Gamification Design

Source: behance.net

According to Werbach and Hunter gamification can be represented by a pyramidal structure made up of its three main elements: dynamics, mechanics and components.

Gamification and Online Education from Kevin Werbach

Ref.: Gamification mechanics, dynamics and components

Sebastian Deterding's talk on Gamification 

    

When designing a gamified learning activity it is necessary to take into consideration the following steps:

> know your students (needs' analysis);

> define the learning goals;

> define the type of activities;

> select the mechanics involved;

> select the right tools.

                                                                                 

Learning Diary: notes and reflections from the MOOC "Gamification in educazione" by University of Florence and from my own web searches