INDECS, Vol. 24 No. 3, 2026.
Original scientific paper
https://doi.org/10.7906/indecs.23.4.5
Game On: Exploring Moodle-Based Gamification in Higher Education Through a PRISMA-Guided Review
Tomislav Ivanjko
orcid.org/0000-0002-0479-5395
; University of Zagreb, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Zagreb, Croatia
*
Iva Grubješić
; University North, Koprivnica, Croatia
Krešimir Pavlina
orcid.org/0000-0002-3774-6303
; University of Zagreb, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Zagreb, Croatia
* Corresponding author.
Abstract
Gamification has garnered increasing scholarly attention in higher education for its capacity to enhance learner engagement, intrinsic motivation, and academic persistence through the integration of game-based elements such as points, badges, leaderboards, and progress indicators. This scoping review applies the PRISMA-ScR framework to rigorously examine the implementation of gamification in Moodle, a globally prevalent learning management system within higher education institutions. Synthesizing findings from a diverse range of empirical studies, this review identifies dominant gamification mechanics, evaluates their pedagogical effectiveness, and discusses the methodological and technical considerations associated with their deployment. Emphasis is placed on the outcomes related to student performance, satisfaction, and skill development. The review also delineates implementation challenges, offering critical insights and evidence-based recommendations for educators, instructional designers, and policy stakeholders interested in advancing digital pedagogies through gamified approaches in Moodle-enabled environments.
Keywords
blended learning; educational technology; gamification; Moodle; PRISMA model
Hrčak ID:
346088
URI
Publication date:
30.6.2026.
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