Gamifying Computer Science Education for Z Generation

• Published in: Information (Basel) Vol. 12; no. 11; p. 453
• Main Authors: Jawad, Hadeel Mohammed, Tout, Samir
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 01.11.2021
• Subjects: Algorithms; Code Genie; College students; Colleges & universities; Computer programming; Computer science; computer science education; data structures; Education; Electronic devices; Games; Gamification; gamifying; gamifying cybersecurity education; Java; Learning; Science education; sorting algorithms; Students; Teaching; Teaching methods; Teams

Generation Z members use their smart devices as part of their everyday routine. Teaching methods may need to be updated to make learning materials more interesting for this generation. This paper suggests gamifying computer science subjects to enhance the learning experience for this generation. Add...