Features, Frameworks, and Benefits of Gamified Microlearning: A Systematic Literature Review
Summary
The study explores the integration of gamification and microlearning to enhance learning experiences. Utilizing a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method, the research sifted through 24,689 articles from reputable databases, narrowing down to 20 relevant studies. The findings reveal 15 key features of gamified microlearning categorized into game environment, learning content, assessment, and user control. Additionally, seven frameworks for developing gamified microlearning platforms were identified, alongside seven benefits highlighting increased motivation and engagement among learners. The study underscores the effectiveness of gamified microlearning in creating enjoyable and efficient learning environments.
Key Topics
- Gamified Microlearning Features: Identified 15 features across four categories—game environment, learning content, assessment, and user control—essential for engaging and effective learning platforms.
- Frameworks for Gamified Microlearning: Seven frameworks were discussed, including the Octalysis Framework and the Snowflake Model, which guide the development of gamified microlearning platforms by integrating game elements with educational content.
- Benefits of Gamified Microlearning: The study highlights seven benefits, such as increased motivation, engagement, and efficient learning, demonstrating the positive impact of gamified microlearning on the learning process.
Abstract
Gamified microlearning, as an approach that collaborates microlearning and gamification theory is widely adopted nowadays. Users report positive feedback on its utilization in various sectors. This paper provides a review of previous and current research to synthesize theory about gamified microlearning, including features, framework, and gamified microlearning benefits by using Systematic Literature Review (SLR) as a method. Reputable journal databases included ACM Digital Library, IEEE Xplore, ScienceDi- rect, ProQuest, and Scopus were discovered to conduct the SLR. As many as 24.689 articles were found by specific keywords and filtered to 20 eligible articles with good quality and high relevance with gamified microlearning research. This study found 15 main features of gamified microlearning in four main categories, seven frameworks used to develop gamified microlearning platforms, and seven interesting benefits of using gamified microlearning in several various sectors. From the SLR conducted, the use of a gamified microlearning platform in the learning process has increased the motivation and engaged students to learn. It also motivates students to voluntarily contribute to learning and support gamified microlearning because of its fun environment.
Reference
Putri Septiani, A., & Rosmansyah, Y. (2021). Features, Frameworks, and Benefits of Gamified Microlearning: A Systematic Literature Review. 2021 3rd International Conference on Modern Educational Technology, 130–135. https://doi.org/10.1145/3468978.3469000