Designing gamification for case and project-based online learning: A study in higher education

Abstract

The emergence of online learning has become important during the COVID -19 pandemic due to the advent of internet technology. The unpreparedness of planning and implementing online learning has caused many problems during the pandemic such as limited or monotonous academic materials as well as difficulty in organizing activities and student involvement. Online learning is also more stressful because students are stuck in private academic processes in the absence of challenging and fun activities leading to knowledge development difficulties. Therefore, this study aims to develop and analyze the feasibility of a gamification model for case and project-based online learning in universities. This analysis used the research and development (R&D) method with the experimental procedure containing model development as well as product validation and testing. In the validation process, two learning design and media experts as well as 76 students participated with a descriptive statistical analysis used to analyze the data. The results of the learning design experts’ assessment showed a score of 4.35, learning media experts’ assessment showed a score of 4.90 and the average score of the students' assessment was 4.33. Based on the results, the developed learning model was feasible to use in university academic processes.

Evaluating Students' Experiences with Project-Based Learning in Online Educational Contexts

“…Participants positively perceived PjBL, recognizing its potential to enhance critical thinking, collaboration, and deeper understanding of course material. This aligns with previous research (Abuhmaid et al, 2020;Crawford et al, 2024;Cruz et al, 2023;Plews et al, 2024;Şahin & Kılıç, 2024;Suartama et al, 2023) highlighting the effectiveness of PjBL in promoting active learning and skill development in the classroom. However, the study also identified several challenges and areas for improvement in implementing PjBL in online courses.…”

Exploring Teachers' Perspectives on Their Role in Facilitating Project-Based Learning: A Comparative Study of Elementary, Middle, and High School

“…Furthermore, research has identified various models and frameworks for designing and implementing PjBL, such as the Buck Institute for Education's (BIE) Gold Standard PBL model and the framework proposed by Thomas in Wijnia (Wijnia et al, 2024). These models emphasize essential elements of effective PjBL, including authentic challenges, student autonomy, inquiry and investigation, and public presentation of learning outcomes (do Amaral et al, 2023;Suartama et al, 2023). Despite the wealth of research on PjBL, there is a notable gap in understanding the role of teachers in effectively facilitating this instructional approach.…”

Student Perceptions about Online Learning Media Through Zoom Cloud Meeting and Google Meet Applications

“…Understanding of students is very important, namely, among others, their hopes and goals in participating in e-learning, speed in accessing the internet, costs for internet access, as well as background knowledge regarding readiness to participate in learning. (Suartama, 2014) Zoom cloud meeting is a video and audio-based communication application via the internet network. Learning media through the zoom application This meeting is more dominantly used by students in e-learning learning where this application is very useful in the distance teaching and learning process, making it easier for educators to interact with their students, so that this application supports e-learning based learning.…”