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October 18, 2022
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Gamification and its possibilities in the blended learning environment: literature review

Publicated to:Ried-Revista Iberoamericana De Educacion A Distancia. 21 (1): 95-111 - 2018-01-01 21(1), DOI: 10.5944/ried.21.1.18792

Authors: Torres-Toukoumidis, Angel; Romero Rodriguez, Luis Miguel; Perez Rodriguez, Amor

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Fac Humanidades, Campus El Carmen,Avda Fuerzas Armadas S-N, Huelva 21007, Spain - Author
Univ Huelva, UHU, Huelva, Spain - Author
Univ Int La Rioja, Calle Mackay Macdonald 4,Piso 4,Puerta 4-D, Huelva 21004, Spain - Author
Univ Int la Rioja, UNIR, Huelva, Spain - Author
Univ Politecn Salesiana, Sede Cuenca, Calle Turuhuayco 3-69 & Calle Vieja, Cuenca, Ecuador - Author
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Abstract

The use of gamification in the blended learning environment constitutes an innovation that greatly impacts learning possibilities. It shares features with blended learning, such as an increase in motivation and the optimization of results with respect to an activity that stimulates learning. In this sense, this paper outlines an analysis of publications in international databases in which the subject of gamification is addressed within the blended learning environment. This scientific literature review has been prepared using documentation as a method of systematization. This research analyzes 34 contributions between 2012 and 2017* indexed in the WOS and Scopus databases, using a search strategy with four criteria: recipients, topic, methodological design and main conclusions. Results demonstrate that the documented publications are focused on higher education students, especially in the area of engineering, display prototypes and models and feature methodological designs, in which the conceptual-theoretical framework predominates, followed by empirical and quantitative research. Amongst other outcomes, this paper concludes that there is a need to continue boosting the convergence between gamification and blended learning, due to its positive effects related to motivation, feedback and the acquisition of competencies by students.

Keywords

ClassroomDesignEducationEducational gameEngagementEnhanceExperienceInteractionLearningLearning strategyMotivationOutcomesStudentsTeaching and trainingTechnological education

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Ried-Revista Iberoamericana De Educacion A Distancia due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency Dialnet (Dialnet Métricas). In the year of publication of the work, 2018, thus managing to position itself as a Q1 (Primer Cuartil).

Notably, the journal is positioned classified as B by the agency AGUAR.

From a relative perspective, and based on the normalized impact indicator calculated from the Field Citation Ratio (FCR) of the Dimensions source, it yields a value of: 11.03, which indicates that, compared to works in the same discipline and in the same year of publication, it ranks as a work cited above average. (source consulted: Dimensions Jul 2025)

Specifically, and according to different indexing agencies, this work has accumulated citations as of 2025-07-16, the following number of citations:

  • WoS: 22

Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-07-16:

  • The use, from an academic perspective evidenced by the Altmetric agency indicator referring to aggregations made by the personal bibliographic manager Mendeley, gives us a total of: 101.
  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 103 (PlumX).

With a more dissemination-oriented intent and targeting more general audiences, we can observe other more global scores such as:

  • The Total Score from Altmetric: 26.55.
  • The number of mentions on the social network X (formerly Twitter): 26 (Altmetric).

It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

  • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.
  • Additionally, the work has been submitted to a journal classified as Diamond in relation to this type of editorial policy.

Leadership analysis of institutional authors

This work has been carried out with international collaboration, specifically with researchers from: Ecuador.