UXP_FB_Logo copy.jpg

News

Posts in Gamification
Miami-Dade to Test Impact of Gamification on Science Scores

The U.S. Department of Education is funding a five-year, nearly $8 million study in South Florida to evaluate the impact of gamification on fifth grade science scores. Partnering with Legends of Learning and WestEd, Impact Florida aims to assess game-based science instruction's effectiveness in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

Read More
The four ways to use games in learning: From adapting principles to going bespoke

Gamification in learning encompasses various approaches, from integrating game principles into activities to designing bespoke learning games. Incorporating elements like points, levels, and choices into non-game activities constitutes a lighter form of gamification, as seen in apps like Duolingo. Activity-based learning, inspired by games, emphasizes engagement through action.

Read More