Is Sustainable Online Learning Possible with Gamification?—The Effect of Gamified Online Learning on Student Learning

Sungjin Park,Sangkyun Kim

doi:10.3390/su13084267

Abstract

The use of gamification is garnering attention as a method that promotes sustainable learning during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) era. This study investigates the effect that gamified online learning has on student learning and has utilized a gamified online learning program to examine the impact. To determine the program’s effectiveness, a study has been conducted with 140 elementary and middle school students. A previously developed survey instrument was used to measure the results. The study’s findings suggest that gamification in online learning has a positive impact on learner motivation and the understanding of the educational content. Based on the findings, this study proposes that gamification should be used as a sustainable method to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) of ensuring “quality education”.

Highlights

The world has been dealing with the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID19) pandemic since the beginning of 2020
This study identified the content of science class composition and learning used to conduct experiments and applied the contents of Science Level Up to supplement student learning
Because the missions and quests designed by Science Level Up had an appropriate level of difficulty, they had a positive effect on learner motivation

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Introduction

The world has been dealing with the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID19) pandemic since the beginning of 2020. Numerous offline activities, from exercise to dining out, have been controlled or restricted. As there is a need to ensure continued education despite the pandemic, new methods of learning have been introduced. The solution so far has been online learning. Teachers and students do not meet at school for classes. Instead, they interact virtually through computers and smartphones from their own homes

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