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Game-based technologies and mobile learning aids open up many opportunities for learners; however, evidence-based decisions on their appropriate use are necessary. This explorative study (N = 100) examines the role of game elements in…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2018-11-27 Heinrich Söbke , Maria Reichelt

The article presents the possibilities of using game simulator Sotware Inc in the training of future software engineer in higher education. Attention is drawn to some specific settings that need to be taken into account when training in the…

Advances in technology, a growing pool of sensitive data, and heightened global tensions has increased the demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals. Despite the recent increase in attention given to cybersecurity education,…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2025-02-11 Dylan Huitema , Albert Wong

The University of the Philippines Open University has been at the forefront of providing Massive Open Online Courses to address knowledge and skill gaps, aiming to make education accessible and contributing to societal goals. Recognising…

Computers and Society · Computer Science 2024-09-06 Cecille Moldez , Mari Anjeli Crisanto , Ma Gian Rose Cerdeña , Diego S. Maranan , Roberto Figueroa

There are countless reasons cited in scientific studies to explain the difficulties in programming learning. The reasons range from the subject's complexity, the ineffective teaching and study methods, to psychological aspects such as…

Computers and Society · Computer Science 2020-06-26 Alberto Simões , Ricardo Queirós

Gamification is an emerging technique to enhance motivation and performance in traditionally unengaging tasks like software testing. Previous studies have indicated that gamified systems have the potential to improve software testing…

Software Engineering · Computer Science 2025-04-29 Philipp Straubinger , Tommaso Fulcini , Giacomo Garaccione , Luca Ardito , Gordon Fraser

We provide ongoing results from the development of a personalized learning system integrated into a serious game. Given limited instructor resources, the use of computerized systems to help tutor students offers a way to provide higher…

Computers and Society · Computer Science 2023-05-29 Ying Tang , Ryan Hare

Robotics education fosters computational thinking, creativity, and problem-solving, but remains challenging due to technical complexity. Game-based learning (GBL) and gamification offer engagement benefits, yet their comparative impact…

Contributing to OSS projects can help students to enhance their skills and expand their professional networks. However, novice contributors often feel discouraged due to various barriers. Gamification techniques hold the potential to foster…

Software Engineering · Computer Science 2024-07-08 Italo Santos , Katia Romero Felizardo , Marco A. Gerosa , Igor Steinmacher

Gamification has been widely employed in the educational domain over the past eight years when the term became a trend. However, the literature states that gamification still lacks formal definitions to support the design and analysis of…

Adding game elements to higher education is an increasingly common practice. As a result, many recent empirical studies focus on studying the effectiveness of gamified or game-based educational experiences. The findings of these studies are…

Computers and Society · Computer Science 2024-07-08 Giulio Barbero , Marcello M. Bonsangue , Felienne F. J. Hermans

In software engineering (SE), the ability to review code and critique designs is essential for professional practice. However, these skills are rarely emphasized in formal education, and peer feedback quality and engagement can vary…

Software Engineering · Computer Science 2025-04-07 Rafal Wlodarski , Leonardo da Silva Sousa , Allison Connell Pensky

Gamification applies game mechanics to non-game environments to motivate and engage users. Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers powerful tools for personalizing and optimizing gamification, adapting to users' needs, preferences, and…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2024-11-19 Carlos J. Costa , Joao Tiago Aparicio , Manuela Aparicio , Sofia Aparicio

Gamification refers to the process of adding game elements to a task. Of late, this process has been introduced in pedagogical settings to capture the attention and interest of students. In our study, we apply the process to Anatomy…

Applications · Statistics 2018-10-23 De-Zhang Lee , Vik Gopal , Jia-Min Chan , Li-Shia Ng , Eng-Tat Ang

This paper presents a game based on storytelling, in which the players are faced with ethical dilemmas related to software engineering specific issues. The players' choices have consequences on how the story unfolds and could lead to…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2019-03-06 Michalis Xenos , Vasiliki Velli

In higher education, gamification offers the prospect of providing a pivotal shift from traditional asynchronous forms of engagement, to developing methods to foster greater levels of synchronous interactivity and partnership between and…

General Economics · Economics 2021-04-20 Nicholas Dacre , Vasilis Gkogkidis , Peter Jenkins

[Background] Hackathons are increasingly gaining prominence in Software Engineering (SE) education, lauded for their ability to elevate students' skill sets. [Objective] This paper investigates whether hackathons can impact the motivation…

Software Engineering · Computer Science 2024-02-09 Allysson Allex Araújo , Marcos Kalinowski , Maria Teresa Baldassarre

Although personalization is widely advocated in gamified learning, empirical evidence on how learner characteristics and task context shape motivational preferences remains limited. This study examines how user characteristics and learning…

Computers and Society · Computer Science 2026-03-17 Anna Katharina Ricker , Kai Marquardt , Lucia Happe

This study explores the role of gamification in enhancing academic library services in India by surveying library leaders across various institutions. Using game-like elements in non-game contexts, gamification can boost user engagement and…

Computers and Society · Computer Science 2025-08-05 Subaveerapandiyan A , Pragya Lohia , Dattatraya Kalbande , Naved Ahmad , Kailash Chand Sharma

Gamification is an emerging design principle for information systems where game design elements are applied to non-game contexts. IS researchers have suggested that the IS discipline must study this area but there are other applications…

Computers and Society · Computer Science 2013-08-06 Kafui Monu , Paul Ralph