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Sunday, 19 May 2019

Things To Learn About Gamification Training

By Catherine Watson


A teacher has to keep himself up-to-date with the latest techniques in encouraging learning and making it fun for his students. Because of the popularity of online games, gamification training is also being offered to educators so that they can take advantage of this method in class. But before he jumps into the bandwagon, take a look at the following this to consider about this technique.

It is best that you have a basic understanding of what the practice is before you enroll in a course. This will help you determine if a course can address your needs and what you should accept once you are enrolled into the course. Gamification is the practice of including fun and challenging activities when learning. Challenges build up as the learner gains more skills and points or rewards are being given.

With its increasing popularity, it has seen applications not just in schools but also in various industries. Teachers award points upon passing tests and completing tasks, which are then summed after a week or term. Digital savvy teachers can also turn lessons into online games that can be repeated until a skill is learned. In the workplace, in addition to being employed to train employees, this practice is being used to encourage attainment of goals and aiming for higher ones.

Because the practice is becoming popular all over the world, there are a lot of options when it comes to enrolling in the course. When choosing, the teacher has to consider where he wants to learn and how much time he can dedicate to the class. World renowned universities offer advanced classes on the topic. Many of them awards certificates to prove achievement of knowledge. Online classes are also great options for busy learners.

There may be requirements for enrolling into this course. One of which is having the creativity in making games out of challenging lessons that are normally not interesting for learners. Deep knowledge of the subject that will be used as well as understanding the learning goals of the students should also be possessed by the educators. The school offering the course may also have educational requirements such as the completion of a degree or a good grade.

This is a great method for learning encouragement and goal attainment, yet it also comes with some unfavorable feedback. Some institutions and industries state that the results did not vary much from using other techniques. Educators may also need to spend more time in creating new content for this technique than for traditional ones. Rewards may also come at a cost on the teacher or the institution and may be hard to sustain.

If an educator is ready to learn more about the technique, he can look into the cost of enrolling in a class. Taking the course at a reputable institution will come at a higher cost due to the quality of teaching and the highly recognizable name on the certificate. On the other hand, an educator can opt to learn the method through online means at a fraction of the cost. He will also spend less time and money on travel.

Every teacher should be updated with the latest teaching techniques for the benefit of their learners. But before enrolling in any course that is readily available, he should understand the basics to determine if this will be a good opportunity for him.




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