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Gamification

Gamification means using games and game mechanics in a non-gaming context - for example, in education or in the workplace.

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Election year 2024: A good start for a political game

Election year 2024: A good start for a political game

How a South African game development studio is getting young people excited about elections.
Digital WorldAugust 15, 202405:29 min
Kids playing a new app called 'GreenQuest' aiming to get kids engaged with climate issues and waste problems.

GreenQuest: A game raising climate awareness

GreenQuest: A game raising climate awareness

In Nigeria, a new app aims to get kids engaged with climate issues.
Nature and EnvironmentMay 15, 202404:51 min
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The app 'Love Land'’ teaches sex education

The app 'Love Land'’ teaches sex education

The app, "Love Land," helps educate teenagers on topics around love and sex.
Digital WorldJuly 15, 202302:35 min
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Can gamification fight e-waste problems?

Can gamification fight e-waste problems?

Game designers from Ghana hope to raise arwareness with an e-waste game.
BusinessMay 6, 201901:46 min
USA Vorwahlen Bildkombo Donald Trump und Hillary Clinton

Trump, Clinton apps gamify politics

Trump, Clinton apps gamify politics

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump both have apps encouraging supporters to take part in the campaign through mini-games.
August 25, 2016

Spectrum: the gamification of code

Spectrum: the gamification of code

Straight outta Gamescom 2014: a special on coding. You're no slave to your computer, are you? So use it to code! This program also features five teenagers, who generously agreed to answer questions while waiting to game.
ScienceAugust 18, 201429:59 min
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