Gamification as a tool for engaging 21st century learners

Author: 
Dr. R. Balamurugan
Abstract: 

Today's learners are digital natives. They grew up with digital technologies. Teachers have to solve important issues related to the adaptation of the learning process towards students who have different learning styles and new requirements for teaching and learning. Gamification is one of the educational approaches and techniques that increase motivation and engagement of learners. The aim of the current work is to study and present the nature and benefits of gamification and to provide some ideas on how to implement it in education.

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