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GAMIFICATION

How does the "interest curve" approach, used in gamification, differ from traditional instructional models that only focus on initial attention?

 It requires learners to self-direct their learning based on interest rather than a fixed curriculum.
 It abandons any structured sequence and allows interest to evolve randomly over time.
 It maintains and builds learner interest through a carefully crafted sequence of events from start to climax.
 It focuses solely on entertaining learners throughout the experience to keep them engaged.

Creating an effective game or properly gamifying content requires great deal of design and upfront work so that to create a game that is both fun and instructional?

 True
 False

What is the key purpose of gamification?

 to increase student engagement and retention
 to allow students a competitive edge
 to offer creativity
 to make feedback more immediate

Definition of Simulation in the context of gamification?

 learners as players
 competition
 controlled reality
 accurate portrayal of reality

Why is it important NOT to use a one-size-fits-all approach in gamification?

 It’s cheaper to build a single model
 Learners love surprises
 All games should be exactly the same
 Different audiences respond differently to game mechanics

What is game-based learning?

 None of these is correct.
 Develops alternate opportunities to redo assignments.
 Builds mechanisms to repeat the key learnings as often as needed.
 Designs learning activities that are intrinsically game-like.

What is an important feature of a successful gamified learning environment?

 Ambiguous rules
 Meaningless rewards
 Clear goals and feedback
 Static difficulty

Which player type is focused on acting upon other players within the game world?

 Achievers
 Socializers
 Killers
 Explorers

Gamification is the process and serious-game is the output?

 False
 True

Which of the following is a common mistake in gamification?

 Over-relying on competition
 Using storytelling
 Offering feedback
 Supporting intrinsic motivation

What is NOT a game-element?

 Leaderboard
 Storytelling
 Roleplay
 All are game-elements

Gamification is a fantastic technique that should be applied to all learning events?

 True
 False

Which of the following is NOT recommended in gamification?

 Designing for accessibility
 Encouraging shared purpose
 Ignoring emotional responses
 Supporting autonomy

Which of the following scenarios BEST illustrates the use of a "hook" in designing a learning experience?

 An instructional video starts with an overview of the course objectives and expected learning outcomes.
 A training module begins with a detailed breakdown of compliance regulations before asking learners to apply them in case studies.
 A course on cybersecurity starts by presenting a real-life hacking incident that cost a company millions, asking learners what went wrong.
 An eLearning program begins by testing the learner’s existing knowledge to identify gaps before instruction begins.

What is gamification in education?

 Gamification is the application of game elements or a game framework to existing learning activities.
 Gamification refers to offering students themed games during recess times at school.
 Gamification is when school libraries allow computer access time for the purpose of gaming.
 Gamification is when students would rather play games at school than learn.