Gamification and Its Challenges In E-Learning: A Case Study of Computer Science Learners in KKHSOU

Autor/inn/en	Barua, Antara Mahanta; Bharali, Sruti Sruba
Titel	Gamification and Its Challenges In E-Learning: A Case Study of Computer Science Learners in KKHSOU
Quelle	In: Asian Association of Open Universities Journal, 18 (2023) 3, S.233-245 (13 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
DOI	10.1108/AAOUJ-01-2023-0001
Schlagwörter	Gamification; Electronic Learning; Computer Science Education; College Students; Student Attitudes; Foreign Countries; Teaching Methods; Learning Processes; Distance Education; Instructional Effectiveness; India + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Computer science lessons; Informatikunterricht; Collegestudent; Schülerverhalten; Ausland; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Learning process; Lernprozess; Distance study; Distance learning; Fernunterricht; Unterrichtserfolg; Indien
Abstract	Purpose: The purpose of the case study is to investigate the perception of computer science learners at Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University (KKHSOU) regarding the use of gamification and to identify the challenges in implementing gamified teaching-learning processes in open and distance learning (ODL) institutions. Design/methodology/approach: The case study was carried out by observing the views of the learners on the use of gamification in distance learning and studying the participation level of computer science learners before and after the gamification environment was added to a specific topic through the learning management system (LMS). The pre-game and post-game effects on learners' participation against various factors using t-tests were also investigated in this study. Findings: The study reveals that gamification had a positive and highly significant influence on the learners' participation and engagement in the e-content provided via the LMS. The post-gamification mean score (5.62) was higher than the pre-gamification mean score (2.36), and the overall paired t-test (5.301) value was significant at the 1% level of significance. Some of the challenges faced during the study were communication with the learner, lack of technical skills of the learner, duration of study, etc. Originality/value: This study will help in understanding the perception and effect of gamification on computer science learners in ODL mode in India. The study succeeded in demonstrating that the use of gamified elements results in increased learner participation. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01