Gamification-Driven Approaches to Strengthening Engagement in Hybrid-Flexible Learning

Ridwan Sanjaya; Andre Kurniawan Pamudji; Stephani Inggrit Swastini Dewi

doi:10.24167/sisforma.v11i1.14738

Gamification-Driven Approaches to Strengthening Engagement in Hybrid-Flexible Learning

Ridwan Sanjaya, Andre Kurniawan Pamudji, Stephani Inggrit Swastini Dewi

Abstract

Information technology for learning during the Covid-19 pandemic, such as learning management systems (LMS) remained essential even after face-to-face sessions were resumed in schools and campuses. Its existence has even become the new normal because it complements the more controlled and well-planned method of providing learning materials, collecting assignments, and assigning grades. Every semester, students can access and analyze their course records through the LMS, both in class and online. The hybrid-flexible learning approach is comfortable and suitable for the post-Covid-19 pandemic situation. However, due to differences in learning standards and motivation prior to and following the Covid-19 pandemic, lecturers should create strategies to promote their students' learning motivation in interesting ways, such as through learning gamification. This research uses Moodle LMS to investigate the implementation of gamification strategies for hybrid-flexible learning, as well as the results of Forum Group Discussions with the international class students.

Keywords

gamification, hybrid-flexible, learning management system, moodle

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.24167/sisforma.v11i1.14738