What is Game-Based Learning

A way of designing classes to be game-like. It turns the lesson into a game whereby the students become players with an end goal and decisions to make to reach that end goal.

This is a teaching-learning model that makes it possible to incorporate play as a tool for learning. It favours the motivation of the students, interactive problem solving with constant feedback, the assumption of rules and adaptation to different student learning paces.

An innovative learning approach derived from the use of computer games that possess educational value or different kinds of software applications that use games for learning and education purposes such as learning support, teaching enhancement, assessment and evaluation of learners. (cf., e.g., Tang et al., 2009).

Game-based learning includes elements of competition, engagement, and immediate reward. Players should receive immediate feedback—for example, scoring—when a goal is accomplished. A game-based learning environment allows students to compete with one another or work collaboratively; it provides a level of challenge that motivates students’ learning; and it provides a storyline that will help students engage in activities.

A type of game play that has defined learning outcomes.

The use of games directly in the process of teaching and learning.

A branch of serious games that deals with applications that have defined learning outcomes”

Refers to an educational approach that incorporates elements of gameplay into the learning process. It involves using games, either digital or physical, as a medium for delivering instructional content, engaging learners, and promoting active participation and problem-solving skills.

A learning methodology wherein gameplay is designed to achieve specific learning objectives.

Considered a branch of serious games by many, it is rooted in the belief that games, if used properly, can be leveraged in the learning process.

This type of learning is rooted in the belief that games, if used properly, can be leveraged in the learning process ( DaCosta et al., 2011 ).

To incorporate game like features into a real-life educational setting.

A type of game play that has defined learning outcomes.

A method of active learning called “game-based learning” makes use of games to enhance student learning.

The use of games in educational settings to enhance learning outcomes.

A process which advocates the use of game-design features in non-game situations.

Considered a branch of serious games by many, this type of learning is rooted in the belief that games, if used properly, can be leveraged in the learning process ( DaCosta et al., 2011 AU62: The citation "DaCosta et al., 2011" matches multiple references. Please add letters (e.g. "Smith 2000a"), or additional authors to the citation, to uniquely match references and citations. ).

Learning that is facilitated by the use of a game taking advantage of its playful engagement (Whitton, 2012).

Game-based learning brings about strategies, rules, and social experiences of playing games in the classroom. The game-based learning model allows teachers to target certain activities that benefit the real-world application of concepts.

Learning through playing a game.

Learning facilitated by or happening with a specially designed educational game.

A form of learning that uses electronic games for educational purposes.

Game-based learning is a type of game play that has defined learning outcomes.

Learning that uses the games to transfer knowledge.

Teaching strategy based on posing a suitable set of challenges to foster students' engagement in solving them according to certain rules, with the aim of promoting their learning. The design of such challenges appropriately balances the acquisition of learning outcomes and the motivation of students to play while finding a solution.

The achievement of learning objectives using games as a way to deliver educational content ( Burguillo, 2010 ).

Type of game play with defined learning outcomes.

Involves the use of video games to teach or to apply specific information and skills (Erickson et al., n.d.).

Can transform learning in a more engaged and dynamic process, improving performance in the professional activity and enhancing the results.

The integration of educational games into the teaching and learning process.

Game-based learning brings the strategies, rules and social experiences of playing a game into the classroom.

Learning that involves the use of games.

Or GBL is a type of teaching in which the principles of games are used, often to improve learner motivation, engagement and/or performance. These principles may include points or leaderboards for example.

Occurs when a teacher uses games, challenges, competition, etc. in courses to teach material. This method of instruction can replace lectures or be used in addition to direct instruction to review, extend, etc. learning goals of a course.

A pedagogical approach that applies gaming principles into teaching and learning which is also referred to as gamification (Trybus, 2015).

The use of educational games for specific educational purposes.

It is a form of learning using computer games in education environments.

A branch of serious games that deals with applications that have defined learning outcomes.

A special case of gamification applied in education and lifelong learning. Usually includes the integration of educational models, educational content, gaming concepts and high-tech digital visualization and interaction in a single package.

The games have defined learning outcomes. Generally they are designed in order to balance the subject matter with the gameplay and the ability of the player to retain and apply said subject matter to the real world.

Is a pedagogical approach that aims to motivate students/learners to regulate their own learning.

The use of digital or non-digital games with the aim to fulfill one or more specific learning objectives.

The use of the game in an educational setting with the aim of achieving certain teaching and learning goals.

Learning derived from the use of games.

When learning activities incorporate game mechanics and principles, this is referred to as game-based learning.

Often used to contrast a type of game-play that is different from gamification , game-based learning reflects learning that occurs when immersed in gameplay, usually specific to a content area or type of behavioral change. Gamification is the application of game-like mechanics to provide incentives for doing a certain type of behavior (such as awarding points in a frequent flier program or having different friends compete to complete the most steps on their motion tracker). Game-based learning reflects deeper learning and transformation, and generally includes an immersive environment in which learners solve problems, explore and reflect. It can include both the game, and companion activities that build on what the game introduces.

An active learning methodology where games are used to enhance student learning, promoting their learning through involvement and collaboration.

Subcategory of serious games with the main purpose of learning and education, rather than just of entertainment.

Emerging didactic methodology focused on adapting the content of games and video games to offer an immersive experience and effective development of both skills and knowledge.

Learning derived from the use of games.

Meaning making that is directly related to the design, development, and/or participation in a digital or nondigital game.

Learning settings involving computer game play.

The act of playing a video game for the purpose of learning and the use of game thinking and mechanics to design a learning activity. AKA Serious Gaming.

A learning strategy that uses analog or digital games, game strategies, or game creation to facilitate student participation and learning.

The educational strategy that uses the idea of a playing game to reach specific learning objectives.

This is the field that addresses how to use games as a medium to learn, either in informal or in formal contexts.

A learning strategy or pedagogy that focuses on the broad organization and delivery of training content. The game is a crucial piece of how learning takes place.

A new type of learning that combines educational content and computer games in order to improve the satisfaction and performance of students when acquiring new knowledge and skills.

Learning approach that use games for learning and educational purposes.

A learning activity designed to draw from the principles of fun and play to enhance cognitive learning.

A pedagogical approach that applies gaming principles into teaching and learning which is also referred to as gamification (Trybus, 2015).

A play-based experience used to support the acquisition of new knowledge and/or skills and incorporates the use of strategy and skill.

The use of games and game-like elements in education to enhance learning, engagement, and motivation.

the interaction of game play with educational content.

The design, development, and utilization of digital games that includes educational values for learning.

Game based learning is a very effective way of teaching with highest memory retention. This method is quite popular in offline learning as well as in e-learning. Due to the development in mobile technology it has now been offered through mobile too.

The design and development of learning activities that can incrementally introduce concepts and guide students towards an educational goal.

Digital game-based education that uses digital games as a resource to support an educator who uses a framework of game rules for a specific learning purpose.

Introduction of games, both analog and digital, in the classroom as a learning tool.

This type of learning is rooted in the belief that games, if used properly, can be leveraged in the learning process (DaCosta et al., 2011).

A form of learner-centred learning that uses electronic games for educational purposes.

The use of game-based technology to deliver, support, and enhance teaching, learning, assessment, and evaluation.

Type of game play with defined learning outcomes which uses gaming techniques to create a motivating and interactive e-learning environment.

A method to teach and learn with the use of gaming activities.

A pedagogical approach to integrating games in the teaching and learning process, which involves playing a fully developed game.

The use of games to help individuals, such as students, learn content and skills.

Learning methodology using games as teaching strategies.

The use of digital or non-digital games with the aim to fulfill one or more specific learning objectives.

A learning style which is actively driven by games.