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Table 1 The gamification concept and design in Moodle

From: Online learning readiness and attitudes towards gaming in gamified online learning – a mixed methods case study

Game Element

Implemented in Moodle

Completion Logic

Reward

Badge

Badge named “Expert”; was linked to activities and actions (e.g. quizzes, tutorials, tasks).

Badge was unlocked once the user had carried out the pre-defined number of activities and actions.

Badge was unlocked in the student’s profile

Badge

Badge named “Teamworker in Moodle” was linked to activities in an online group work during a period of 3 weeks.

The badge was unlocked once the user had carried out the pre-defined number of interactions.

Badge was unlocked in the student’ profile.

Progress Bar

Progress bar was linked to activities, tasks and group work (e.g. quizzes, tutorials, tasks, interactions)

A progress bar was unlocked once the user had carried out the pre-defined number of activities and actions. It showed the learning progress and mastery of the student.

Progress bar was unlocked in the student’s individual learning environment.