Gamification Isn’t Fun and Games — It’s Psychology (And Most L&D Gets It Wrong)

Описание: Imagine if learning didn’t feel like training.
Imagine people coming back not because they have to — but because they want to win.

That’s the real power of gamification in learning — and it has nothing to do with points or badges.

In this episode of L&D Explained, we break down what gamification actually means, when it works, where it fails, and how to design gamified learning experiences that drive real behavior change, not superficial engagement.
Time Stamps:
0:00 –Introduction
0:36 – Definition of Gamification in Learning
1:20 – Who Gamification Is For & When to Use It
2:18 – Common Gamification Pitfalls
3:09 – The Psychology Behind Gamification
4:04 – Game Mechanics & Learning Technology
4:55 – Best Practices for Gamified Learning Design
5:42 – Final Insight & Reflection


📘 What You’ll Learn

• What gamification really means in Learning & Development
• Why gamification works (Self-Determination Theory explained)
• When gamification should — and should NOT — be used
• The most common mistakes that kill gamified learning
• How autonomy, competence, and relatedness drive motivation
• Which game mechanics actually support learning outcomes
• How to align points, badges, and leaderboards with behavior
• Best practices backed by Karl Kapp, ATD, CIPD, and Harvard

🧠 Key Takeaway

Gamification isn’t about making learning fun.
It’s about making progress visible, effort rewarded, and mastery motivating.

When designed with purpose, gamification becomes psychology in motion.

What’s the best learning game or gamified experience you’ve ever encountered — and why did it work?

Comment below. I read every response.

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