Understanding Leaderboards and Their Impact on Motivation Leaderboards are a widely used feature in many aspects of our lives, especially in gaming and online learning platforms. They serve as a visual representation of progress and achievement, often ranking users according to their skill level, points, or any other measurable metric. But what lies beneath the […]

Introduction: Understanding Closed Captions Closed captions, widely recognized as a tool beneficial to the hearing impaired community, have seen broad adoption across multiple avenues of modern digital media. They are not only a crucial accessibility feature but also an integral tool in the e-learning industry. Understanding closed captions, their purpose, and their value extend beyond […]

Introduction: The Rise of Gamification in Learning In the recent years, the landscapes of learning and instructional design have significantly shifted, with an increasing emphasis on the application of gaming mechanisms to keep learners engaged and motivated. This trend, colloquially termed as ‘gamification’, has steadily infiltrated all facets of learning, from regular classroom curricula to […]