Descriptor: "GAMIFICATION" / Language: english / Publication Year Range: Last 10 years / Publisher: american library association / Topic: games - Searchworks@Jio Institute Digital Library Search Results

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Start Over Descriptor "GAMIFICATION" Topic games Publication Year Range Last 10 years Language english Publisher american library association

Subjects: *GAMIFICATION, *GAMES, *TECHNOLOGY, *TOYS, *APPLICATION software awards
Abstract: The article reviews examples of gamification and identifies elements that differentiate gamification from games. It notes that both gamification and games share characteristics like providing fun, requiring levels of technology and serving different purposes for different individuals. It compares gamification with related concepts namely game, playful design and toys. It reviews the Fun Theory Award winning applications like "Bottle Bank Arcade Machine," "Speed Camera Lottery" and "Play Belt."
Published: 2015

Author: Marcotte, Alison
Subjects: *LIBRARY technical services, *VIRTUAL reality, *AUGMENTED reality, *GAMIFICATION, *LIBRARY services for children, *APPLICATION software, *ELECTRONICS, *GAMES, *LIBRARIES, *MEDICAL ethics, *MOTION pictures, *PRIVACY, *PROGRAMMING languages, *TECHNOLOGY, *WORLD Wide Web, *DATA security
Abstract: The article provides information on recommended practices, technology, and equipment for libraries to improve their technology offerings. Suggestions include creating a virtual tour of the library, using Google Cardboard augemented reality sets, and teaching with gamification platforms to engage children.
Published: 2017

Subjects: *GAMES, *DESIGN, *GAMIFICATION, *AVATARS (Virtual reality), *DYNAMICS
Abstract: The article examines game design elements in order to understand how gamification works. It adopts the definition of gamification as the use of game design elements typical for games in non-game applications. It cites examples of game elements like points, avatars and badges, game mechanics, like behavioral momentum, loss aversion and ownership, that fall into three types, namely behavioral, feedback and progression. It also discusses the mechanics, dynamics and aesthetics (MDA) framework.
Published: 2015

Subjects: *GAMIFICATION, *LIBRARY education (Continuing education), *LIBRARY associations, *LIBRARIES, *ALTERNATIVE education, *GAMES, *ADULT education workshops, *LIBRARY public services
Abstract: A course overview is presented for the online workshop "Transforming the Library through Gamification," available through American Library Association (ALA) Editions and led by library systems management expert Bohyun Kim.
Published: 2015

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