Elevating Learner Engagement and Retention Through RPG-Based Gamification in eLearning

I’ve always had a passion for reading. It began with Hardy Boys and Enid Blyton books and evolved into fantasy epics like Dragonlance and The Dark Elf Trilogy. I vividly remember “watching” the adventures of Drizzt Do’Urden unfold in my mind, eagerly anticipating each new instalment. Even now, in my fifties, those stories remain fresh…

Using Gamification to Boost eLearning Engagement & Retention

Using Gamification to Boost eLearning Engagement & Retention

Gamification integrates gaming elements (e.g., competition, points, storyline, mechanics, etc.) into a process, in this case, teaching and training. Effective incorporation of gamification elements into eLearning modules can improve results remarkably. In fact, a study conducted by Sitzmann of the University of Colorado showed that simulation or game-based training methods have led to more favourable…