Examining the Effect of the Task-Technology Fit of Game Mechanisms on Learning Outcomes in Online Gamification Platforms

• Published in: Journal of educational computing research Vol. 61; no. 8; pp. 32 - 59
• Main Authors: Wang, Wei-Tsong, Kartika Sari, Mega
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01.01.2024
• Subjects: Behavioral Objectives; Cognitive Processes; College Students; Design; Difficulty Level; Educational Technology; Foreign Countries; Gamification; Student Attitudes; Indonesia; gamification; game mechanism; cognitive load; task-technology fit; learning performance

The designs of gamification platforms are diverse and constantly evolving. Excessive use of various game mechanisms in learning platforms can distract from the learning process. However, the fit of game mechanisms is still uncertain. Thus, this study investigates the effect of achieving fit when imp...