Exploring Graduate Students`Perspectives towards Using Gamification Techniques in Online Learning

Authors : Daniah ALABBASI

Pages : 180-196

Doi:10.17718/tojde.328951

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Publication Date : 2017-07-01

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :     Teachers and educational institutions are attempting to find an appropriate strategy to motivate as well as engage students in the learning process. Institutions are encouraging the use of gamification in education for the purpose of improving the intrinsic motivation as well as engagement. However, the students’ perspective of the issue is under-investigated. The purpose of this research study was to explore graduate students’ perspectives toward the use of gamification techniques in online learning. The study used exploratory research and survey as the data collection tool. Forty-seven graduate students insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(n = 47); enrolled in an instructional technology program studied in a learning management system that supports gamification insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(TalentLMS);. The average total percentages were calculated for each survey section to compose the final perspective of the included students. The results showed a positive perception toward the use of gamification tools in online learning among graduate students. Students require effort-demanding, challenging, sophisticated learning systems that increase competency, enhance recall memory, concentration, attentiveness, commitment, and social interaction. Limitations of the study are identified, which highlights the need for further research on the subject matter.
Keywords : Gamification, graduate student, online learning, game element, perspective, technique

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