Often times the Game-based learning strategy and the Gamification strategy are thought to be the same . However, they are two distinct strategies. Gamification involves the incorporation of game elements like points or badges or game mechanics to a lesson or classroom experience to increase engagement or encourage a specific behaviour while Game-based learning is a teaching strategy that employs active learning within an establish game framework, that has specific objectives and measurable outcomes. Software that can be used for game based learning are
Wordwall
Kahoot
Quizlet
Educandy
ABC kids
And Bamboozle
How do you use game-based learning in your lessons?
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Game-based Learning versus Gamification
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@LISELLI Employs games as the primary tool for learning. The game itself is the learning experience.
Focus:
Engaging learners through interactive gameplay and promoting deeper understanding and retention of the material.
Examples:
Using educational video games, simulations, or role-playing scenarios where the learning objectives are embedded within the game's mechanics.
Adding points, badges, or leaderboards to a learning management system, or using challenges and quests within a traditional classroom setting.