A systematic review of the literature on gamification at the higher education level

Authors

  • Sergio Salguero , Facultad de Ciencias de la Comunicación. UNC ,
  • Nicolás Novaira , Universidad Nacional de Rafaela ,

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14409/ie.2024.20.e0067

Keywords:

gamification - higher education - learning - game - motivation

Abstract

This paper seeks to explore current trends and theoretical approaches in research on gamification in higher education. For this purpose, a systematic analysis of the results associated with research in the last five years was carried out based on information provided by Scopus and other databases, in order to have a general idea of the scope and relevance of gamification at the higher education level. The clustering analysis allowed the identification of four main research clusters or trends: some focused on motivation and engagement, others on teaching and learning, educational innovation and educational technology. It is concluded that more research is needed that explores how the effectiveness of gamification strategies can be designed and evaluated at the higher education level. Gamification can be an effective tool for improving student motivation and engagement but more critical approaches and cross-disciplinary approaches could be made to better understand its development, application and linkage to innovation processes in organizations.

Author Biographies

  • Sergio Salguero, , Facultad de Ciencias de la Comunicación. UNC,

    Profesor para la Enseñanza Primaria. Profesor de filosofía y ciencias de la educación. Especialista en Educación y TIC. Magíster en Tecnología, Políticas y Culturas (UNC). Principales áreas de investigación: cruces entre tecnología, filosofía y educación. Fue asesor pedagógico en el Programa de Gestión de la Innovación en Organizaciones (UNRaf). Actualmente docente en el Instituto Superior Nuestra Señora y Santa Inés en espacios curriculares vinculados a la tecnología. Participa del proyecto «Gamificación como metodología activa aplicada a instancias educativas para impulsar el proceso de innovación abierta y facilitar el aprendizaje.» (UNRaf).

  • Nicolás Novaira, , Universidad Nacional de Rafaela,

    Profesor y especialista en innovación en contextos organizacionales. Magíster en dirección de empresas y negocios (IAE Business School de la Universidad Austral). Sus áreas de investigación: la intersección entre innovación, organizaciones y educación. Director del Programa de Gestión de la Innovación en Organizaciones (UNRaf). Profesor en asignaturas vinculadas con la innovación (Universidad Siglo 21, Universidad Nacional de Rafaela y la Universidad Tecnológica Nacional). Participa del proyecto de investigación titulado «Gamificación como metodología activa aplicada a instancias educativas para impulsar el proceso de innovación abierta y facilitar el aprendizaje» (UNRaf).

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Published

2024-09-10

Issue

No. 20 (2024): Itinerarios Educativos

Section

Research

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A systematic review of the literature on gamification at the higher education level. (2024). Itinerarios Educativos, 20, e0067. https://doi.org/10.14409/ie.2024.20.e0067