Share Paper: Thinking Forward: Learning from the Past to Expand the Future of Gamification

  1. Emmalyn Green, Florida Atlantic University, United States
  2. Victoria Brown, Florida Atlantic University, United States
Wednesday, March 15 10:15 AM-11:15 AM St. Charles A - Rounds *

Abstract: Gamification is a powerful option to help increase participation and motivation for businesses as well as educators. As gamification continues to expand its reach across a variety of industries, social exchange theory (SET) can provide valuable insights that explains the behavior and motivations of participants. By understanding the history of gamification and exploring gamification through a social-exchange theory lens, educators can create more impactful learning experiences. This paper explores gamification from a SET perspective in an effort to design an gamified platform that supports learning.