Gamification For Learning: Strategies And Examples

Mastery in creating interactive design is when the design allows users to have a sense of purpose that motivates them to accomplish tasks or complete levels in games. This works better than a points system as studies have shown. One way to accomplish this is to use badges or trophies to encourage development of skills. When people have this sense of purpose, they are motivated to learn more and eliminates the feeling of it being a chore. This is sense of entertainment that allows users to more easily take in and retain information.

 Virtual Reality in Education: Benefits, Uses & Examples | Built In

Games designed in this way would be a great way to educate people and could be used in virtual reality learning environments. The biggest benefit of designing virtual reality learning environments in the form of games is that they can be tailored to fit different personalities. In this way they can create storyline that give the players an objective that means something to them which provides that sense of purpose to motivate them. As they master the game, they will also be retaining the information leading to more meaningful education.  This can be a real game changer in education and further advance our society.