BitDegree, the leading Web3 learning hub, has launched one-of-a-kind gamified Web3 Exam and Missions. Based on BitDegree’s five-year research, one of the most effective ways to encourage students to learn is through gamification and incentivization.
Gamification is a method that emphasizes motivation and a sense of achievement by using fun gaming elements applied to real-world activities, in this case – learning.
Danielius Stasiulis, one of the co-founders of BitDegree, states:
Working with online courses for a long time, we’ve noticed that students lack motivation. So, we’ve collaborated with Vilnius University and the University of Tartu to employ extensive scientific research on students’ motivation, as well as next-gen educational technologies. One of the conclusions we’ve come to is that gamification might just be the key to successful Web3 education.
In traditional gaming, individuals spend hours on challenging and often competitive tasks. If we switch attention to the DeFi gaming scene, we can notice that rewarding players with tokens, exclusive NFTs, and real-world value makes them come back for more.
BitDegree’s Web3 Exam combines an exciting and achievement-based journey for all. It’s definitely not a traditional test you sit and take. Web3 Exam has three gamified levels of varying difficulty, featuring short and engaging rounds based on the Octalysis framework for gamification & behavioral designs.
The Web3 Exam is all about passive learning. In other words, gaining knowledge without realizing that you are actually expanding your expertise.
By completing these rounds, participants earn in-game tokens called Bits, which are then converted to the overall Exam points. Those who score at least 10 points in the Exam get a chance to mint a free NFT Certificate, which acts as proof of their Web3 knowledge. Accumulating more Bits boosts a student’s Degree, enhancing their chances of securing prizes from the pool valued at over $500K.
A similar mechanism is used for BitDegree Missions, also known as extra learning paths. Missions have different prize pools with no NFT Certificates provided yet.
In addition to all that, both the Exam and Missions employ other gamification elements, as well. One of those is Streaks, which motivates students to come back, giving them a chance to win extra Bits. During the Exam, learners can earn bonuses and special badges. Ultimately, all these mechanisms help to deliver an engaging and rewarding learning experience.
Stasiulis adds:
We want to motivate Exam participants with both extrinsic and intrinsic rewards. While rewards that have tangible value always bring motivation, it’s also very important to provide students with an exciting learning experience and actually teach them something useful.
In the future, BitDegree plans to elevate this experience further by introducing other features such as leaderboards, fostering a competitive spirit among participants.
Anyone who wants to participate in the thrilling Web3 Exam, loaded with incredible prizes, can do it now by visiting the BitDegree Learning Hub and enrolling in it.
