This event will showcase a recent study on how gamification can impact student retention, low levels of student engagement as well as improve academic performance.

This jointly chaired Special Interest Group event will detail the effectiveness of a gamified mobile application (GMA) towards enhancing student engagement, improving student learning outcomes and increasing retention in line with James, Oates, and Schonfeldt’s (2024) recently published research - Improving Retention While Enhancing Student Engagement and Learning Outcomes using Gamified Mobile Technology, Accounting Education, DOI: 10.1080/09639284.2024.232600

This study indicates significant improvement in student engagement and retention between users and non-users of a GMA for first year accounting students. Specifically, the study found users of GMA were more engaged with learning materials, their teachers, and their peers. The improved learning outcomes also motivated a greater number of students to persist and continue their studies. Furthermore, GMA-users provide feedback that its use increased their connectedness and propensity for engagement.

Convenors:
Mr Stuart Dinmore (UniSA) – Senior Lecture: Academic Development
Associate Professor Sheridan Gentili (Uni SA) - Director: Teaching Innovation Unit
Associate Professor Jay Cohen (UoA) – Associate Professor Online Transitions

Speakers:
Associate Professor Grainne Oates CEO and founder (Quitch)(Swinburne University)
Associate Professor Wendy James (Australian Catholic University)
Dr Nikki Schonfeldt (University of Western Australia)