This week we shall be diving into some common misconceptions about both Game-Based Learning (GBL) and Gamification. In other to do that we need to know what they are first. In game-based learning, the game is the growth opportunity, though in gamification, the game parts are added to the conventional guidance strategy. Gamification in education refers to the presentation of game plan components and gameful encounters in the plan of educational experiences.

Gamification Misconception:

  • Gamification and games are the same thing
  • Gamification is not suited to a mature age audience
  • Gamification is simply structured competition
  • Gamification is just a fad

Game-Based Learning Misconception:

  • Games are full of mindless violence
  • Playing games is repetitive and boring
  • Gaming is a solitary activity
  • Gaming does not require much ‘thinking’

Eventhough Game-Based Learning (GBL) do have some misconception about them, we still know that they have some benefits. After reading the articil provide in this weeks reading, I realized that there are a lot of benefits in having GBL in a learning institute. For example, it is motivative, it is Inclusive, it is student-centred, it inspires critical thinking and decision taking, and finally it inspires creativity. In addition, watching one of the videos elaborates on the benfits of gamification. For example, Gamification helps increase participation, forster social and emotional learning, and motivates students to take risks.

Refrences:

Gurr, T., (@ELTSandbox), D. D., Baxter, L., Lisboa, M., Butler, M., Sandbox), D. D. (E. L. T., & Price, F. (2020, January 31). Game-based learning 1.1: Myths & mistakes. LearnJam. Retrieved May 23, 2022, from https://learnjam.com/game-based-learning-1-1/ 

Shannon, J. (n.d.). 7 common myths about gamification. Make a Video Game in Minutes Not Months. Retrieved May 23, 2022, from https://www.gamify.com/gamification-blog/10-common-misconceptions-about-gamification 

Written by Iacopo Falciani Teacher Trainer in Valencia, Falciani, W. by I., & Valencia, T. T. in. (2022, April 26). Game-based learning > what is, GBL vs gamification, types, benefits. Europass Teacher Academy. Retrieved May 23, 2022, from https://www.teacheracademy.eu/blog/game-based-learning/ 

(2021). YouTube. Retrieved May 23, 2022, from https://youtu.be/hVJaz9CM1ok.