GAMIFICATION IN LANGUAGE LEARNING: HOW DIGITAL GAMES INCREASE STUDENT MOTIVATION
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.65164/n9z2pw89Keywords:
gamification, motivation, edutainment, digital education, Baamboozle, Wordwall, Gen Z, interactive methods.Abstract
This article analyzes the role of gamification technologies in the modern education system. It shows how game elements improve the motivation of foreign language learners and explains their practical benefits in real classrooms. The article looks closely at the PBL (Points, Badges, Leaderboards) system, how students prepare psychologically, and how digital platforms improve the overall quality of education.
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