Game Elements and Mechanics
This game element involves adding challenges like points, badges, or leaderboards without changing the content itself.
What is structural gamification?
This learning method involves studying content in small chunks over a long period of time.
What is distributive learning?
This type of motivation is driven by external rewards, like points or prizes.
What is extrinsic motivation?
These games are focused on providing players with a realistic experience where they practice real-world behaviors or decisions.
What is a simulation?
This type of memory involves recalling specific events or experiences tied to strong emotions.
What is episodic memory?
This element of a game typically involves players working together to achieve a common goal.
What is cooperation?
This teaching method provides support at first, which is gradually reduced as learners become more independent.
What is scaffolding?
This key element of Self-Determination Theory involves feeling connected to others.
What is relatedness?
This type of game focuses on solving mysteries, where players search for answers to unresolved questions.
What is a mystery game?
This term describes a situation in which players need to resolve an unanswered question or unfinished situation to feel closure.
What is an open loop?
The game element that encourages players to make difficult decisions in order to progress is known as this.
What is strategy?
This type of feedback, given after a learner's response, explains why a specific answer is correct or incorrect.
What is explanatory feedback?
This term describes the need for players to feel in control of their actions in a game.
What is autonomy?
This type of game involves competition, where players vie for victory against each other.
What is a racing game?
This type of motivation involves feeling effective and capable in a given activity, a key component of Self-Determination Theory.
What is competence?