Purpose Gamification is the application of game features, mainly video game elements, into
non-game context for the purpose of promoting motivation and engagement in learning. The …

Given the importance of word knowledge for second language acquisition, there is always a
need for effective word-learning approaches from language learners. With the rapid …

Throughout history, many have championed the use of play, games, and game-inspired
design to improve the human condition. In the mid-2000s, the confluence of web …

Background and Aim Gamification has been defined as the use of characteristics commonly
associated with video games in non-game contexts. In this article, I reframe this definition in …

Consumption can be more than just a necessity; it can become a leisure activity. With the
emergence of e-commerce and social media, products and services are just one click away; …

Abstract Knowledge is one of the most important resources for businesses. Knowledge
management systems (KMS) are implemented to guarantee an adequate handling of this …

Background The theory of gamified learning provides a theoretical framework to test the
impact of gamification efforts upon learner behaviors and attitudes, as well as the effect of …

Teaching students in a pleasant and successful way more and more requires the inclusion
of interactive elements in the mix of didactic elements. As guessing games and quizzes …

Serious games and gamification are useful tools for learning and sustaining long-term
engagement in the activities that are not meant to be entertaining. However, the application …

Underrepresentation of women in computer science (CS) increasingly demands the
necessity to find and enhance current learning engagement approaches to bring more …