Designing Digitally
10/25/2017
The key to deep understanding and true learning is engagement. A learner who is interested will be motivated to put forth greater effort and desire to continue learning. This is one of the greatest reasons that training gamification is so effective.
Gamification introduces elements of gameplay into a non-game environment. It can take the mundane and make it absorbing. When it comes right down to it, gamification is driven by emotion. It goes deeper than having fun, too!
Gamification gets its draw by tapping into human emotions. Here’s what that looks like:
All of these differing emotions work together to motivate learners to accomplish the goals set for them by their employer. The benefits to the company are numerous, but two stand out:
The roles of emotion and psychology as driving forces in the success of gamification in corporate training should not be overlooked. They are the basis for a comprehensive learning experience.