The Impact of Game Elements on Learner Motivation: Influence of Initial Motivation and Player Profile

Several studies have been conducted in recent years into the effects of gamification on learner motivation. However, little is known about how profiles affect impact specific game elements. This research analyzes effect a gamified mathematic learning environment motivation and motivated behaviors 258 learners secondary schools France. Overall, results indicate that randomly assigned elements generally demotivate learners. A more thorough analysis revealed has positive most amotivated to do mathematic, although different were observed In particular, we noticed significant influences their initial level player type variation during study. We show these vary according element they used. These findings suggest increase efficiency, should be tailored not only profile but also for task.