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Gamification is the use of game design techniques and mechanics to solve problems and engage audiences. Typically gamification applies to non-game applications and processes (also known as "funware"), in order to encourage people to adopt them. Gamification works by making technology more engaging, by encouraging users to engage in desired behaviors, by showing a path to mastery and autonomy, and by taking advantage of humans' psychological predisposition to engage in gaming. (definded by wikipedia). This is a blog that introduces how use gamification in education and business. It also provides some sources and tools.

This is a Wiki about gamification. There are many resources within this wiki, including media, examples, mechanics.

Great resource Min! The gamification of education is a very hot issue right now, and I think that providing teachers with resources to help them understand what the potential of gaming in education might be, will be very beneficial to our teachers, and our students. I might use this wiki in my final paper research! :D