It's not for everyone, but gamification has a place

Margaret Ryan

By Margaret Ryan
Published June 21, 2020

With most teachers now familiar with delivering lessons online, where’s the silver bullet to lift jaded students’ engagement with their learning and ensure knowledge sticks? Could online gamification principles help?

A German study has found video gaming benefits brain development by increasing areas responsible for spatial orientation, forming memories, strategic planning and fine motor skills.

Pundits say it can deliver self-paced learning, boost kids’ motivation through challenges, regular feedback and drip-fed assessments. It can give ...

This story appeared in the June 2020 edition of Australian Teacher Magazine.

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