The Impact Of Blended Gamified Learning On Fostering Learners’ Motivation In Higher Education.

Résumé: The present study aims at investigating the effectiveness of blended gamified learning in promoting students' motivation. It explores the students' and teachers' attitudes and experiences towards using gamification and technology in the field of education. The research study sample was chosen from Abdelhafid Boussouf Mila University Centre. In order to collect data and answer the research questions, What are teachers and students perceptions towards blended gamified learning in fostering students motivation in higher education?. a mixed research method was employed; it included an online students’ questionnaire and a teachers’ interview. The results of the questionnaire and the teachers’ interview have answered the research questions and confirmed the effectiveness of blended gamified learning in promoting students’ motivation and engagement. There was a statistically significant acceptance of using blended gamification. The research findings showed that students and teachers have positive perceptions towards using gamification in onsite learning; Both students and teachers face hitches in online learning but they believe that gamification is an effective tool in education. In light of these findings, the researchers have suggested some pedagogical implications for both teachers and students in order to improve students’ level of motivation for creating enjoyable learning experiences and recommend them to adapt their teaching and learning styles.

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