Teams for Education

Transforming Learning with Gamification

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"The positive impacts of gamification in education are well-documented."

- Kristina Bauer, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Illinois Institute of Technology

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In today’s fast-paced educational landscape, engaging students and fostering a sense of community is more critical than ever. HVNT Teams offers a cutting-edge platform designed to revolutionize the educational experience for schools, high schools, and universities. By leveraging gamification, augmented reality, and location-based activities, HVNT Teams helps educators connect with students in innovative, engaging ways—whether it’s onboarding new students to a university campus or immersing young children in a gamified learning experience.

Kristina Bauer’s extensive research underscores the significant impact of gamified learning environments. Together with her Ph.D. students, Danny Gandara and Caribay Garcia-Marquez, Bauer has shown how gaming elements can be effectively integrated into educational settings to boost learning outcomes. (Illinois Tech)​.

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Key insights from Bauer's research

1. Virtual Badges and self-efficacy: Bauer’s studies reveal that virtual badges can significantly boost students’ belief in their ability to learn and succeed. Students who might typically avoid challenges due to fear of failure become more motivated and confident when rewarded with virtual badges. This newfound confidence directly correlates with improved learning performance.
2. Gamification best practices: In their publication "Teaching with Games and Gamification: Best Practices and Future Research Needs," Bauer and her team highlight essential strategies for successful gamification, such as:
   • Ensuring students are active participants in their learning process.
   • Providing timely and constructive feedback to support motivation and learning.
   • Aligning game challenges to students' skill level.
   • Connecting game experiences to broader learning objectives
   • Considering student interest, engagement, and confidence levels to tailor the gamified experience​ for their needs.
3. Goal orientation and learning: Bauer’s research also explores how goal orientation influences the effectiveness of gamified learning. Her findings suggest that gamification can motivate students who usually shy away from situations that might expose their weaknesses, emphasizing the importance of tailoring gamified experiences to individual student needs.
4. Ongoing research: Bauer continues to develop and refine gamified lectures, like her module on job analysis for PSYC 301, gathering data to maximize the educational benefits of gamification in real-world settings.

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How can HVNT Teams help you create better experiences?

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Gamified learning

Traditional classrooms can struggle to keep students engaged. HVNT Teams introduces game-based activities that make learning interactive and enjoyable, increasing engagement, retention, and fostering a lifelong love of learning.

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Campus onboarding

For new students, navigating a campus can be overwhelming. HVNT Teams eases this transition with interactive activities that help students explore and familiarize themselves with their new environment, fostering a sense of belonging from day one.

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Health & environmental initiatives

Engaging students in wellness and sustainability programs is vital. HVNT Teams uses gamification to make these initiatives more appealing, whether it’s a fitness challenge or an environmental project, encouraging active participation and promoting healthier lifestyles.

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Surveys

Gathering student feedback is crucial for continuous improvement. HVNT Teams transforms surveys into interactive experiences, boosting response rates and providing further valuable insights to inform and improve decision-making.

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Social & community events

Community engagement is a core part of the educational mission. HVNT Teams facilitates fun, interactive events that involve both students and faculty, strengthening community bonds and enhancing the institution’s impact.

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Faculty team building

A strong faculty team is essential for a thriving educational environment. HVNT Teams offers team-building exercises that improve communication and collaboration among faculty members, creating a more supportive and effective workplace.

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Start your gamification journey

Sign up for HVNT Teams or Contact us to take the first step towards creating happier, more engaged students and faculty through gamified learning and immersive experiences with HVNT Teams.