Conference Presentations by Arthur Emil van der Poll
Lecture Notes in Computer Science 11937, 2019
Gamification can heighten student motivation and make learning more engaging. Several literature ... more Gamification can heighten student motivation and make learning more engaging. Several literature reviews focus on the effects of gamification; however, no work to date has been done that exclusively examine qualitative studies in higher education. In this paper, we systematically review existing literature on gamification in Information Systems (IS) research to identify qualitative topics studied. We synthesise relevant studies with the concept of an information ecology to show how important sociocultural dimensions and participatory design are for sustainable and successful gamification in higher education. We deploy Hermeneutics as a theoretical lens. The hermeneutic circle, in particular, allows us to understand a complex ‘whole’ of a gamification information ecology from presuppositions about the sociocultural dimensions of its ‘parts’, and their interconnectedness. The paper furthermore argues for iterative methodologies to assist designers, practitioners and users to co-evolve towards a sustainable gamification solution. Iterative methodologies typically take highly participatory and cyclic approaches that allow stakeholders to systematically investigate and develop effective and sustainable solutions.
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VAN DER POLL, A.E., VAN ZYL, I.J. and KROEZE, J.H. 2019. A systematic literature review of qualitative gamification studies in higher education. In: Rønningsbakk, L., Wu, T.T., Sandnes, F.E., Huang, Y.M. (eds.) Innovative Technologies and Learning (Second International Conference, ICITL 2019, Tromsø, Norway, December 2-5, 2019, Proceedings). Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS), vol. 11937:487-497. Springer, Cham. ISSN: 1611-3349. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-35343-8_52
Papers by Arthur Emil van der Poll
Communications of the Association for Information Systems, 2020
Many have called for action to decolonize South African universities. Decolonization focuses on d... more Many have called for action to decolonize South African universities. Decolonization focuses on dismantling Western epistemological traditions and practices entrenched in the university culture and knowledge domains. In this paper, we explore decolonization as a site of struggle in national higher-learning institutions not only politically but also epistemologically. More specifically, we examine how hegemonic and neoliberal policies that hinder decolonization and indigeneity govern efforts to Africanize computing education. We conclude with critical recommendations that can support computing departments and faculties in enriching the syllabus with indigenous knowledge.
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Conference Presentations by Arthur Emil van der Poll
Post-print of:
VAN DER POLL, A.E., VAN ZYL, I.J. and KROEZE, J.H. 2019. A systematic literature review of qualitative gamification studies in higher education. In: Rønningsbakk, L., Wu, T.T., Sandnes, F.E., Huang, Y.M. (eds.) Innovative Technologies and Learning (Second International Conference, ICITL 2019, Tromsø, Norway, December 2-5, 2019, Proceedings). Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS), vol. 11937:487-497. Springer, Cham. ISSN: 1611-3349. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-35343-8_52
Papers by Arthur Emil van der Poll
Post-print of:
VAN DER POLL, A.E., VAN ZYL, I.J. and KROEZE, J.H. 2019. A systematic literature review of qualitative gamification studies in higher education. In: Rønningsbakk, L., Wu, T.T., Sandnes, F.E., Huang, Y.M. (eds.) Innovative Technologies and Learning (Second International Conference, ICITL 2019, Tromsø, Norway, December 2-5, 2019, Proceedings). Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS), vol. 11937:487-497. Springer, Cham. ISSN: 1611-3349. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-35343-8_52