This document discusses using gamification to enhance user experience. It provides the example of gamification elements like achievements, points, badges and leaderboards being used in a university course to motivate student participation. It outlines benefits of gamification like fun, focus, and tapping multiple motivations. The document concludes that thoughtful gamification can be effective and there are multiple WordPress plugin options available.

1. Gamification for a Funtastic User Experience Steven L. Johnson Assistant Professor Director Social Media Programs and Research Temple University Fox School of Business Follow me: @StevenLJohnson xeeme.com/StevenLJohnson

2. How did I get here?

3. just one more turn http://xkcd.com/386/ http://mssv.net/2010/08/16/one-more-turn/

4. ga  mi  fi  ca  tion using game elements in other stuff

6. Demonstration http://community.mis.temple.edu/social/

8. Spring 2011: Course Blog (10 wks)

9. Fall 2011: Course Blog (9 wks)

10. Fall 2011: Student Blog (9 wks)

15. Question and Answer Steven L. Johnson Assistant Professor Director Social Media Programs and Research Temple University Fox School of Business Follow me: @StevenLJohnson Like: Prof. Johnson's Social Media Innovation Course xeeme.com/StevenLJohnson

16. Get Your Badge! http://bit.ly/wcphilly10fun I attended a funtastic presentation by Prof. Johnson