THE IMPACT OF GAMIFICATION ON VOCABULARY LEARNING THROUGH MOBILE APPLICATIONS AND ONLINE PLATFORMS

Abstract

The effectiveness of mobile gamification in enhancing students' memory and vocabulary acquisition has made it a significant research topic. Traditional vocabulary learning methods often rely on the rote memorization of words and drills, while gamified approaches employ interactive components such as leaderboards, quizzes, rewards and points to heighten the efficiency of learning. This research aims to examine advantages and disadvantages of mobile learning channels and evaluate how gamified vocabulary development techniques stack up against traditional methods of vocabulary learning, as well as identify the most impactful gamification elements.

The study conducted a survey among 50 students using an online survey platform (Google Forms). Quantitative data collection techniques and comparison methods were used to investigate the effects of different platforms and game mechanics on vocabulary learning and motivation in students. To find out how various platforms and game mechanics impact vocabulary acquisition and student motivation, quantitative data collection and comparative analysis techniques were employed. A comparison of gamification platforms revealed that Quizlet works well because it uses competitive elements and repeated learning, Duolingo and Memrise use artificial intelligence to implement adaptive learning, Kahoot! and Word Wall are easy to use in the classroom, and LingQ, while focusing on contextual vocabulary learning, lacks gamification features.

By demonstrating how game mechanics impact vocabulary acquisition, this study advances the fields of educational technologies and gamification. The study's findings recommend the best approach, which balances interest and in-depth language comprehension, by combining gamification and structured learning.