AIS Transactions on Human-Computer Interaction
Abstract
Previous research on gamification and virtual laboratories has suggested that both produce successful educational outcomes, but few studies have looked at both gamification and virtual labs in tandem. Drawing on social cognitive theory, we investigate gamification in the virtual labs’ context to examine whether learners’ educational performance is enhanced. In particular, we employ leaderboards as a motivational gamification mechanism for more engagement and participation that can result in higher learning outcomes. Using a student sample, our results show that using gamification within a virtual lab environment results in higher student performance; specifically, it helps them complete more-complex tasks and increases their self-efficacy. Our findings show promising evidence that gamification in virtual lab learning environments positively influences learning.
DOI
10.17705/1thci.00189
Recommended Citation
Shadbad, F.,
Bahr, G.,
Luse, A.,
&
Hammer, B.
(2023).
Inclusion of Gamification Elements in the Context of Virtual Lab Environments to Increase Educational Value.
AIS Transactions on Human-Computer Interaction, 15(2), 224-246.
https://doi.org/10.17705/1thci.00189
DOI: 10.17705/1thci.00189
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