#gamification

ToasterBotnet - Productivity

@toasterbotnet.bsky.social

7 hours ago

Why Treating Life Like a Video Game Fixed My Motivation YouTube video by ToasterBotnet - Productivity and Memes

youtu.be/Q0bCywYUGs4

#selfimprovement #gamification #productivity #habits #personaldevelopment

Kevin Korte

@kevinkorte.bsky.social

15 hours ago

It's an interesting idea to gamify Open Source contributions to teach students about the community. Now, someone has to start the quest of decoupling it from GitHub.
#opensource #gamification
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University XP

@universityxp.bsky.social

17 hours ago

https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=ZvO5ljgL-UUTADmx&v=8hwMUpghSoc&feature=youtu.be

Interactive Experiences for Games-Based Learning youtu.be/8hwMUpghSoc... #games #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #board games #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames

JMIR Publications

@jmirpub.bsky.social

21 hours ago

A Gamified Pain Management Intervention for Adults With Chronic Pain in Mainland China: Single-Arm Pre-Post Pilot Study With Machine Learning Predictive Modeling Background: The widespread prevalence of chronic pain (CP) significantly impacts daily functioning worldwide. In mainland China, maintaining engagement in biopsychosocial interventions remains challenging. Gamification, designed based on self-determination theory, can enhance motivation, while machine learning (ML) algorithms can assist clinicians in dynamically optimizing pain management. Objective: This study aimed to (1) evaluate the preliminary effectiveness of a gamified pain management (GPM) program on CP and psychological outcomes and (2) identify key factors of significant pain improvements through the application of ML to guide intervention adjustments. Methods: A single-arm, pre-post study was conducted with 16 participants with CP in mainland China, recruited via social media using convenience sampling. Participants engaged in a 10-week web-based GPM intervention consisting of education, physical activities, and gamified elements, including points, avatars, and feedback. Primary outcomes were pain intensity and interference measured by the Brief Pain Inventory. Secondary outcomes included anxiety, depression, and quality of life. Analysis included paired tests, and ML models were trained to predict clinically meaningful pain reductions. Shapley additive explanations, least absolute shrinkage and selection operator regression, association rule mining, and Kaplan-Meier survival analysis were used to identify key predictors and optimal sessions and intervention durations across subgroups. Results: A total of 16 participants were engaged, with a mean age of 27.63 (SD 9.584) years. Results from paired tests reported significant improvements in pain intensity (decreased by 27.3%, 95% CI 1.061 to 3.064; =.001), pain interference (decreased by 27.3%, 95% CI 8.159-17.216;

JMIR Formative Res: A Gamified Pain Management Intervention for Adults With Chronic Pain in Mainland China: Single-Arm Pre-Post Pilot Study With Machine Learning Predictive Modeling #ChronicPain #PainManagement #Gamification #MachineLearning #HealthcareInnovation

University XP

@universityxp.bsky.social

23 hours ago

What are Interactive Experiences? What are interactive experiences?On today’s episode we’ll answer the question: “What are Interactive Experiences?” Interactions and experiences are things th...

Interactive Experiences for Games-Based Learning youtu.be/8hwMUpghSoc... #games #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #board games #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames

@stsamida.bsky.social

1 day ago

Unser Handbuch #Materialität und #Digitalität erscheint seit letztem Jahr online-first. Die ersten Beiträge handeln von A wie #Affordanzen über #Games und #Gamification, M wie #Musik bis hin zu R wie #Roboter.
To be continued.

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University XP

@universityxp.bsky.social

1 day ago

Game Systems — University XP Big systems, small systems, fast systems, slow systems. Pretty much everything, everyone, and everybody that we work with is part of system: large or small. But how do those systems work and how do they affect you?

What’s your system? universityxp.com/blo... #edgames #edtech #gamedesign #gamedevelopment #games #games4ed #gamesbasedlearning #gamification #gamificationoflearning #gbl

University XP

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1 day ago

Formal Game Structures Formal Game StructuresOn today’s episode we’ll cover formal game structures.Formal game structures are the cornerstone on which game designers build their ex...

Formal Game Structures youtu.be/-_OQCn2sQhA... #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames

University XP

@universityxp.bsky.social

1 day ago

AP Table Talk: Trick-Taking Ladder Climbing AP Table Talk: Trick-Taking Ladder ClimbingIn this episode of AP Table Talk, the hosts Brian and Dave Eng explore the enduring appeal of trick-taking and lad...

Strategy, Structure, and Skill: Lessons from Classic Game Mechanics youtu.be/QTTlCQlxlTw... #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #boardgames #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames

University XP

@universityxp.bsky.social

2 days ago

What is Constructivism? — University XP This process of knowledge construction - especially game knowledge - is called constructivism. This article will examine and define what constructivism is. Constructivism as applied to education a will be outlined as well as how constructivism is applied in other aspects. Constructivism as it is applied in educational practice will be examined and how the roles and expectations of...

Constructed Experiences in Games-Based Learning universityxp.com/blo... #games #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames

University XP

@universityxp.bsky.social

2 days ago

Player Interaction Player InteractionOn today’s episode we’ll cover Player Interaction. Player interaction is an important characteristic to consider when designing games. The ...

What kind of activities make up “Player Interaction?” youtu.be/lTbU9dqbj4o... #games #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames

University XP

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2 days ago

Distributed Practice in Games-Based Learning Distributed Practice in Games-Based LearningOn today’s episode we’ll examine Distributed Practice in Games-Based Learning. You are probably familiar with “cr...

Games-Based Learning for “Distributed Practice” youtu.be/td33VyBDuT4... #games #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames

University XP

@universityxp.bsky.social

3 days ago

What Exactly is Game Balance and Why Does it Matter? universityxp.com/pod... #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames

University XP

@universityxp.bsky.social

3 days ago

Naomi Pariseault and HerStory Naomi Pariseault and HerStoryIn this episode of "Experience Points" by University XP, Dave Eng and Naomi Pariseault discuss the educational value of the boar...

Game Design Meets Learning: Exploring HerStory with Naomi Pariseault youtu.be/1NwSUvlHvBQ... #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #boardgames #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames

University XP

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3 days ago

Examining Games through Game Components universityxp.com/pod... #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames

University XP

@universityxp.bsky.social

4 days ago

Games-Based Learning Virtual Conference 2026 Games-Based Learning Virtual Conference 2026

If you’re still teaching the same way… why? 🤔 Janna Kellinger shows how to turn courses into immersive, game-like experiences students actually love. Register before it’s too late: gblconference.com/ June 5–7 | Online 💻 #Gamification

University XP

@universityxp.bsky.social

4 days ago

The Nature of Games — University XP What is a game? What makes a game? Games have been part of human history for many years.  But do we even know what we are playing? What makes them fun, interesting, unique, and engaging?

What is a game? What makes a game? Games have been part of human history for many years. But do we even know what we are playing? universityxp.com/blo... #gamesbasedlearning #gaming #gamedesign #gamification #gamificationoflearning #edgames #games4ed

University XP

@universityxp.bsky.social

5 days ago

What exactly is a “Learning Game?” universityxp.com/pod... #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames

University XP

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5 days ago

https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=h8MpDz4iaIQWpzIr&v=U5cFYm4B1xg&feature=youtu.be

Game-Based Learning that Works: Inside Zack Hartzman's Classroom youtu.be/U5cFYm4B1xg... #games #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #boardgames #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames

University XP

@universityxp.bsky.social

5 days ago

Escape Rooms for Learning — University XP Escape rooms—originating from video games—blend storytelling and teamwork into puzzle-solving adventures. This article explores using them in education: designing them around learning outcomes, fostering collaboration, enhancing engagement, and applying knowledge actively. It also examines escape boxes, digital variants, practical challenges, and the overall impact on student learning experiences.

From Passive to Active: Why Escape Rooms Work in Education & Training universityxp.com/blo... #games #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #boardgames #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames

Alice Keeler

@alicekeeler.com

5 days ago

Award Badges to Your Students with Certify’em

alicekeeler.com/2022/05/24/a...

Students take a Google Form quiz and are automatically sent a badge.

#gamification #GoogleWorkspace #GoogleEDU

Imparago

@imparago.bsky.social

6 days ago

Adding collectible cards to Imparago to gently motivate students! 🎴

In the future, I'd love to involve emerging artists or the kids using the app to create themed decks!

Thoughts? 🌿

#EdTech #BuildInPublic #ADHD #Gamification

University XP

@universityxp.bsky.social

6 days ago

Meaningful Choices Meaningful ChoicesOn today’s episode we’ll cover Meaningful Choices. A more serious definition of games is that they are a collection of meaningful choices. ...

What makes up a meaningful choices in games?youtu.be/xV6u7XaMyTE... #games #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames

Graham Stanley

@grahamstanley.bsky.social

6 days ago

#gamification and #game-basedlearning Centre for Teaching Excellence, University of Waterloo uwaterloo.ca/centre-for-t...

University XP

@universityxp.bsky.social

6 days ago

Feedback Loops — University XP Feedback is an important part of the learning process. Feedback is also really important for games to be engaging and fun. Feedback in education is based on providing the student with tangible information that they can use to improve their learning, knowledge grasp, or retention. Feedback in a game is provided to the player in order to viscerally show them the impact of their actions. 

Feedback in education is based on providing the student with tangible information that they can use to improve their learning, knowledge grasp, or retention universityxp.com/blo... #edgames #edtech #games4ed #gamesbasedlearning #gamification #gamificationoflearning

Alice Keeler

@alicekeeler.com

6 days ago

Grade categories in Google Classroom.
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Use star emojis to indicate the challenge level of the activity.

#googleclassroom
#googleEDU #gamification #TeacherTech #EduSky

University XP

@universityxp.bsky.social

6 days ago

Getting at the Core with Core Loops of Game Play universityxp.com/pod... #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames

University XP

@universityxp.bsky.social

1 week ago

What is Player Engagement? What is Player Engagement?On today’s episode, we’ll answer the question: What is Player Engagement? Games require that players interact with them. They requi...

Engagement Isn’t Optional: Why Great Games Demand Player Investment youtu.be/x_z9J6RO45s... #gamesbasedlearning #gamedesign #gaming #gamedevelopment #boardgames #gamification #gbl #games4ed #gamificationoflearning #edgames

Thiard News@F4F

@newsen.bsky.social

1 week ago

Transforming Education Through Gamification: The Future of Learning and Organizational Growth Explore how gamification is reshaping learning experiences, fostering engagement, and driving growth within organizations through innovative training.

Transforming Education Through Gamification: The Future of Learning and Organizational Growth #Japan #Tokyo #Learning #Gamification #Bearlab

Thiard News@F4F

@newsen.bsky.social

1 week ago

Digital Entertainment Asset Launches New Disaster Prevention Project at XU Conference 2026 in Toranomon Digital Entertainment Asset introduces a novel approach to disaster prevention through gamification at XU Conference 2026, targeting social implementation.

Digital Entertainment Asset Launches New Disaster Prevention Project at XU Conference 2026 in Toranomon #Japan #Tokyo #Gamification #Digital_Entertainment_Asset #XU_Conference