Understanding the Role of Achievements in Game-Based Learning

The objective of the current research was to examine whether one potentially effective gaming strategy—achievements—has a positive impact on learning in a game-based environment. An achievement in a video game is a reward or recognition earned by players for an in-game accomplishment. This paper des...

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Main Authors: Lucas Blair, Clint Bowers, Janis Cannon-Bowers, Emily Gonzalez-Holland
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Serious Games Society 2016-12-01
Series:International Journal of Serious Games
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Online Access:http://journal.seriousgamessociety.org/index.php/IJSG/article/view/114