Gamifying Moodle Tools and Technique · Gamification “…. Gamification is the use of game thinking and game mechanics in non-game contexts… ” Gamification uses the natural

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Ryan B. Azur

April 26, 2018, Manila Hotel

Gamifying Moodle Tools and Technique


Outline

• Why Gamification?

• What is Gamification?

• How to Gamify?

• Different plugins

• Q & A


Why Gamify?

• Because Traditional E-Learning is boring


Why Gamify?

• Because….

Games are fun


Why Gamify?

The average Philippine Household OWNS AT LEAST ONE dedicated gaming console, PC or smartphone

98% of aged 18-24 owns a

smartphone.

47% of Ph household OWNS a

dedicated game console and those that do, owns an average of 2

There are an average of TWO GAMERS in each game-playing PH household

Under 20 years old

34%

21-35 years old

46%

36-45 20%

AGE BRACKET


What is Gamification?


Game

• A system in which players engage in an artificial conflict, defined by rules, that results in a quantifiable outcome.

• A structured experience with rules, goals, and progress that is fun

• The use of techniques to guide and motivate a player(s) through a journey


Gamification

“…. Gamification is the use of game thinking and game mechanics in non-game contexts… ”

Gamification uses the natural desire for competition, achievement, status, altruism and/or collaboration

(depending on personality type)


Game-like elements

• Interactivity

• Instant feedback

• Progress indicators

• Time limits

• Repetition

• Unveiling of levels

• Scoreboards

• Badges and Awards

• Social Interaction


Gamification Components • Objectives: A behavioral mechanic type, requiring the user to

take action for reward.

• Progression: Move the user through the content

• Feedback: Informing the user of their status


Player Types

• Know how to target different players types using gamification components. – Killers: Driven by player vs player competition. How do I compare to others?

– Achievers: Look to achieve all objectives available in a game. Desires to beat the game itself.

– Explorers: Pride themselves in exploring all facets of a game or the context surrounding it.

– Socializer: Prefer to socialize, play cooperatively, and share game experiences with others.


Gamification in Moodle Existing Component


Gamification in Moodle Needed Component


Gamification Plugins Blocks: Level up!

• Engage your students! Gamify your students' learning experience by allowing them to level up in their courses.


Gamification Plugins Blocks: Level up!


Gamification Plugins Interactive Content – H5P

• Access to lots of different interactive content types

• Easily share and reuse content.

• Open Source - Free to Use

• HTML5

• Responsive


Gamification Plugins Interactive Content – H5P


Gamification Plugins Activities: Game

• hangman

• crossword

• cryptex

• millionaire

• sudoku

• Snakes and Ladders

• The hidden picture

• Book with questions





• Quizventure is an activity module that loads quiz questions from the course it's added to. The possible answers come down as space ships and you have to shoot the correct one.




Gamification Plugins Blocks: Stash

• Add an inventory of items to your course and let your students find items by exploring the activities.

• The stash block is a good way to encourage more interaction with activities and is invaluable for teachers looking to gamify their course.


Gamification Plugins Blocks: Stash


Gamification Plugins Mootivated/Motrain - Mobile Gamification

• Mootivated and Motrain are mobile apps that reward student/employee effort for learning in Moodle. Virtual coins are awarded for working in Moodle and they can be spent at the discretion of the user in the app.


Moodle Gamification

Questions?

• About Gamification?

• Gamification in moodle?

• Plugins?

Contact me

• I won’t mind, let’s collaborate

• [email protected]

• [email protected]

Gamifying Moodle Tools and Technique · Gamification “…. Gamification is the use of game thinking and game mechanics in non-game contexts… ” Gamification uses the natural

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