GAMIFICATION OF EDUCATION FOR BETTER STUDENT MOTIVATION

The challenges faced by schools and colleges are many, among which student motivation is the biggest crisis. Without proper motivation from students the institutions can’t improve student performance. The institutions are brainstorming new methods to engage students with high motivation.Gone are the days when A for apple, B for ball, in the era of internet it’s A for android, B for Bluetooth. Now everything is being centralized around computer technology. So institutions are forced to use latest methodology to motivate students. Gamification is one of the latest methodologies being used to motivate students.

Gamification is nothing but using gaming mechanism in the process of learning. There are various gaming mechanisms that can be incorporated with the classroom. The main Gamification mechanisms used are progress mechanics, social interactions, collaborative approach to problem solving etc.

The gamified approach of learning helps the students in many ways. Not only it gets students motivated but also enhances their analytical thinking, develops their creativity and helps achieve their goal. It helps them think in a whole new way and it makes learning a enjoyable process.

gamification_vjgusSocial learning platforms such as COURSEEPLUS offer’s various Gamification mechanisms from sign up to sign out which makes learning a fun thing to do. For every step the student finishes, points are rewarded and later, on the successful completion of the course, badges and certificates are provided. All these, motivate students to achieve more and makes them collaborate with others.In the era of internet, everything revolves around social media. It is high time institutions use new methods of teaching to improve student performance. Social learning platforms, cloud campus, Gamification etc help institutions motivate students at the same time make learning an enjoyable thing to do.