Adding game elements to non-game activities (like learning or chores) to make them more fun and engaging. In education, gamification might mean earning points or badges for completing assignments, leveling up after finishing a chapter, or competing on a class leaderboard for doing extra credit. It’s basically turning work into a game: think of getting a gold star sticker as scoring a point, or a homework pass as a power-up. By tapping into the brain’s love of games and rewards, gamification can motivate students to stay on task and even enjoy the process, much like how a video game keeps you coming back to beat the next level.
Keywords: gamification, game-based learning, learning rewards
