Creating Learning Games, the How’s and Why’s Behind Gamification

Can you use gamification to connect a remote workforce, build learning engagement and improve new hire productivity? Can game mechanics really help us with the learning process? Unequivocally, yes. And this is the question on the table in today's Learning Rebels Coffee Chat. But first, let’s get a grasp on the difference between gamification and game-based learning. Gamification is the use of game elements in any context that is non-game-related. Using the game mechanics without an actual game. For example, the use of avatars, incorporating challenges, badges, or incorporating a leaderboard (see your score against your friends – I killed more zombies than you did!) Game-based learning is the development of an actual game. Having an active learning experience within a game framework, which has specific learning objectives and measurable outcomes. The game is the learning. Imagine “diner dash: restaurant” as a requirement for all food servers. Turns out the most important thing to have when creating learning games, is a bit of imagination and creativity. Download these resources to help you with your conversations: 54 Gamification Statistics You Must Know: 2021/2022 Market Share Analysis & Data 19 Gamification Trends for 2022-2025: Top Stats, Facts & Examples Domino's: Pizza Hero How to Use Gamification for Learning Reinforcement Linkedin Follow-up Message from Zsolt Olah Join the conversation You can have an opportunity to part of the live chat! Sign up here. Support the Learning Rebels Community To contribute and be part of the community check out our Patreon Page here Hire Learning Rebels Visit the Learning Rebels website to learn more about how Learning Rebels can help you reimagine workplace learning. Host: Shannon Tipton