Rui Leitão|Martin Maguire|Sarah Turner|Laura Guimarães
A systematic evaluation of game elements effects on students’ motivation
Loughborough University|Loughborough University|Loughborough University|Universidade do Porto
abstract motivation theory indispensable discussing processes learning learners motivated learn almost everything students motivation probably one important factors teacher effectiveness engagement learning process high academic performance effective environmental education necessary inform public ocean also involve engage essential motivation engagement commonly mentioned concepts gamification thus gamified application seems necessary features improve motivation students learning context ocean literacy topics main aims work understand systematic evaluation game elements affect different motivation layers ii compare terms enhancing motivation recycle among secondary school students 1114 years measure students motivation pretest posttest using recycling situational motivation survey administered classroom environment portugal uk findings show trend regarding effect game elements mainly autonomous forms motivation different game elements one different degrees effects shown potential increase motivation