Gamification and Learning: 5 Ways to Improve Engagement and Increase Retention
Gamification and Learning: 5 Ways to Improve Engagement and Increase Retention
Gamification and Learning: 5 Ways to Improve Engagement and Increase Retention
March11,2022
By Mike Todd
Summary
For the last few years, gamification has been an emerging trend in learning.
Gamification guru Yu-kai Chou's Octalysis Framework is a good starting point for those seeking to better understand gamification and the different techniques available.
Getting Into the GameThere's a lot of research that shows gamification works: 90 percent of employees say gamification makes them more productive at work, and 80 percent of US workers believe game-based learning is more engaging.
You can create gamification using simple techniques, like creating time pressure around interactive decision making, or exploring more complex ideas, such as quests or the "Hero's journey," to build deeper engagement.
It can be a powerful tool for any learning professional to ensure digital learning is responsive to the individual and supports two-way engagement.
There you have it: Five things to think about when looking to get started with gamification for learning.
Feel free to join our Gamification and Learning discussion group on LinkedIn.
Reference
Todd, M. (2022, March 11). Gamification and learning: 5 ways to improve engagement and increase retention. Retrieved March 18, 2022, from https://www.td.org/atd-blog/gamification-and-learning-5-ways-to-improve-engagement-and-increase-retention