Games vs Game-based Learning vs Gamification : New Infographic, but still wrong.

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This same group (Upside Learning) posted a very similar infographic back in June. Although a few things have been changed, the table they present to show the differences is identical to the one they published in June. Sadly, it may be simplified, but it’s still as wrong now as it was then. (If you want to see a description that is closer to being right, see mine at the bottom of this post.)

Games vs Game-based Learning vs Gamification, an infographic, is a simplified explanation to how these similar sounding terms differ.

Source: Games vs Game-based Learning vs Gamification | Infographic

Here again, is my version (Note: This image is not to be posted anywhere or re-used without my written permission):

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NOTE: If You want an updated version of this table, see my post from February 3, 2018:

What’s the difference between serious games, educational games, and game-based learning?

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