Gamification in Cloud-Based Collaborative Learning
Gamification in Cloud-Based Collaborative Learning

Summary/Abstract: Gamification is a widely accepted approach aimed at increasing the learner’s motivation. The paper presents a study on gamification approach in face-to-face collaborative learning, supported by cloud-based environment. The concept of gamification is discussed, paying detailed attention to the motivating power of game elements and techniques. The existing elements and techniques in electronic and video games, as well as their applicability in the learning process are shown. The relations between game elements, game techniques and game actions are introduced. A gamified learning methodology is proposed and experimented with 93 real university students. A survey is conducted with learners and the results are provided. The findings reveal that when implemented properly, gamification of collaborative learning can prove an effective and motivational tool in education.

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