University of Calabria featured in Times Higher Education guide on gamification

The University of Calabria (Unical) has been included in a new international guide by Times Higher Education focused on university course design. The featured contribution, authored by Fabrizio Marozzo, an associate professor of Computer Engineering at DIMES, details the implementation of gamification within computer engineering courses to maintain consistent student engagement throughout the semester.

The model utilizes interactive quizzes, immediate feedback, scoring systems, leaderboards, and collective discussions. This initiative is part of a broader collection titled ‘Course design for a new age’, published by Times Higher Education on August 20. The guide compiles global university experiences to address shifts in education, student needs, and the labor market, particularly in the era of artificial intelligence. It emphasizes the need for flexible courses, micro-credentials, and lifelong learning to prepare students for evolving professional requirements.