“Alice in Codeland”: A Gamified Approach to Web Programming Education

“Alice in Codeland” is an gamified course that introduces the basics of web programming through HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP with a unique twist inspired by Haro Aso's “Alice in Borderland”. Utilizing a deck of French playing cards to represent varying levels of programming challenges, it encourages students to engage in a competitive yet collaborative learning environment. Each card is linked to a specific programming language, allowing for a progressive skill-building experience. The course is distinguished by its incorporation of gamification principles and narrative elements, featuring the Mad Hatter as a mentor to guide students through their learning journey. With a comprehensive evaluation system that accounts for individual and team performance, deadline adherence, and challenge difficulty, “Alice in Codeland” aims to promote autonomous learning, creativity, and teamwork in web development education.