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2022-2023 Westminster College Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Westminster College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EDU 205 - Gamification in Education and Beyond

Semester Hours: 2

This course provides educational professionals, aspiring goal setters, and game designers with an introduction to using game design elements in the classroom or other fields.  Gamification is a broad concept that has been applied in a variety of sectors of society, including education.  The rise of gamification has become an important educational tool and strategy to not only motivate students to be more engaged in core content, but also to enhance their socialization and group problem-solving.  For many students, incorporating gamification elements into the classroom is a game-changer.

When Offered: Every year