| Understanding Gamification Contributor(s): Kim, Bohyun (Author) |
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ISBN: 0838959539 ISBN-13: 9780838959534 Publisher: ALA Editions OUR PRICE: $42.57 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Games & Activities | Reference - Education | Administration - General - Language Arts & Disciplines | Library & Information Science - General |
| Dewey: 371.337 |
| Physical Information: 0.08" H x 8.5" W x 11" (0.25 lbs) 38 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Library Technology Reports v.51 no.2 Gamification, which refers to applying gaming elements to a real-world activity, is not necessarily a new idea. But (1) the rapid adoption of the smartphone, (2) the tremendous growth of the mobile web, and (3) the increased use of social media have made it possible for gamification to be implemented in an unprecedentedly seamless, ubiquitous, and social manner, thereby transforming it into a portable activity interwoven with reality. This report explains the concept of gamification and how it differs from related concepts such as games, playful design, and toys; distinguishes game mechanics, dynamics, and aesthetics from one another; describes a number of gamification examples and projects in businesses, education from K-12 to higher education, and public and academic libraries; and discusses what they do, how they work, and how successful they are. This report also addresses a number of issues and variables that need to be taken into consideration when designing successful gamification for educational purposes, including the undermining effect of gamification's external rewards on intrinsic motivation. |