Gamification in the Classroom

Premanand Edward Malyakkal; .

Abstract

Technology Enhanced Language Learning (TELL) is the buzzword of new learning strategies in the classroom. Game-based applications used in the classroom can investigate the interest generated and performance in learning. They can be used to apply insights and develop the pedagogy. Although there are many games-enhanced and game-based perspectives (Chik, 2014), there is a need for more research on the former. The experiment and survey was conducted during a National Seminar held at the Malabar Christian College, Calicut, S. India with over one hundred participants from more than 16 colleges all over India. A simple game format using web resources was administered to the participants with a questionnaire before and after the game to measure their interest. The results highlighted the fact that game-based pedagogy stimulates learners and engages their attention. The experiment is hoped to have far-reaching consequences in the educational world

Keywords

Internet and Web Applications, Education Technology and Training, Web-based Education Systems and Learning Applications, Communication Systems, Human Computer Interaction (HCI)

References

[1] Broussard, Jessica E, and Krisanna Machtmes, 2012. 'Gaming as Curriculum,' Curriculum and Teaching Dialogue14,pp. 1- 2.Available:http://www.questia.com/read/1G1-305745276.

[2] Chatzopoulos, Nikolaos. (2014, September). 3 Edtech Tools You Can Use To Gamify Your Classroom. Available:http://www.edudemic.com/gamify-your-classroom-2/

[3] Chik, Alice. 2014. "Digital Gaming and Language Learning: Autonomy and Community," Language, Learning & Technology 18, No. 2. Available: http://www.questia.com/read/1G1-374694477

[4] Eseryel, Deniz et al., 2014. "An Investigation of the Interrelationships between Motivation, Engagement, and Complex Problem Solving in Game-Based Learning," Educational Technology & Society 17, No. 1. Available: http://www.questia.com/read/1G1-361942583

[5] Jelena Jovanovic and Raymond Chiong, 2012. "Introduction to the Special Section on Game-Based Learning: Design and Applications," Interdisciplinary Journal of Information, Knowledge and Management 7. Available:http://www.questia.com/read/1G1-334276649

[6] Kapp, K. The Gamification of Learning and Instruction: Game-based Methods and Strategies for Training and Education. San Francisco, CA: Pfeiffer. 2012.

[7] Macaulay, G C. “The History of Herodotus” MacMillan and Co. Vol 1. London1.94. Available: http://wps.pearsoncustom.com/wps/media/objects/2426/2484749/chap_ass ets/bookshelf/herodotus.pdf

[8] Mangalindan, J. P. 2012. Play to win: The game-based economy. Fortune.Available: http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2010/09/03/the-gamebased-economy/

[9] McGonigal, J. Reality is broken: Why games make us better and how they can change the world. Penguin Press. NY.2011.

[10] Premanand, E M. “Tablet – A Pill for Virtual Education.”CEC, New Delhi. 124 – 127,2012.

[11] Reinhardt, Jonathon and Julie M. Sykes. (2014, July ). "Digital Game and Play Activity in L2 Teaching and Learning," Language, Learning & Technology 18, no. 2, 2014.http://www.questia.com/read/1G1-374694469.

[12] Ryan, R., & Deci, E. Self-determination theory and the facilitation of intrinsic motivation, social development, and well-being. American Psychologist, 55 (1), 68-78, 2000.

[13] Suits, B. The Grasshopper: Games, Life and Utopia. Orchard Park, Broadview Press. NY.4: 159, 2005

[14] Theisen, Toni. 2013. "New Spaces New Realities: Expanding Learning Any Time, Any Place," Foreign Language Annals 46, No. 2. http://www.questia.com/read/1P3-3047426511.

[15] Thorne, Steven L. And Erin Watters. (2013, July). "Review of Language at Play: Digital Games in Second and Foreign Language Teaching and Learning," Language, Learning & Technology 17, No. 3. Available: http://www.questia.com/read/1G1-356267160.

[16]Kahoot Blog. (2014, September). Available: http://blog.getkahoot.com/tagged/stories

Cites this article as

P. E. Malyakkal, ., "Gamification in the Classroom", International Journal of Innovative Research in Computer Science and Technology (IJIRCST), Vol-2, Issue-5, Page No-52-55, 2014. Available from:

Corresponding Author

Premanand Edward Malyakkal

Associate Professor, Department of English, Malabar Christian College, Calicut, India.(e-mailpremclt@gmail.com)

Download Full Paper

Download PDF

No. of Downloads: 5 | No. of Views: 2108

Gamification in the Classroom

Citations

Total View 2108

Total Download 5