Gamification

Gamification is the idea of using proven game mechanics in other activities, such as e-learning and businesses. Corporations are trying to find ways to implement game mechanics to increase sales, productivity, and revenue.

Game mechanics
Game mechanics can make otherwise boring or stressful activities fun. The important game mechanics that should be considered are:
 * Points
 * Levels
 * Leaderboards
 * Badges
 * Challenges or quests
 * Onboarding
 * Engagement loops
 * Virtual goods and spaces
 * Gifts and charity

Rewards and prizes
SAPS is an acronym for a system of rewards that can be used in a gamified system. SAPS stands for **status**, **access**, **power** and **stuff**. Learn more about rewards here.

LU plan for implementing gamification

 * 1) Start with course forums? Ideas for implementing gamification ideas into our course user forums

Other gamification pages
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