Gamification 101

This is a five-part series that teaches you more about using variables by introducing the basics of gamification. We walk through how to apply and build a few of the common gamified elements in your courses. You'll also learn miscellaneous production tips.

Session 1 is more about the ideas of gamification and the other sessions show some application and tips in Storyline.

Recordings

Gamification #1

Intro to E‑Learning Gamification (recorded 03/05/18)
published demo: Practice version

Gamification #2:

Personalize the Course Experience (recorded 03/07/18)
02 Demo: Personalization

Gamification #3:

Collecting Tokens & Unlocking Levels (recorded 03/09/18)
03 Demo: Tokens/Locked

Gamification #4:

Progress Meters (recorded 03/12/18)
04 Demo: Progress

Gamification #5:

Creating Tension with Timers (recorded 03/14/18)
05 Demo: Timers/Tension

Resources

Things to Learn

Learn about variables: 4-part series: introduction to basics, numbers, true/false, and text.
Design Mapping: how to get the right look

Downloads

Download .zip (160 MB):
Includes practice files, all .story files used during the individual sessions, and resource documents. There are also two free gamified UI and other assets.

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Practice Activity Tutorials

I go through the core slides and build them from the practice file which can be downloaded above.