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In this regard, an inbuilt leaderboard plays an important role in providing a competitive environment that encourages users to improve. With this, performance and progress are also kept in check. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Benefits of Gamification<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Increased Engagement<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Gamification keeps the users involved in the process. The <strong>curiosity <\/strong>that it generates pushes learners to finish the course well on time. It <strong>improves the appetite<\/strong> to learn more and the process also increases the retention capabilities. Thus through this, efficient learning is ensured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Effective Learning Environment<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The main argument given by critiques is that LMS doesn\u2019t give the desired learning environment but this is not true. This lacking feature has been successfully filled up with Gamification. Though this wasn\u2019t an issue anyway, however a healthy learning environment through<strong> interactions, discussion groups, visuals<\/strong>, etc. is furthermore enhanced with gamification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Healthy Competition<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>It has been seen that learning outcomes are multiplied in a competitive environment. This is not to discourage anyone rather it facilitates<strong><em> <\/em><\/strong><strong>experiential learning<\/strong>. A fun approach to learning doesn\u2019t make the training boring and maintains everyone\u2019s interest in the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Instant Feedback<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>It is very important to know one\u2019s progress while attaining any training or skills. An evaluation of the performance through gamification helps the learner<strong> analyze <\/strong>their learning. Through the feedback obtained it becomes easy to figure out the lacking areas and provides the scope of<strong> improvements <\/strong>in the required area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"cbox-47HGLkc8NAGyUyke\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Universal<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>It is true that gamification is universal throughout the LMS. That is, gamification and its advantages can be applied to all the existing LMS and all of their types, whether <strong>academic LMS or corporate LMS<\/strong>. It has a positive impact throughout its coverage area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Self Encouraging<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Gamification provides <strong>inner motivation<\/strong> among the trainees while attending any training along with their co-trainees. A sense of achievement and the urge to attain more keep them improving and bettering themselves every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Enhanced learning experience<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The overall learning experience is enhanced through all these and doesn\u2019t confine to just a formality. It improves<strong> proficiency and capabilities<\/strong> with visible and measurable impacts. Post-learning performance analysis through gamification and <strong>reports<\/strong> makes it qualitative learning. The inclusion of games in the non-game areas makes it interactive. Gamification is certainly an advantageous feature that becomes the soul of an LMS. It would not be incorrect to conclude that gamification removes hesitations and makes it as engaging as traditional learning or training. So with all the apprehensions cleared and a clear vision of an LMS with Gamification, it would be preferable to adopt it. The call is yours!!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gamification is in high demand on LMS (Learning Management System) platforms these days. 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