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Gamification vs Game-Based eLearning: Do You know the Difference?

Gyrus

However, the term gamification is often mixed up with another term known as game-based learning. Gamification is not a game and does not imply that learners will be playing video games and learn through it. Gamification is the technique of using game elements and mechanics in the learning environment.

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Game On: How Gamification is Changing the Sector

ASU Lodestar Center

Pop-up messages as reminders, rewarding users for their engagement, badges, progress bars, and even weekly challenges drive a little competition to keep users on their toes. Now, before organizations jump onto the excitement wagon and just develop a mobile application, they must understand that gamification is not about making things “fun”.

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The Olympics and Learning – A Fierce Combination

Gyrus

With the games already under way and the Opening Ceremony beginning tonight. It seems appropriate that we compare the games to our industry. The Olympic Games as they are known are a tremendous time to capitalize on action-oriented content. This leads us to an intriguing opportunity for the content creators out there.

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Four Benefits of “Gamification” for Nonprofits

NTEN

First, what gamification is not: It's not a pricey piece of software that will have your members using their phones to gobble up dots on a screen in a maze that resembles your office – although, you can certainly do fun things like that with the help of a game developer. As Amy Jo Kim, a veteran game designer, said at Web 2.0

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How Faith-based Nonprofits Can Use Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

Qgiv

You might even offer fun prizes to your top peer-to-peer participants like getting to dunk the youth pastor! Get creative with peer-to-peer fundraising with a fun challenge or competition! For instance, ask your youth group to participate in a fun TikTok dance challenge or talent show. Gamify Your Event.

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Theatre Flashmobs on YouTube and Swarms of Theater Goers on FourSquare

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

  As part of the preparation, we surveyed participants for their burning questions and that's how I created the content. "      Other ideas include a special Museum badge. " I like the idea of leveraging a networked effect of the swarm badge.   Photo by Neatonjr. ."     

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Top Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Platforms for Nonprofits

Qgiv

Let’s take a look at some of Qgiv’s unique benefits: Game elements keep the participants engaged. We’ve created fun features to gamify the fundraising experience. These features include leaderboards, fundraising thermometers, and fundraising badges. Social integrations to spread awareness.