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Three Questions to Ask Before You Embark on Gamification

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What's the difference between game-based learning and gamification? When shall I use game-based learning and when shall I use gamification? Many instructional designers and instructors struggle in differentiating those two terms and debate on which learning strategy to choose. The article will reveal the answers to these questions and posit three questions for instructional designers and instructors to consider to help them make the decision.

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          cover image eLearn
          eLearn  Volume 2014, Issue 11
          November 2014
          11-01-2014
          EISSN:1535-394X
          DOI:10.1145/2687917
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          • Published: 21 November 2014

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