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Exploring Instructors' Perspectives, Practices, and Perceived Support Needs and Barriers Related to the Gamification of MOOCs
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An, Yunjo; Zhu, Meina; Bonk, Curtis J.; Lin, Lin – Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 2021
This study explored instructors' perceptions, interest, self-efficacy, perceived barriers, and support needs regarding gamification in MOOCs. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected from an online survey and follow-up interviews. Most participants showed interest in gamification and indicated that they would consider utilizing gaming…
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Educational Practices, Teaching Methods, Self Efficacy
Designing Effective Gamified Learning Experiences
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An, Yunjo – International Journal of Technology in Education, 2020
Gamification has been used in a variety of settings, including business, healthcare, and education. Although there are successful gamification examples, many gamification projects fail due to poor design. Despite the importance of thoughtful design of gamification, previous research on gamification in education has not paid sufficient attention to…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Instructional Design, Competition, Game Based Learning
A History of Instructional Media, Instructional Design, and Theories
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An, Yunjo – International Journal of Technology in Education, 2021
This paper discusses the history of the instructional design and technology field in four major time periods: (1) 1900s-1930s, (2) World War II-1970s, (3) 1980s-1990s, and (4) 21st century. Since the 20th century has been discussed in detail in earlier works, this paper puts more focus on the 21st century section, which includes discussions of…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Educational History, Social Media, Game Based Learning