9 Simple Ways to Include Gamification in Learning Design

Gamification is not just about creating complicated simulations or immersive

experiences. There are many simple ways to use game mechanics in learning

design to engage and motivate people to achieve their goals.

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9. “Chunk” LearningGood instructional design ‘chunks’ learning appropriately, and goes progressively deeper. If you ‘chunk’ the learning and revisit it, the potential for recall is much higher.

8. Provide elements to be revealed, discovered or searched forWith learning, don’t reveal all at the start. Include levels that need to be unlocked to reveal the next part.

7. Design so the user feels they have a choice of pathway By allowing users to alter the path or jump past things they’ve mastered, gives a more accomplished sense of control which positively impacts motivation.

6. Show visibility of progressBy including levels and progress bars in a personalised dashboard, the user has an overview of their progress and an understanding of what they still need to complete.

5. Design for “Flow”There is a ‘sweet spot’ point when you are in the zone, between boredom and anxiety. Lots of games make use of this sweet spot - too hard and we give up, too easy and we get bored and forget it.

4. Make the interface a pleasure to use so users want to come backBig soware developers are including more friendliness in their interfaces, which adds a fun element whilst removing none of the communication value.

3. Create simple, visually engaging interfaces with a human touchIn games the interface needs to be simple so it doesn’t impede game play. Gameful design can add pleasure to using an interface, without altering the functionality.

2. Provide a narrative that users can identify withProviding a character to follow, empathise and identify with, brings a story to life and gives it meaning.

1. Make learning more personableIf there is an emotional attachment to learning it makes it more powerful. Emotion enhances memory.