• SHAGUFTA
• Dr. Rubina Shahnaz

In recent years, the integration of Gamification into educational settings has emerged as a revolutionary approach to engage learners and enhance the learning experience. The concept of Gamification as a new paradigm of learning, shedding light on its principles, applications, and the transformative impact it has on traditional educational methodologies. Gamification leverages game-design elements and principles in non-game contexts to motivate, engage, and educate individuals. By incorporating aspects such as competition, rewards, and interactive challenges, educators aim to create an immersive and enjoyable learning environment. This paper delves into the key components of Gamification, including narrative, feedback, points, badges, and leader boards, illustrating how these elements contribute to increase student participation and retention of knowledge. It also contends that Gamification represents a transformative shift in the educational landscape, providing educators with a powerful tool to captivate learners and promote meaningful engagement. In the 1970s and 1980s, video games started to become more prevalent and influential, and this likely contributed to the growing interest in applying game mechanics to non-game scenarios.

1. Gamification, 2. Paradigm, 3. Learning, 4.Badges, 5. Transformative shift

"GAMIFICATION: A NEW PARADIGM OF LEARNING", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 4, page no.g137-g142, April-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2404613.pdf

"GAMIFICATION: A NEW PARADIGM OF LEARNING", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 4, page no. ppg137-g142, April-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2404613.pdf