Evaluating the Implementation of Gamification in a High School English Language Arts Course

• In Event: LED- Hands-On Learning & Gamification to Engage (v)

Short Description

Intrinsic motivation is a strong predictor of student engagement. Incorporating game elements (gamification) in instruction has received considerable attention for creating intrinsically motivating learning environments. This study will present the findings from an implementation of a gamified instructional unit on research and argumentative essay writing in a high school English Language Arts course.

Authors

• Contributor: Michael Jett, James F. Byrnes High School

• Presenter: Fatih Ari, University of South Carolina

• Contributor: William Morris, University of South Carolina