Gamification: An emerging strategy for your distance learning toolbox

Gamification: An emerging strategy for your distance learning toolbox

Gamification: An emerging strategy for your distance learning toolbox

C. Allen Lynn

Abstract

“This article discusses the ideal versus the reality of teacher preparation for teaching English as a second language (TESL) in an online learning environment in the United States. Some of the difficulties include the large number of students and the limitations of the teacher to develop individualized instruction for each student. Besides these problems, the context of asynchronous teaching, in which teacher and students are not present at the same time, can also affect the success of the online environment. With the advancement of technology, it is possible to incorporate pedagogical strategies, such as gamification, to help mitigate these problems. Gamification is a strategy that uses elements of games in contexts other areas of activity. This strategy is important for online learning because it can influence motivation and maintain student interest in the topic studied. In this paper, we will discuss the structure of gamification, as well as strategies to incorporate it into online classes, particularly in TESL classes.”

Reference

Lynn, C. A. Gamification: An emerging strategy for your distance learning toolbox. http://aijhss.cgrd.org/images/Vol6No1/2.pdf

Keywords

Games, Gamification, preparation of TESL teachers, online learning