Increasing Student's Engagement in Study Skills Course via Gamification

Research on gamification has been gaining attention in recent years. This happens when face-to-face teaching method cannot be implemented due to the current pandemic outbreak. Additional technologies such as online learning via gamification are being adopted to increase teaching effectiveness and shift away from the traditional method of teaching. This paper is based on student engagement and the online learning environment. Gamification in education was introduced to increase understanding of student learning outcomes. This study aims to apply gamification techniques in a study Skills course. Kahoot!, Quizizz and QuizWhizzer were the tools used in creating the gamified learning activities. A quantitative approach through a survey was conducted to elicit responses from students after the completion of the course.