-Based Learning to Foster Transversal Skills gathers knowledge, skills, abilities, and capabilities on innovative and disruptive methodologies that can be applied in all educational levels to foster transversal skills. This publication contains different contributions focused on the description of innovative educational methods, processes, and tools that can be adopted by teachers to promote transversal skills such as creativity, critical thinking, decision-making, and entrepreneurial skills. This book is ideal for teachers, instructional designers, educational software developers, academics, professionals, students, and researchers working at all levels in the educational field and provides valuable background information to professionals who aim to overcome traditional paradigm obstacles and meet student needs by means of innovative and disruptive methodologies.

Handbook of Research on the Influence and Effectiveness of Gamification in Education

Handbook of Research on the Influence and Effectiveness of Gamification in Education
Author: Bernardes, Oscar
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 869
Release: 2022-05-20
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1668442884

Gamification is an increasingly popular technology that has been utilized across a number of fields such as business, medicine, and education. As education continues to turn toward online teaching and learning, gamification is one of many new technologies that have been proven to assist educators in providing holistic and effective instruction. Additional research is required to ensure this technology is utilized appropriately within the classroom. The Handbook of Research on the Influence and Effectiveness of Gamification in Education considers the importance of gamification in the current learning environment and discusses the best practices, opportunities, and challenges of this innovative technology within an educational setting. Covering a wide range of critical topics such as engagement, serious games, and escape rooms, this major reference work is essential for policymakers, academicians, administrators, scholars, researchers, practitioners, instructors, and students.

Next-Generation Applications and Implementations of Gamification Systems

Next-Generation Applications and Implementations of Gamification Systems
Author: Portela, Filipe
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2021-10-22
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1799880915

Gamification is being used everywhere; despite its apparent plethora of benefits, the unbalanced use of its main mechanics can end up in catastrophic results for a company or institution. Currently, there is a lack of knowledge of what it is, leading to its unregulated and ad hoc use without any prior planning. This unbalanced use prejudices the achievement of the initial goals and impairs the user's evolution, bringing potential negative reflections. Currently, there are few specifications and modeling languages that allow the creation of a system of rules to serve as the basis for a gamification engine. Consequently, programmers implement gamification in a variety of ways, undermining any attempt at reuse and negatively affecting interoperability. Next-Generation Applications and Implementations of Gamification Systems synthesizes all the trends, best practices, methodologies, languages, and tools that are used to implement gamification. It also discusses how to put gamification in action by linking academic and informatics researchers with professionals who use gamification in their daily work to disseminate and exchange the knowledge, information, and technology provided by the international communities in the area of gamification throughout the 21st century. Covering topics such as applied and cloud gamification, chatbots, deep learning, and certifications and frameworks, this book is ideal for programmers, computer scientists, software engineers, practitioners of technological companies, managers, academicians, researchers, and students.

Principles of gamification for educational software

Principles of gamification for educational software
Author: Rafael Mellado
Publisher: Editora Dialética
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2024-07-03
Genre: Education
ISBN: 6527039247

"Principles of Gamification for Educational Software" is an essential guide for educators and designers seeking to transform learning through gamification. With a multidisciplinary approach, this book explores the theoretical and practical foundations of applying game elements in technology-mediated educational environments. Through a comprehensive literature review and case studies, the authors analyze the principles, mechanics, and dynamics that make gamification an effective strategy for increasing student motivation, engagement, and learning. Additionally, they address the psychological, pedagogical, and social aspects that influence the design and implementation of gamified experiences. With a practical focus, the book offers concrete tools and guides for designing gamified educational software, including examples, templates, and recommendations. The authors also provide a critical and reflective perspective on gamification's potential risks and limitations, promoting a responsible and well-founded use of this strategy. "Principles of Gamification for Educational Software" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring new teaching and learning methods in the digital age. Whether you are a teacher, instructional designer, or education enthusiast, this book will provide the tools and knowledge necessary to embark on the fascinating world of gamification applied to education.

Handbook of Research on Solving Modern Healthcare Challenges With Gamification

Handbook of Research on Solving Modern Healthcare Challenges With Gamification
Author: Alexandre Peixoto de Queirós, Ricardo
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 382
Release: 2021-01-22
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 179987477X

While many fields such as e-learning, business, and marketing have taken advantage of the potential of gamification, the healthcare domain has just started to exploit this emerging trend, still in an ad-hoc fashion. Despite the huge potential of applying gamification on several topics of healthcare, there are scarce theoretical studies regarding methodologies, techniques, specifications, and frameworks. These applications must be examined further as they can be used to solve major healthcare-related challenges such as care plan maintenance, medication adherence, phobias treatment, or patient education. Handbook of Research on Solving Modern Healthcare Challenges With Gamification aims to share new approaches and methodologies to build e-health solutions using gamification and identifies new trends on this topic from pedagogical strategies to technological approaches. This book serves as a collection of knowledge that builds the theoretical foundations that can be helpful in creating sustainable e-health solutions in the future. While covering topics such as augmented and virtual reality, ethical issues in gamification, e-learning, telehealth services, and digital applications, this book is essential for research scholars, healthcare/computer science teachers and students pursuing healthcare/computer science-related subjects, enterprise developers, practitioners, researchers, academicians, and students interested in the latest developments and research solving healthcare challenges with modern e-health solutions using gamification.